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Erik van Rossum
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Full name Erik van Rossum
Date of birth (1963-03-27) 27 March 1963 (age 62)
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
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

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.

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

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