Sander Boschker
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Sander Bernard Jozef Boschker (ˈsɑndər ˈbɔskər; born 20 October 1970 in Lichtenvoorde
, Oost Gelre
, Gelderland
) is a Dutch
footballer who plays for FC Twente
as a goalkeeper.
in 1989–90, appearing once with the first team; after an irregular beginning, he firmly established himself in the side's starting XI, amassing more than 400 official appearances for the Eredivisie
club.
Aged almost 33, Boschker moved to Ajax Amsterdam, but had to settle with battling for being backup, unable to dislodge youth product Maarten Stekelenburg. The following summer, he returned to Twente, adding next to 200 more official appearances (in 2008–09, he only missed five league contests for an eventual runner-up finish), and playing into his 40's.
In the 2009–10 season
, veteran Boschker featured in all 34 matches, as Twente won the first league title in the club's history; he only conceded 23 goals, second-best in the competition. In December 2010, aged 40 years and one 1/2 months, he made his UEFA Champions League
debut, appearing against Tottenham Hotspur
in a group stage 3–3 home draw.
until 2010, he was included in Marco van Basten's provisional squad for UEFA Euro 2008. However, following the friendly against Ukraine
on 21 May, the manager released him, as he was deemed only the fourth-choice goalkeeper.
After a stellar 2009–10 club campaign, 39-year old Boschker was included in the provisional squad of 30 players for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
. On 27 May 2010, national team manager Bert van Marwijk
announced that the player would be part of the final squad of 23, and Boschker appeared in a friendly against Ghana
in Rotterdam
(4–1 victory), replacing Michel Vorm
at half-time; as a result, he became both the oldest player to ever make his debut and play for the Dutch national team.
Lichtenvoorde
Lichtenvoorde is a town in the Netherlands, in the municipality of Oost Gelre.Until 1 January 2005, Lichtenvoorde was an independent municipality. It includes also four small villages: Lievelde, Zieuwent, Vragender and Harreveld. The number of inhabitants in this municipality is about 20,000.The...
, Oost Gelre
Oost Gelre
Oost Gelre is a municipality in the Achterhoek, in the eastern Netherlands. On January 1, 2005, the municipalities Groenlo and Lichtenvoorde merged and formed the new municipality Oost Gelre, which was called Groenlo until May 19, 2006.- Population centres :...
, Gelderland
Gelderland
Gelderland is the largest province of the Netherlands, located in the central eastern part of the country. The capital city is Arnhem. The two other major cities, Nijmegen and Apeldoorn have more inhabitants. Other major regional centers in Gelderland are Ede, Doetinchem, Zutphen, Tiel, Wijchen,...
) is a Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
footballer who plays for FC Twente
FC Twente
FC Twente is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Enschede, playing in the Eredivisie. The club was formed in 1965 by the merger of 1926 Eredivisie Champions, Sportclub Enschede and Enschedese Boys...
as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Boschker made his professional debuts with FC TwenteFC Twente
FC Twente is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Enschede, playing in the Eredivisie. The club was formed in 1965 by the merger of 1926 Eredivisie Champions, Sportclub Enschede and Enschedese Boys...
in 1989–90, appearing once with the first team; after an irregular beginning, he firmly established himself in the side's starting XI, amassing more than 400 official appearances for the Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
club.
Aged almost 33, Boschker moved to Ajax Amsterdam, but had to settle with battling for being backup, unable to dislodge youth product Maarten Stekelenburg. The following summer, he returned to Twente, adding next to 200 more official appearances (in 2008–09, he only missed five league contests for an eventual runner-up finish), and playing into his 40's.
In the 2009–10 season
2009–10 Eredivisie
-Personnel and sponsoring:-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:...
, veteran Boschker featured in all 34 matches, as Twente won the first league title in the club's history; he only conceded 23 goals, second-best in the competition. In December 2010, aged 40 years and one 1/2 months, he made his UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
debut, appearing against Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
in a group stage 3–3 home draw.
International career
Although Boschker never made an appearance for the NetherlandsNetherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
until 2010, he was included in Marco van Basten's provisional squad for UEFA Euro 2008. However, following the friendly against Ukraine
Ukraine national football team
The Ukraine national football team is the national football team of Ukraine and is controlled by the Football Federation of Ukraine. After Ukrainian Independence and breakaway from the Soviet Union, they played their first match against Hungary on 29 April 1992...
on 21 May, the manager released him, as he was deemed only the fourth-choice goalkeeper.
After a stellar 2009–10 club campaign, 39-year old Boschker was included in the provisional squad of 30 players for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
. On 27 May 2010, national team manager Bert van Marwijk
Bert van Marwijk
Bert van Marwijk OON is the coach of the Netherlands national football team. He also played for Go Ahead Eagles, AZ, MVV, Fortuna Sittard, and other clubs, as well as for the Dutch national team. In 1982, he began his transition into coaching, retiring as a player in 1988 and becoming a full time...
announced that the player would be part of the final squad of 23, and Boschker appeared in a friendly against Ghana
Ghana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
in Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
(4–1 victory), replacing Michel Vorm
Michel Vorm
Michel Vorm is a Dutch football goalkeeper, currently playing for Swansea City. He is also renowned for his remarkable penalty saving abilities, earning him the nickname 'The Penalty Killer'.-FC Den Bosch:...
at half-time; as a result, he became both the oldest player to ever make his debut and play for the Dutch national team.
Club
- TwenteFC TwenteFC Twente is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Enschede, playing in the Eredivisie. The club was formed in 1965 by the merger of 1926 Eredivisie Champions, Sportclub Enschede and Enschedese Boys...
:- Dutch LeagueEredivisieThe Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
: 2009–102009–10 Eredivisie-Personnel and sponsoring:-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:... - Dutch CupKNVB CupThe KNVB Cup is a competition in the Netherlands organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association since 1899. It was based on the format of the English FA Cup. Outside of the Netherlands, it is often referred to as the Dutch Cup...
: 2000–01, 2010–112010–11 KNVB CupThe 2010–11 KNVB Cup was the 93rd season of the Dutch national football knockout tournament. The competition began on 18 August 2010 with the matches of Round 1 and end with the final on 8 May 2011... - UEFA Intertoto CupUEFA Intertoto CupThe UEFA Intertoto Cup, also abbreviated as UI Cup and originally called the International Football Cup, was a summer football competition for European clubs that had not qualified for one of the two major UEFA competitions, the Champions League and the UEFA Cup. The competition was discontinued...
: 2006 - Dutch Supercup: 2010Johan Cruijff-schaal XVThe 2010 Johan Cruijff Schaal was held on July 31, 2010 at the Amsterdam ArenA. The match was between the Eredivisie 2009–10 champions FC Twente and KNVB Cup 2009–10 winners Ajax. FC Twente won the match 1–0 by a goal from de Jong.-Match details:...
, 2011Johan Cruijff-schaal XVIThe 2011 Johan Cruijff Schaal was held on July 30, 2011 at the Amsterdam ArenA. The match was between 2010–11 KNVB Cup winners FC Twente and the 2010-11 Eredivisie winners Ajax. FC Twente won 2-1 in the Amsterdam ArenA in front of 45,000 fans....
- Dutch League
- Ajax:
- Dutch LeagueEredivisieThe Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
: 2003–04
- Dutch League