Virgil Vries
Namibian footballer
Namibia
Goalkeeper
Virgil Vries: profile
Virgil Vries (born 29 March 1989 in Keetmanshoop, Namibia) is a former Namibian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Vries's senior club career began in 2007 at Fedics United F.C.. He played for 6 clubs in 2 countries since 2007. His most appearances came at Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. (2011–2012), where he made 5 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 5 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Vries represented Namibia (2009–present).
Keetmanshoop has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Zenatha Coleman and Lorraine Jossob.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 20)
- Countries played in
- 2: Namibia and South Africa
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 69% of Namibian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Maritzburg United F.C. (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- N'Golo Kanté, Dimitri Payet and Cheikh Ndoye (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Fedics United F.C. |
– | – | |
| 2008–2011 | Eleven Arrows F.C. |
Namibia Premier League | – | – |
| 2011–2012 |  Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | Carara Kicks F.C. |
National First Division | – | – |
| 2012–2013 | Orlando Pirates F.C. Windhoek |
Namibia Premier League | – | – |
| 2013– | Maritzburg United F.C. |
National First Division | – | – |
| Total | 5 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009– | Namibia |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Virgil Vries?
Virgil Vries was born on 29 March 1989, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Virgil Vries born?
Virgil Vries was born in Keetmanshoop, Namibia.
Which national team does Virgil Vries play for?
Virgil Vries played international football for Namibia.
Which clubs has Virgil Vries played for?
Virgil Vries's recorded clubs are Fedics United F.C., Eleven Arrows F.C., Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C., Carara Kicks F.C., Orlando Pirates F.C. Windhoek and Maritzburg United F.C..
How tall is Virgil Vries?
Virgil Vries is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Virgil Vries play?
Virgil Vries played as a goalkeeper.
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