Personal information | |||
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Full name | Francois Croes | ||
Date of birth | 11 October 1990 34) | (age||
Place of birth | Oranjestad, Aruba | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | SV Estrella | ||
Number | 21 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2006–2021 | SV Estrella | ||
International career | |||
Aruba U17 [1] | |||
2008–2021 | Aruba | 22 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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