Just Göbel

Football, Olympic athlete

1891 – 1984

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Who was Just Göbel?

Dr. Marius Jan "Just" Göbel was a Dutch amateur football player.

Göbel who played for Vitesse Arnhem, succeeded Reinier Beeuwkes as the Dutch national goalkeeper in 1911. He was known for being the first Dutch keeper trying to catch the ball rather than stomp it away. He played 18 matches for the Dutch team, being best remembered for his numerous saves during the 2-1 win over England's amateurs. and his bronze medal in the football tournament of the 1912 Summer Olympics.

During the [First World War, he studied medicine. As a Medical Physician, trained in cardiology, he was able during World War II to assist people in escaping the Nazi's grasp.

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Born
Nov 21, 1891
Surabaya
Nationality
  • Netherlands
Died
Mar 5, 1984
Ede

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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