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Teun de Nooijer

Netherlands · 1994–2013

Two Olympic golds and 453 caps for the Netherlands.

453
International caps: 2
Olympic golds: 2
World Player awards: 5
Olympics played

Career

De Nooijer played at five Olympic Games and won gold at the first two, combining close control with an unusual ability to keep possession under pressure. He is one of the most-capped men in the sport's history.

Honours

Olympic gold in 1996 and 2000
World Cup winner in 1998
Twice FIH World Player of the Year
One of the most-capped players in hockey history

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