As a youth player for Feyenoord, Splinter de Mooij (23) was known as a great talent, but in 2021 he suddenly gave up his dream of becoming a professional footballer. As a doctor he wanted to save lives. The native of The Hague, who will play with AFC in the KNVB Cup against FC Utrecht tonight, has now completed his medical studies and has found the best of both worlds.
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Splinter (23) gave up his contract with Feyenoord, now he is a doctor and successful amateur football player: ‘I am happy’
