Len de Goey
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Leendert de Goey | ||
| Date of birth | 29 February 1952[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Amsterdam, Netherlands[1] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1975–1976 | Telstar | ||
| 1976–1979 | Sparta Rotterdam | ||
| 1979–1980 | Sheffield United | 33 | (5) |
| 1980–1982 | Go Ahead Eagles | ||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
Leendert "Len" de Goey (born 29 February 1952) is a Dutch former footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, De Goey began his playing career with Telstar where he spent one season before moving to Sparta Rotterdam in 1976.[1] After three years with Rotterdam he was signed by English side Sheffield United for £125,000 in August 1979 as they tried to build a side capable of achieving promotion from Division Three.[1] De Goey made his United debut in a League Cup game against Doncaster Rovers a few days after signing, and although showing initial promise, both his and the team's form deteriorated as the season progressed.[1] Deemed surplus to requirements, De Goey returned to Holland in the summer of 1980, with Go Ahead Eagles paying a minimal fee for him, where he played for a further two seasons before retiring.[1]