Edward Linskens

Edward Linskens, born on 6 November 1968 in Venray in the Dutch province of Limburg, is a retired Dutch footballer who played as a defensive midfielder, mainly for PSV. His professional career lasted 11 years and took him from PSV Eindhoven to NAC Breda, the Belgian club Lokeren and VVV-Venlo, who were then in the second division. At PSV he was an important member of the first team, appearing in more than 150 official matches and scoring more than 20 goals. He helped the club to the European Cup in 1988, scoring the equalizer in the semi-final tie at the Bernabéu against Real Madrid and playing the whole final against Benfica of Portugal, which PSV won on penalties.