Faas Wilkes
Dutch footballer (1923-2006)
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Summary
Faas Wilkes was born on October 13, 1923[1], in Rotterdam[2]. He died on August 15, 2006[3], in Rotterdam[4]. He worked as an association football player[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (548 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[7]
- Award received: Wolfert van Borselenpenning[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Member of sports team: Valencia CF[10], Fortuna Sittard[11], VVV-Venlo[12], Inter Milan[13], Torino FC[14], XerxesDZB[15], Levante UD[16], Netherlands national association football team[17]
- Commons category: Faas Wilkes[18]
- Position played on team / speciality: forward[19]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[20]
- Sport: association football[21]
- Manner of death: natural causes[22]
- Participant in: 1948 Summer Olympics[23]
- Country for sport: Netherlands[24]
- Name in native language: Servaas (Faas) Wilkes[25]
- Start of work period: 1941[26]
- End of work period: 1964[27]
- Height: 180 cm[28]
Why It Matters
Faas Wilkes has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Faas Wilkes born?
Faas Wilkes's place of birth was Rotterdam[2].
Where did Faas Wilkes die?
Faas Wilkes died in Rotterdam[4].
What did Faas Wilkes do for work?
Faas Wilkes worked as an association football player[5].
What awards did Faas Wilkes receive?
Honors received include Wolfert van Borselenpenning[8].