Former Dutch goalkeeper Jan Jongbloed, a great figure of the golden generation of football in the Netherlands in the 1970s, died on Tuesday at the age of 82 from a long-term illness, the association announced today.
“We are saddened by the death of former ‘Orange’ goalkeeper Jan Jongbloed. The legendary goalkeeper played two World Cup finals for the national team. Our condolences to family and friends,” said a publication from the association. on the social network Twitter.
Rest in peace, Jan.
We are saddened by the death of former Orange goalkeeper Jan Jongbloed (82). The legendary goalkeeper played two World Cup finals for the national team in 1974 and 1978. Our thoughts are with all his family and relatives. pic.twitter.com/HihrCyzEsO
– UsOrange (@OnOrange) August 31, 2023
Jongbloed had been part of Holland’s golden years, having competed in the 1974 and 1978 World Cups, losing to ‘Clockwork Orange’ in the final, also becoming famous for playing without gloves in the first time and using the number ‘8’ on the back, in the defeat against West Germany.
He also played in the 1978 final, losing to Argentina, and his skills in goal for clubs such as DWS, Roda and Go Ahead Eagles saw him play in over 700 games before retiring in 1985 at the age of 44 .
The death of his son Eric, struck by lightning while goalkeeper in an amateur match, with the DWS where his father had started his career, and a heart attack a year later, led to him leaving his active career.
Jongbloed was the last living goalkeeper in the Netherlands in 1978, after the death of Piet Schrijvers and Pim Doesburg, and also worked as a coach at Vitesse.
Source: DN
