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Biography
Harry Decheiver (born 8 March 1970) is a retired Dutch football striker who played as a professional in the Netherlands and Germany.
After having played four seasons for Go Ahead Eagles (1986–1990) he served SC Heerenveen (1990–1991), RKC Waalwijk (1991–1994), Go Ahead Eagles (1995), SC Freiburg (1995–1997), FC Utrecht (1997) and, finally, Borussia Dortmund (1997–1999). He retired early due to injury.
Club career
Freiburg
Decheiver joined Bundesliga side SC Freiburg from Go Ahead Eagles in winter 1995 for a reported transfer fee of DM 700,000, signing a contract until 1997. Upon his arrival, the club ranked last in the Bundesliga table but finished the season in 11th spot with Decheiver contributing 11 goals. Two of these goals came In March 1996 as Freiburg managed a rare win against Bayern Munich. At the end of the 1996–97 season, with Freiburg relegated from the Bundesliga, Decheiver parted in anger with the club after receiving criticism for his defensive work. During his time at Freiburg, he was nicknamed "Knipser" and scored a total of 21 goals in 49 appearances for the club across all competitions.
Honours
- Borussia Dortmund
- Intercontinental Cup (1): 1997