René Bot

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.

René Bot
Personal information
Full name René Bot
Date of birth (1978-11-06) 6 November 1978
Place of birth Velsen, Netherlands
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing 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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19 August 2010 (UTC)

Club career

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

Bot is married to a Turkish woman and converted to islam.[6]

As of 2016, Bot works for Doetinchem municipality.[7]

References
  1. Rene Bot naar De Graafschap - Voetbal International (in Dutch)
  2. VI op pad met Superboeren: De Graafschap leeft weer - Voetbal International (in Dutch)
  3. AGOVV Apeldoorn legt 'gouden kracht' Bot vast - Voetbal International (in Dutch)
  4. Bot wil straks bewijzen dat hij nog niet afgeschreven is - De Stentor (in Dutch)
  5. René Bot en Appie Chaiat naar FC Presikhaaf - Gelderlander (in Dutch)
  6. 'Old soldier' René Bot overleeft iedereen - Gelderlander (in Dutch)
  7. Jobs career - LinkedIn
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