He made his professional debut at AZ in the 1985-86 season, when he featured in a team with players like Kees Kist and Pier Tol.
He had a great effort in the matches against Ajax, Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven, who were all beaten at Fortuna's homeground De Baandert that season.
Lens would never play professional football again due to a complicated pelvic fracture he suffered during the crash.
The affair with Gerards and Lens in the main roles made it possible for commercial investors to start their own agencies.
Other retired footballers and friends of Lens Paul Nortan and John Veldman were appointed as his partners.