About René van Rijswijk
Born 1971. René van Rijswijk is a Dutch association football player.
René van Rijswijk (born 3 January 1971) is a Dutch former footballer who played as a forward for RKC, Cambuur and NEC.
He was known for his distinctive appearance, notably his long hair worn in a ponytail, and for his unusually low goalscoring output for a striker, which earned him the nickname De spits zonder doelpunten ("the striker without goals"). He was also known for his relatively low goalscoring output, which earned him the nickname "De spits zonder doelpunten" ("The striker without goals").
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped René van Rijswijk's
Frequently asked questions
Who is René van Rijswijk?
Dutch football player
When was René van Rijswijk born?
René van Rijswijk was born on 3 January 1971 in Rotterdam.
What is René van Rijswijk's occupation?
René van Rijswijk is an association football player.
What nationality is René van Rijswijk?
René van Rijswijk is Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: René van Rijswijk
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). René van Rijswijk. https://biography.guide/rene-van-rijswijk/
MLA: "René van Rijswijk." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rene-van-rijswijk/.
Chicago: "René van Rijswijk." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rene-van-rijswijk/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:58 UTC