Frank Korpershoek

Frank Korpershoek
Personal information
Date of birth (1984-10-29) 29 October 1984
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*
Years Team Apps (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.

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. ^ a b "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.
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