Willys Heyliger
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Willys Desmond•Heyliger |
| Used name | Willys•Heyliger |
| Born | 19 January 1926 in ?, St. Thomas (ISV) |
| Died | 23 February 2002 (aged 76 years 1 month 4 days) in ?, Curaçao (CUR) |
| Affiliations | SUBT, Willemstad (CUR) |
| NOC |  Netherlands Antilles |
Biography
Willys Heyliger was a forward who made his international debút in a 5-0 win over Haiti in a four-team tournament in 1944. He took part in the 1948 CCCF (Confederación Centroamericana y del Caribe de Fútbol) Championship in Guatelama and two years later won a gold medal at the 1950 Central American and Caribbean Games, also in Guatemala. Heyliger also won a bronze medal at the 1955 Pan American Games and scored the first goal in a 3-2 win over Mexico. Heylinger scored five goals in 25 internationals, and his final appearance was in a 2-0 win over Cuba in the 1957 CCCF Championship.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Football (Football) | AHO |
Willys Heyliger | |||
| Football, Men (Olympic) | Curaçao | =9 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games (1–0–0 1950 Ciudad de Guatemala FTB gold)