Schuurman admits that there was also a bit of luck involved in his selection. “The three goalkeepers selected for the last World Cup were all absent due to private circumstances or work. In addition, a number of other goalkeepers were also injured.” Schuurman grabbed the opportunity with both hands and grabbed his chance under the bar for the Dutch team, with the reward that he has been selected again for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers against Andorra.
Bright future
Schuurman enjoys every moment at Oranje. “I just really love all sports. And when you see how well those guys can play football, that’s really special. Jordy Cretier is really a hard worker. And Ayoub Boukhari is so terribly good in the one-on-one. Tevfik Ceyar is so good on the ball, you just can’t get him off the ball. And Ismail Ouaddouh’s shot is so hard that your wrist just hurts when you stop the ball.”
As a sportsman through and through, Schuurman sees his future mainly in indoor football. “I don’t know whether I will continue playing football on the field at ZOB. And Flag Football is in a bit of a tailspin. We were not allowed to go to the World Cup this time either. If I have to choose now, indoor football takes precedence.”