Cees Groot (29 June 1932 – 13 March 1988) was a Dutch footballer who played as a striker for Heerenveen, Stormvogels, Ajax, Zaanstreek and the Pittsburgh Phantoms during his career.

Groot began his career in the youth ranks of ZVV Zaandijk in his home town, before being recruited, and signing a contract with Heerenveen in 1956.

Together the Groot brothers were responsible for more than half of the club's goals scored, and finished the season in first and third place of the league's top scorers.

After his period in the U.S., Groot returned to the Netherlands, and decided to play for his hometown side ZVV Zaandijk again.

In February 1968, the KNVB decided to overturn their initial ruling, and permit Groot to play football again in the Netherlands starting 1 June 1968.