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| Date of birth | 11 May 1986 |
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| Place of birth | Amsterdam |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 240 lb (110 kg) |
| US college | None |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2006–2007 | Amsterdam Admirals |
| 2007–2009 | Amsterdam Crusaders |
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