About Nico de Bree
Lived 1944 – 2016 (aged 71). Nico de Bree was a Dutch association football player.
Nicolaas Alphonsus Petrus "Nico" de Bree (16 September 1944 – 6 May 2016) was a Dutch footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Club career De Bree started his professional career at local club Elinkwijk and moved to N.E.C. in 1966. After playing 204 matches for the Nijmegen club, he moved abroad to play in Belgium and won the 1975 league title with RWDM and the 1978 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup with Anderlecht. He also played for Winterslag and Beerschot.
He finished his career with DS'79 in 1984.
Personal life After retiring as a player, de Bree owned two nightclubs in Belgium and was a goalkeeper coach.
Death He died of cancer in Vienna. Jules Pappaert Cup: 1975 Amsterdam Tournament: 1975
RSC Anderlecht
European Cup Winners' Cup: 1977–78 (winners) European Super Cup: 1978 Tournoi de Paris: 1977 Jules Pappaert Cup: 1977
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Who was Nico de Bree?
Dutch football player (1944–2016)
When was Nico de Bree born?
Nico de Bree was born on 16 September 1944 in Zuilen.
When did Nico de Bree die?
Nico de Bree died on 6 May 2016 in Vienna.
What was Nico de Bree's occupation?
Nico de Bree was an association football player.
What nationality was Nico de Bree?
Nico de Bree was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nico de Bree. https://biography.guide/nico-de-bree/
MLA: "Nico de Bree." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nico-de-bree/.
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