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My Take
Stan Valckx is exactly the kind of footballer I respect most: a central defender who built a career on patience rather than flash. Born in tiny Arcen in Limburg in 1963, he came up through the era when Dutch football reshaped the game, and stoppers like him were the quiet spine holding it together. At 181 cm, playing the position that punishes one lapse, he embodied the discipline that never makes a highlight reel. I'm always drawn to the players whose value shows up in what didn't happen on the pitch. From a small Dutch town to the professional front line is a story of grit, and I rate it highly.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Stan Valckx
- Name (Japanese)
- スタン・ファルクス
- Reading
- すたん・ふぁるくす
- Born
- October 20, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
- Origin
- Arcen, Limburg, Netherlands
- Height
- 181 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Stan Valckx born?
Born October 20, 1963 (age 62).
Where is Stan Valckx from?
Stan Valckx is from Arcen, Limburg, Netherlands.
What does Stan Valckx do?
Stan Valckx works as association football player.
How tall is Stan Valckx?
Stan Valckx is 181 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.