Rick ten Voorde

Rick ten Voorde (born 20 June 1991) is a Dutch former footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Emmen Ten Voorde was born in Emmen. In his first half-season as 17-year-old striker in the Dutch Jupiler League he scored 9 goals in 18 matches for FC Emmen and garnered an invitation for the Dutch under-19 football team and a transfer to Eredivisie-side NEC, while clubs like AZ Alkmaar, FC Twente, R.S.C. Anderlecht, Newcastle United, Vitesse Arnhem and sc Heerenveen were interested in the striker. He was also chosen as Dutch first division talent of the year 2009. On 19 February 2009, he signed a three-year deal at NEC until 2012.

NEC The new striker of NEC played well in the pre-season matches at his new club and scored his first goal for NEC against his former club Emmen. His good performances in preseason matches resulted in a call-up for the Netherlands U21 team as 18-year-old player. Ten Voorde is currently the youngest player of this team. On 21 November 2009, Ten Voorde made his official debut for NEC in an away match against NAC Breda, coming off the bench after 80 minutes and providing an assist. He made his first goal against ADO Den Haag after playing 45 minutes and being important in all the goals of the 2–3 away-win on 14 April 2010.

Return to Emmen On 1 July 2015 Rick ten Voorde signed a one-year contract with Emmen. He scored his first goal upon return against RKC Waalwijk on 9 November 2015.

Later career In August 2020, Ten Voorde signed with German Regionalliga West club SV Rödinghausen on a two-year contract.

Career statistics Updated 8 September 2010

Honours

Individual Bronze Bull (best talent) Eerste Divisie: 2009

NEC Trofeo Santa Cruz: Runner-up 2009 Chippie Polar Cup: Runner-up 2010