Dirk Jan Derksen


Dirk Jan Derksen, is a Dutch former professional footballer. 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 retired from professional football as part of Helmond Sport in 2009. He would instead continue as an amateur player at EVV Echt while pursuing a managerial career on the side.

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.