Piet Schrijvers 1946 – 2022

Biography

Piet Schrijvers was born on December 15, 1946, in Jutphaas, a small municipality in the Dutch province of Utrecht. He devoted much of his life to association football, the sport he loved and that defined his career. Throughout his playing years, Schrijvers contributed to Dutch football during a significant period in the sport’s development, competing during an era when the Netherlands was establishing itself as a major football nation.

Though details of his specific clubs and achievements remain part of football history, Schrijvers’ legacy rests in his dedication to the game and his presence within Dutch athletic circles. He was remembered by those who knew him as someone committed to his craft and passionate about football.

In his later years, Schrijvers faced the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that would ultimately claim his life. He passed away on September 7, 2022, at the age of 75 in Ermelo, a town in the province of Gelderland. His passing marked the end of a life lived close to the sport he cherished, leaving behind memories of his contributions to Dutch football.