Kees Kwakman

Kees Kwakman is a Dutch retired professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Between 2004 and 2018, he played for FC Volendam, Groningen, RBC Roosendaal, NAC Breda, FC Augsburg and Bidvest Wits.

Career

In July 2014 Kwakman signed a one-year deal with South African club Bidvest Wits, with a one-year option to renew.

Personal life

Kwakman survived the Volendam New Year's fire in 2001, spending nine days in hospital with second-degree burns to his hands and neck.
In the summer of 2018, Kwakman retired from football and became a pundit with Fox Sports Eredivisie.
Kees' father, Wim Kwakman, played 259 games for FC Volendam between 1969 and 1984.