Frederik Pieter "Freek" Schipper (born 25 October 1983) is a former Dutch professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.[1][2][3]

Freek Schipper
Schipper with HKFC in 2018
Personal information
Full name Frederik Pieter Schipper
Date of birth (1983-10-25) 25 October 1983 (age 40)
Place of birth Netherlands
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Youth career
1990–2001 Sparta Rotterdam
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 Mutual
2008–2023 HKFC 241 (41)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 May 2023

Club career edit

HKFC edit

In July 2008, Freek joined HKFC from Mutual.

On 4 September 2022, Freek made his 250th appearance for the club following a 1–0 victory over Sham Shui Po.

On 7 May 2023, Freek announced his retirement from professional football aged 39 following a 2–1 victory over Southern, marking an end to a 15-year stay at HKFC.

References edit

  1. ^ "De Nederlandse student die een grote meneer werd in het Hongkongse voetbal" [The Dutch student who became a great man in Hong Kong football]. vi.nl (in Dutch). 7 February 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021. (subscription required)
  2. ^ Freek Schipper at Soccerway
  3. ^ "Profile". Hong Kong Football Association. Retrieved 5 September 2021.