Just Göbel
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Dr. Marius Jan "Just" Göbel (November 21, 1891 in Soerabaya – March 5, 1984 in Ede) was a Dutch amateur football (soccer) player.
Göbel who played for Vitesse Arnhem, succeeded Reinier Beeuwkes as the Dutch national goalkeeper in 1911. He was known for being the first Dutch keeper trying to catch the ball rather than stomp it away. He played 18 matches for the Dutch team, being best remembered for his numerous saves during the 2-1 win over England's amateurs.[1] and his bronze medal in the football tournament of the 1912 Summer Olympics.
During the [First World War, he studied medicine. As a Medical Physician, trained in cardiology, he was able during World War II to assist people in escaping the Nazi's grasp.
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- 1891 births
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- Dutch footballers
- Association football goalkeepers
- SBV Vitesse players
- Footballers at the 1912 Summer Olympics
- Olympic footballers of the Netherlands
- Olympic bronze medalists for the Netherlands
- Netherlands international footballers
- Dutch physicians
- People from Surabaya
- Olympic medalists in football
- Medalists at the 1912 Summer Olympics
