Henk Groot

Hendrik Groot (22 April 1938 – 11 May 2022) was a Dutch footballer who played as a forward and attacking midfielder.

Player career

Groot made his professional debut on 23 August 1959 in a 3–0 win of Ajax against NAC Breda, scoring a hatrick in the same match. He also played for Feyenoord. He was born in Zaandijk. Henk Groot was renowned for prolific scoring, especially with headers. His most famous goal was a header against Real Madrid in 1967.

Family

His older brother Cees Groot also played for Ajax. Henk Groot is related to Dutch football player Kick Groot.

Career statistics

International

Honours

Ajax

• Eredivisie: 1959–60, 1965–66, 1966–67, 1967–68
• KNVB Cup: 1960–61, 1966–67
• International Football Cup: 1961–62
• European Cup: runner up 1968-1969

Feyenoord

• Eredivisie: 1964–65
• KNVB Cup: 1964–65

Individual

• Eredivisie top scorer: 1959–60 – 38 goals in 33 matches, 1960–61 – 41 goals in 32 matches

<small>There are mildly differing numbers out there with regard to the number of matches and goals.</small>

References

External links

• Henk Groot, AFC Ajax (per 12 March 2020)
• John Beuker: Netherlands - Eredivisie Top Scorers, Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation, 2019-06-20
• Karel Stokkermans" Henk Groot - Goals in International Matches, Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation, 20101–09–24