René Bot (born 6 November 1978 in Velsen) is a Dutch retired footballer. He normally played as a defender in a right back position, but could also play as a centre back.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | René Bot | ||
| Date of birth | 6 November 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Velsen, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Stormvogels Telstar | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–1999 | Feyenoord | 6 | (0) |
| 1999–2009 | De Graafschap | 262 | (5) |
| 2009–2011 | AGOVV Apeldoorn | 11 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 August 2010 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
He started his career with Feyenoord but only played six matches in the first team. After a loan period at the club, Bot joined De Graafschap definitively in 1999[1] and was part of their first team for over ten years. An unyielding defender, Bot became a cult hero at the club due to his tough style and loyalty.[2]
He ended his professional career with Eerste Divisie side AGOVV Apeldoorn.[3] Due to a long period of injuries[4] he only played eleven matches in two years. He later played for amateur side FC Presikhaaf.[5]
Personal life edit
Bot is married to a Turkish woman and converted to Islam.[6]
As of 2016, Bot works for Doetinchem municipality.[7]
References edit
- ^ Rene Bot naar De Graafschap – Voetbal International (in Dutch)
- ^ VI op pad met Superboeren: De Graafschap leeft weer – Voetbal International (in Dutch)
- ^ AGOVV Apeldoorn legt 'gouden kracht' Bot vast – Voetbal International (in Dutch)
- ^ Bot wil straks bewijzen dat hij nog niet afgeschreven is – De Stentor (in Dutch)
- ^ René Bot en Appie Chaiat naar FC Presikhaaf – Gelderlander (in Dutch)
- ^ 'Old soldier' René Bot overleeft iedereen – Gelderlander (in Dutch)
- ^ Jobs career – LinkedIn