Wim Kras
 Kras in 1966 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 5 February 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Volendam, German-occupied Netherlands | ||
| Date of death | 14 February 2023 (aged 79) | ||
| Place of death | Volendam, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Volendam | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1959–1973 | Volendam | 400 | (90) |
| International career | |||
| Netherlands U16 | |||
| Netherlands U18 | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Wim Kras (5 February 1944 – 14 February 2023) was a Dutch footballer who played as a forward for Volendam.
Club career
Kras joined the academy at hometown club Volendam, making his debut for the club on 22 November 1959 in a 3–0 loss against Ajax. As a result of starting the game, Kras became the youngest player in Eredivisie history, at the age of 15 years and 290 days. This record wasw broken on 15 August 2025 by Jadiel Pereira da Gama.[1] On 15 May 1960, Kras broke another Eredivisie record, becoming the league's youngest goalscorer during a 3–1 loss against MVV Maastricht, at the age of 16 years and 100 days. During his career, Kras made 400 league appearances for Volendam, scoring 90 times.[2]
International career
Kras represented the Netherlands at under-16 and under-18 level.[2]
Personal life and death
Kras died on 14 February 2023, at the age of 79.[3][4]
References
- ^ "Piepjonge Pereira da Gama (15) schrijft Eredivisie-geschiedenis". vi.nl. 15 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Wim Kras, eeuwigdurend recordhouder" (in Dutch). Volendam Fanatix. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ "In memoriam: Wim Kras". FC Volendam (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "Death notice of Wim Kras" (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 February 2023.
