Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: John Nicholaas `` Johnny '' Rep ( born 25 November 1951 in Zaandam , Noord-Holland ) is a former Dutch football striker .
Simplified: John Nicholaas `` Johnny '' Rep ( born 25 November 1951 in Zaandam , North Holland ) is a former Dutch footballer .