Erik van Rossum facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Erik van Rossum | ||
| Date of birth | 27 March 1963 | ||
| Place of birth | Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| NEC Nijmegen | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1983–1987 | NEC Nijmegen | ||
| 1988 | FC Twente | ||
| 1989 | Willem II | ||
| 1989–1991 | Germinal Ekeren | ||
| 1991–1992 | Plymouth Argyle FC | ||
| 1993 | Verdy Kawasaki | ||
| 1995 | Albireo Niigata | ||
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Erik van Rossum is a former professional football player from the Netherlands. He was born on March 27, 1963, in the city of Nijmegen. Erik played as a defender for many different clubs during his career. After he stopped playing football, he opened a pub in his hometown.
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Erik van Rossum: A Football Journey
Erik van Rossum started his football journey in his home country. He played for several Dutch clubs. These included NEC Nijmegen, FC Twente, and Willem II. He spent many years playing in the top leagues of the Netherlands.
Playing Abroad
Erik also had the chance to play football in other countries. He moved to Belgium to play for Germinal Ekeren. This gave him experience in a different European league.
After Belgium, he went to England. There, he joined Plymouth Argyle FC. Playing in England was another exciting part of his career.
Adventures in Japan
Later in his career, Erik van Rossum moved to Japan. He played for Verdy Kawasaki in 1993. This team was part of the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league. Playing in Japan was a unique experience for him. He also played for Albireo Niigata in Japan.
Life After Football
After retiring from professional football, Erik van Rossum returned to his hometown. He now runs a pub in Nijmegen. This shows how some athletes find new careers after their playing days are over.
See also
In Spanish: Erik van Rossum para niños
