Folkert Velten (born 25 August 1964) is a Dutch former professional football player and coach.
[2] After playing amateur football for Enter Vooruit, he turned professional at the age of 23 after signing with Heracles Almelo.
[3] He had previously been offered a contract by the club at the age of 18, but he declined as matches were played on Sundays and this conflicted with his Christian beliefs.
[3] After working as a scout for Heracles, he became a football coach, managing amateur team VV Bergentheim in 2008.
[3] In 2012, he worked in the maintenance department at a petting zoo in Enter, and was coach of amateur team Blauw Wit'66.