Humphrey Rudge

Humphrey Rudge Jr. (born 15 August 1977) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Football career He made his debut as part of the Roda JC squad in the 1996–97 season. As part of the team, he won two KNVB Cup finals, in 1996–97 and 1999–2000, respectively. He also played for Sparta, VVV, Apollon Limassol and Hibernian, before rejoining Roda JC and ending his career at RKC Waalwijk. Rudge retired from professional football in June 2009 due to recurring injuries in his knees.

With the Netherlands under-21 team, he participated in the 2000 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

In September 2009, Rudge was appointed scout for English club Sunderland. In January 2013, he continued his career as a scout for PSV.

Personal life His father Humphrey Rudge Sr. arrived in the Netherlands from Suriname in 1957 alongside teammates Puck Eliazer and Eddy Green to play football for Fortuna '54 in Geleen.

Honours Roda JC KNVB Cup: 1996–97, 1999–2000 Johan Cruyff Shield runner-up: 2000