Faas Wilkes, the talented Dutch player who captivated Mestalla

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Valencia CF

·12 February 2026

Faas Wilkes, the talented Dutch player who captivated Mestalla

In 1953, a friendly match was played between Valencia CF and Torino FC. A game that would mark the career of Dutch player Faas Wilkes, as, according to the chroniclers of the time, the Rotterdam-born player won over the Valencia CF directors with his great performance. Shortly afterwards, he became the first major signing of international renown in our history.