He died three days later, at 21 years of age, due to his injuries suffered in the crash.

He started his football career at amateur side FC Abcoude and later at JOS Watergraafsmeer where he would play until he was 16 years old.

His friend, AFC Ajax goalkeeper Stanley Menzo, was also called up, but was told to stay with his club.

His identity was later confirmed by his uncle and Stanley Menzo, who recognized his leg muscles and his jaw line.

In the following days Linger's relatives were supported by Dick Advocaat, who was his manager at HFC Haarlem and who had a close friendship with his mother.