Richard Roelofsen (born 13 July 1969) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a striker.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Richard Roelofsen | ||
| Date of birth | 13 July 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Harderwijk, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| VVOG | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1988–1990 | PEC Zwolle | 72 | (18) |
| 1990–1993 | Vitesse | 33 | (3) |
| 1993–1995 | MVV | 62 | (31) |
| 1995–1997 | Roda JC | 42 | (10) |
| 1997–1998 | NAC Breda | 34 | (4) |
| 1998–2000 | De Graafschap | 29 | (3) |
| 2000 | Heracles Almelo | 17 | (3) |
| 2000–2003 | PEC Zwolle | 92 | (33) |
| 2003–2005 | Heracles Almelo | 47 | (8) |
| 2005–2006 | De Graafschap | 20 | (2) |
| Total | 448 | (112) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2012 | De Graafschap (caretaker) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editRoelofsen started his professional career in the 1988–89 season as part of PEC Zwolle. He since also appeared for Vitesse, MVV, Roda JC, NAC Breda, De Graafschap and Heracles Almelo.[1][2] He announced his retirement from football in 2006.[3]
On 20 February 2012, Roelofsen was appointed caretaker manager of De Graafschap after the resignation of former head coach Andries Ulderink.[4][5] Roelofsen and De Graafschap since agreed on a contract extension for four seasons as of 1 July 2012, with him fully focusing on his job as assistant coach, with an extra focus on the personal development plans of players at De Graafschap.[6]
Personal life
editHis nephew Marco Roelofsen also played football on the highest level in the Netherlands.
Honours
editZwolle
Heracles Almelo
References
edit- ^ "Roelofsen houdt FC Zwolle in eredivisie". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 11 June 2003.
- ^ "Richard Roelofsen van Zwolle naar Heracles". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 17 May 2003.
- ^ "Richard Roelofsen - Superboeren.nl". www.superboeren.nl (in Dutch).
- ^ "Interim-duo leidt De Graafschap". NU (in Dutch). 20 February 2012.
- ^ "Roelofsen wil spel Roda JC 'ontregelen'". FCUpdate.nl (in Dutch). 24 February 2012.
- ^ "Roelofsen na seizoen weer assistent bij De Graafschap". NU (in Dutch). 20 April 2012.
- ^ "Zwolle in Beeld - Sport - Balsport - Voetbal - Betaald voetbal - FC Zwolle". www.zwolleinbeeld.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ "Heracles knokt zich naar titel en eredivisie". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 20 May 2005.