Cornelius "Cor" van der Hoeven (12 May 1921 – 1 February 2017) was a Dutch footballer who played as a midfielder. During his playing days he turned out for the clubs DWS and Ajax, and he also appeared three times for the national side.
Career overview
Van der Hoeven spent his club career with DWS before moving to Ajax, where he was deployed in midfield. He earned three caps for the national team, representing his country at senior international level. Contemporary accounts describe him as a dependable presence in the middle of the park.
Personal life
He was born in Amsterdam on 12 May 1921. Van der Hoeven lived to an advanced age and remained associated with the Dutch football community after retiring as a player.
Death
Cor van der Hoeven died in Amsterdam on 1 February 2017 at the age of 95.
- Full name: Cornelius "Cor" van der Hoeven
- Born: 12 May 1921, Amsterdam
- Died: 1 February 2017, Amsterdam (aged 95)
- Position: Midfielder
- Clubs: DWS; Ajax
- International: 3 appearances for the national team