Click here to go back to the AFC Heritage Trust Homepage Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust Logo  
Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust - Player Profile
the trust
about the trust make a donation trust news contact us On eBid on twitter
matches
fixtures and results league tables around the ground dons in europe scottish cup league cup friendlies and testimonials
fans
supporters
the club
profile pittodrie stadium
history
the aberdeen collection legends hall of fame honours milestones and records dark blue dons on this day wartime dons
football
players season stats all time stats head to head stats former players association managers appearances matrix
Willem van der Ark Squad Index
Information:
1989-90 Squad Number:
10
Position:
Centre Forward
Date of Birth:
13th November 1963
Birthplace:
Groningen
Nationality:
Dutch
Height:
6' 5
Weight:
13st 6lbs
Signed:
18th January 1989
Career History:
NOTE: Player Career history has been temporarily removed for data cleanse.
 
Profile:
Quickly assumed the status of cult hero at Pittodrie because of his height and unusual jumping style. Scored some vital goals for the club including a hat-trick away to Partick Thistle.

Senior Aberdeen Debut: show all appearances
Date Result Competition Venue Att. Age at Debut Type
21/01/1989
Motherwell 0-2 Aberdeen
Premier Division 5,906 25 Start

Appearances
Season League League Cup Scottish Cup Europe Total Other
  App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals
1991-92
7
11
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
10
12
0
0
1
0
1990-91
6
5
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
5
4
1
0
1
1989-90
16
11
7
0
3
1
2
1
3
0
2
0
18
17
11
3
0
1
1988-89
4
4
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
5
4
2
0
0
0
Totals:
33
31
13
2
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
0
39
38
17
4
1
2
Total Appearances/Goals: 77 17