Hendrik Groot (22 April 1938Henk Groot 75 jaar , Ajax.nl, Retrieved 28 May 2013 (Dutch) – 11 May 2022) was a Dutch footballer who played as a forward and attacking midfielder.
Club career Born in Zaandijk, Groot started playing football for hometown club ZVV Zaandijk before joining Stormvogels alongside his older brother Cees. Henk later made his professional debut on 23 August 1959 in a 3–0 win of Ajax against NAC, scoring a hattrick in the same match. He also played for Feyenoord. Groot was renowned for his goalscoring prowess, especially with headers. His most famous goal was a header against Real Madrid in 1967. He is still record goalscorer in one season for Ajax, since he scored 41 in the 1960-61 Eredivisie season.
International career A prolific striker, Groot scored 12 goals in 39 games for the Netherlands.
Family His older brother Cees Groot also played for Ajax. Henk Groot is related to Dutch football player Kick Groot.
Career statistics International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsNetherlands196083196164196264196361196400196530196600196750196830196920Total3912
Honours Ajax Eredivisie: 1959–60, 1965–66, 1966–67, 1967–68 KNVB Cup: 1960–61, 1966–67 International Football Cup: 1961–62 European Cup: runner up 1968-1969
Feyenoord Eredivisie: 1964–65 KNVB Cup: 1964–65
Individual Eredivisie top scorer: 1959–60 – 38 goals in 33 matches, 1960–61 – 41 goals in 32 matches There are mildly differing numbers out there with regard to the number of matches and goals.
References
External links Henk Groot at Ererat Henk Groot, AFC Ajax (per 12 March 2020)
John Beuker: Netherlands - Eredivisie Top Scorers, Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation, 2019-06-20 Karel Stokkermans" Henk Groot - Goals in International Matches, Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation, 20101–09–24