Nico van Zoghel


Nico van Zoghel is a Dutch retired football manager and player.

Playing career

Van Zoghel started his career with DOS. In 1964, he signed for Go Ahead Eagles. In 1973, he signed for SC Amersfoort. In 1974, he signed for De Graafschap. In 1978, he signed for Go Ahead Eagles. In 1979, he returned to SC Amersfoort. He also played 5 times for the football team.

Style of play

Van Zoghel played as a goalkeeper. He was known for his penalty kick taking ability and is still the Eredivisie's record scoring goalkeeper with 7.

Managerial career

Van Zoghel managed Go Ahead Eagles and Dordrecht '90 and served as goalkeeper coach at De Graafschap and Vitesse. Later he was in charge of Dutch amateur side DVC'26, helping the club achieve a playoffs position.

Personal life

Van Zoghel was born in 1943 in the Netherlands. After retiring from professional football, he practiced golf.