Wim Lagendaal 1909 – 1987

Biography

Wim Lagendaal was born on April 13, 1909, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, during a time when football was rapidly growing in popularity across Europe. Growing up in Rotterdam, a city with a rich sporting tradition, he developed a passion for the game that would define his life. His career as a footballer placed him among the athletes helping to establish Dutch football as a competitive force in the early twentieth century.

Though details of his specific achievements and career highlights remain sparse, Lagendaal’s participation in professional football connected him to a transformative era in Dutch sports. He lived through the rise of organized leagues and international competition, contributing to the development of the sport in his homeland during the interwar years and beyond.

Lagendaal spent his entire life in Rotterdam, the city of his birth. He passed away on March 6, 1987, at the age of 77, having witnessed nearly a century of change in both his nation and the sport he loved. His legacy remains part of Dutch football history, representing the dedication of early players who helped shape the beautiful game in the Netherlands.