Henk Groot

Hendrik Groot was a Dutch footballer who played as a forward and attacking midfielder.

Player career

Groot made his professional debut on 23 August 1959 in a 3–0 win of Ajax against NAC Breda, scoring a hatrick in the same match. He also played for Feyenoord. He was born in Zaandijk.
Henk Groot was renowned for prolific scoring, especially with headers. His most famous goal was a header against Real Madrid in 1967.

Family

His older brother Cees Groot also played for Ajax.
Henk Groot is related to Dutch football player Kick Groot.

Honours

Ajax

Eredivisie: 1959–60, 1965–66, 1966–67, 1967–68
KNVB Cup: 1960–61 [KNVB Cup|1960–61], 1966–67
International Football Cup: 1961–62
European Cup: runner up 1968-1969

Feyenoord

Eredivisie: 1964–65
KNVB Cup: 1964–65

Individual

Eredivisie top scorer: 1959–60 – 38 goals in 33 matches, 1960–61 – 41 goals in 32 matches

There are mildly differing numbers out there with regard to the number of matches and goals.