Nico de Bree facts for kids
de Bree in 1977
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| Full name | Nicolaas Alphonsus Petrus de Bree | ||
| Date of birth | 16 September 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Zuilen, Netherlands | ||
| Date of death | 6 May 2016 (aged 71) | ||
| Place of death | Vienna, Austria | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1963–1966 | Elinkwijk | ||
| 1966–1972 | N.E.C. | ||
| 1972–1973 | Racing White Daring | ||
| 1973–1977 | RWDM | ||
| 1977–1980 | Anderlecht | ||
| 1980–1981 | Winterslag | ||
| 1981–1983 | Beerschot | ||
| 1983–1984 | DS'79 | ||
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Nico de Bree (born Nicolaas Alphonsus Petrus de Bree) was a famous Dutch football player. He was born on 16 September 1944. Nico was a talented goalkeeper, which means he was the player who protected the goal. He played for many different clubs during his career.
Nico de Bree started his professional football journey at a local club called Elinkwijk. This was in the Netherlands. He then moved to N.E.C. in 1966.
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Nico's Football Career
Playing for N.E.C.
Nico de Bree played for N.E.C. for six years. He was a very important player for the team. He played in 204 matches for the club in Nijmegen. This shows how dedicated and consistent he was as a goalkeeper.
Moving to Belgium
After his time in the Netherlands, Nico moved to Belgium to continue his football career. He joined a club called RWDM. This move was a big step for him.
Winning the League Title
With RWDM, Nico de Bree achieved a great success. In 1975, his team won the Belgian league title. This was a fantastic achievement for Nico and his teammates. Winning a league title means being the best team in the country for that season.
European Success
Nico's career continued to shine when he joined Anderlecht. This is one of the most famous football clubs in Belgium.
The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
In 1978, Nico de Bree helped Anderlecht win a major European trophy. They won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. This competition was for teams that had won their country's main cup competition. Winning it was a huge moment in Nico's career. It showed he could perform at the highest level in Europe.
Later Career and Retirement
After playing for Anderlecht, Nico de Bree continued to play for other Belgian clubs. He played for Winterslag and Beerschot. He finished his professional playing career in the early 1980s.
Later Life and Passing
Nico de Bree passed away on 6 May 2016. He was 71 years old. He died in Vienna, Austria, after battling cancer. Nico de Bree is remembered as a skilled goalkeeper and a champion in Belgian football.
