Dirk Jan Derksen, (born 17 June 1972) is a Dutch former professional footballer. He is one of the only players who has played for all Limburgian professional clubs (MVV, VVV,[1] Fortuna Sittard and Roda JC).
A prolific striker, Derksen played the large part of his career in the Dutch Eerste Divisie and also had a spell with Austrian giants Austria Wien.[2]
He retired from professional football as part of Helmond Sport in 2009.[3] He would instead continue as an amateur player at EVV Echt while pursuing a managerial career on the side.[4]
After retiring as a player, Derksen worked for VVV's commercial department and in 2011 he was named assistant to Willem II manager Jurgen Streppel.[5] He joined former club Roda JC as a youth coach in 2013.[6]
He is the cousin of sports journalist and former player Johan Derksen.
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