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Robert van der Horst

b. 1984

Dutch field hockey player

Field hockey player
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About Robert van der Horst

Born 1984. Robert van der Horst is a Dutch field hockey player.

International career He made his debut for the Dutch national team during the 2004 Champions Trophy in Lahore.

Coaching career After van der Horst announced his retirement as a player it was announced that he would become the new head coach of his former club's first men's team Oranje-Rood. After three years as the head coach, he took a step back and switched roles with the assistant coach. After six years he stepped down as assistant coach at Oranje-Rood. He joined the England men's national team as an assistant coach, with the first tournament being the 2025 Men's EuroHockey Championship.

Personal life He was born and raised in Eindhoven, where he currently still lives. He is married and has two children.

Honours Club Oranje Zwart Hoofdklasse: 2004–05, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16 Euro Hockey League: 2014–15

International Netherlands Summer Olympics silver medal: 2012 EuroHockey Championships: 2007, 2015 Champions Trophy: 2006 Hockey World League: 2012–13

Individual FIH WorldHockey Young Player of the Year: 2005 FIH Player of the Year: 2015 Best hockey player in the Netherlands: 2005, 2011, 2012

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Important facts

Born
17 October 1984, Eindhoven
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Field hockey player
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Robert van der Horst?

Dutch field hockey player

When was Robert van der Horst born?

Robert van der Horst was born on 17 October 1984 in Eindhoven.

What is Robert van der Horst's occupation?

Robert van der Horst is a field hockey player.

What nationality is Robert van der Horst?

Robert van der Horst is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert van der Horst

· Wikidata: Q554335

· DBpedia: Robert van der Horst

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