Dirk Jan Derksen (born 17 June 1972) is a Dutch retired footballer. He is one of few players who has played for all Limburgian professional clubs (MVV, VVV,VVV neemt Dirk Jan Derksen over van Roda - Voetbal International Fortuna Sittard and Roda JC).
Playing career Club 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.Dirk Jan Derksen en Guus Joppen in Schrobbeler Voetbalcafe - Willem II
He retired from professional football as part of Helmond Sport in 2009.Dirk Jan Derksen stopt als betaald voetballer - Eindhovens Dagblad He would instead continue as an amateur player at EVV Echt while pursuing a managerial career on the side.
International Derksen played once for the Netherlands national under-21 football team.
Managerial career 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.Dirk Jan Derksen assistent-trainer bij Willem II - NU He joined former club Roda JC as a youth coach in 2013.Dirk Jan Derksen jeugdtrainer bij Roda JC - L1 He later worked as a scout for FC Groningen and SC Heerenveen and was named technical manager at Helmond Sport in 2026.
Personal life He is the cousin of sports journalist and former player Johan Derksen.
References
External links Profile - VVV-Venlo Profile - Roda JC Dirk Jan Derksen at Eersterat Profile