Dirk Jan Derksen


Dirk Jan Derksen, is a Dutch retired former football player. He is one of the only players who has played for all Limburgian professional clubs.

Club career

A prolific striker, Derksen played the large part of his career in the Dutch Eerste Divisie and also had a spell with Austrian giants Austria Wien.
He finished his career at Helmond Sport in 2009.

Managerial career

After retiring as a player, Derksen worked for VVV's commercial department and in 2011 he was named assistant to Willem II manager Jurgen Streppel. He joined former club Roda JC as a youth coach in 2013.

Personal life

He is the cousin of sports journalist and former player Johan Derksen.