Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

About

Retired professional soccer player and a former manager from Paramaribo, Suriname. He is best known for his successful playing career as a striker, during which he played for various clubs in Europe. Some of the clubs he played for include Leeds United (England), Boavista (Portugal), Telstar (Netherlands), and Chelsea (England). After he retired he managed several clubs, including Burton Albion, Queens Park Rangers, and Northampton Town. 

Before Fame

He started playing football in the Dutch city of Zaandam, initially as a goalkeeper, before making a transition to the position of a right winger, and eventually becoming a forward. 

Trivia

He is known for his goal-scoring ability and powerful free-kicks and achieved significant success at clubs like Leeds United and Chelsea. His soccer fame has led him to accumulate over 70,000 followers on his official_jfhasselbaink Instagram page. 

Family Life

He is from Paramaribo, Suriname. He has four daughters. His older brother is footballer Carlos Hasselbaink. His nephew is footballer Nigel Hasselbaink. 

Associated With

He has played alongside the likes of Adrian Mutu and Hernán Crespo.