John van 't Schip

About

Former winger that played soccer professionally for 15 years until retiring in 1996. During his professional soccer career, he also played for the Netherlands men's national team. He later began his professional soccer career in 1997 with AFC Ajax.

Before Fame

He initially began playing soccer as a kid with the NFC Amstelveen youth squad. He also played within the Ajax youth ranks. 

Trivia

As a team member of Team Netherlands, he helped his squad win the 1988 UEFA European Championships. He and Team Netherlands defeated the Soviet Union by a score of 2-0. 

Family Life

He grew up living with his family in Fort St. John, Canada. He was born of Dutch descent. 

Associated With

He primarily played the position of winger during his professional career just like Lionel Messi and Riyad Mahrez.