The man shot dead by two men on a motorbike in Amsterdam’s Zuidoost district on Wednesday night was a former professional footballer who spent time playing in Britain and Antwerp, Dutch media said on Thursday.

Kelvin Maynard, 32, was shot as he tried to escape his attackers and drove into the wall of a fire station. He died later from his injuries. Police said on Thursday he may have been chased for up to two kilometres.

Maynard played for Burton Albion for a time and for Antwerp FC as well as Dutch sides Volendam and Emmen. He currently turned out for amateur side Alphense Boys.

💛🖤 Everyone at Burton Albion Football Club is saddened this morning to learn about the death of our former player Kelvin Maynard.

Naturally, all our thoughts are with Kelvin’s friends and family at this time 👉 https://t.co/eI2BGIZ7Cg#BAFC pic.twitter.com/gAO0ozVvHP

— Burton Albion FC (@burtonalbionfc) September 19, 2019

The AD reports that Maynard was ‘known to the police’, a euphemism that implies he may have been questioned by police or have a record.

Police do say there is no connection with the murder of lawyer Derk Wiersum earlier in the day.

Alphense Boys has placed a message on the club website sending their condolences to his wife and children. Saturday’s match against Hollandia has been cancelled.