Frank Korpershoek

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Frank Korpershoek
Personal information
Date of birth (1984-10-29) 29 October 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Heemstede, Netherlands
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) [1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Ajax (youth coach)
Youth career
Koninklijke HFC
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2003–2004 Koninklijke HFC
2004–2006 DWV
2006–2021 Telstar 368 (14)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Frank Korpershoek (born 29 October 1984) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He holds the record for most appearances for Telstar. He is the coach of the Ajax under-14 team.

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Playing career

Korpershoek began his career at Koninklijke HFC and later played for DWV. In 2006, he joined Telstar, making his professional debut on 18 August 2006 in a match against Helmond Sport, coming on as an 86th-minute substitute for Raymond Fafiani under head coach Luc Nijholt. [2] After several substitute appearances, he made his first start for the club on 8 September 2006 in a match against FC Omniworld, in which he also scored his first professional goal. [3]

Over the years, Korpershoek became a key player for Telstar, earning the nickname "Mister Telstar" for his loyalty and longevity at the club. [2] On 28 September 2020, Korpershoek equalled Fred Bischot's record of 373 appearances for Telstar in their 6–1 win over Den Bosch. [4] Four days later, on 2 October 2020, he broke Bischot's appearance record for Telstar in the 3–0 away defeat to Jong PSV. [5]

Korpershoek announced his retirement from professional football on 15 February 2021 after having played 15 years for Telstar. [6]

Coaching career

Korpershoek pursued career in coaching after retiring as a player, and was appointed assistant coach of Koninklijke HFC in June 2021. [7] In July 2022, Korpershoek joined Ajax' under-16 team as coach. [8] In June 2024, he moved to coach the under-14 team, bringing former Ajax player Lesly de Sa on board as his assistant. [9] [10]

References

  1. "F. Korpershoek: Profiel". Voetbal International (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 10 July 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  2. 1 2 "De totstandkoming van Mister Telstar: Frank Korpershoek!". Jutter | Hofgeest (in Dutch). 8 October 2020. Archived from the original on 10 September 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  3. "FC Omniworld – Stormvogels Telstar 2:5 (Eerste Divisie 2006/2007, 6. Round)". WorldFootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  4. "Frank Korpershoek voelt zich nog geen mister Telstar". NH Nieuws (in Dutch). 29 September 2020. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  5. "Frank Korpershoek bezig aan laatste seizoen". Voetbal in Haarlem (in Dutch). 15 February 2021. Archived from the original on 17 January 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  6. Meijden, Frank van der (15 February 2021). "Frank Korpershoek neemt na 15 jaar afscheid van Telstar". NH Nieuws (in Dutch).
  7. Brandhorst, Stephan (15 June 2021). "'Mister Telstar' Frank Korpershoek wordt assistent bij Koninklijke HFC". NH Nieuws (in Dutch).
  8. "Frank Korpershoek verlaat HFC en wordt trainer van Ajax Onder-16". Voetbal in Haarlem (in Dutch). 11 July 2022. Archived from the original on 21 July 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
  9. "Trainersposities Ajax-jeugd voor nieuwe seizoen gevuld". Ajax (in Dutch). 8 July 2024. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
  10. "Bijl nieuwe trainer Ajax O16, club stapt af van traditionele trainerswissel". Ajax Showtime (in Dutch). 7 June 2024. Archived from the original on 24 June 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.