Arie Romijn Explained

Arie Romijn
Birth Place:Gorinchem, Netherlands

Arie Romijn (born 4 December 1958 in Gorinchem) is a former Dutch professional footballer and coach of amateur squads. His position was forward.[1] After professional football, he founded a trading company.

Football career

Romijn played in the youth of SVW Gorinchem, where his father was a forward before him. He also played one year in GVV Unitas, went back and made it into SVW's first squad at the age of 15. He was then scouted by Feyenoord.

In 1978 Romijn made his debut in Feyenoord's first squad and continued the season on loan in FC Groningen. He transferred to FC Den Bosch,[2] for which, during three years, he was the club's top scorer. Next came SBV Vitesse, a second run at FC Den Bosch, and RBC Roosendaal. Before RBC and after his professional career, Romijn played for SVW Gorinchem, GVV Unitas, and finally in GJS Gorinchem until 2014 (by then already in the 5th squad).

Romijn managed DVV Fluks (1988–1990), VV Sliedrecht (1990–1993), SVW Gorinchem (1993–1994), VV Papendrecht (1994–1997), ASWH (1997–1998), and GJS Gorinchem (1998–1999).[3]

SeasonClubLeagueCapsGoals
1978/79 1 0
1978/79 FC Groningen (loan)[4] 30 3
1979/80 35 16
1980/81 30 10
1981/82 34 17
1982/83 SBV Vitesse (loan) 22 7
1983/84 11 3
1984/85 SVW Gorinchem
1985/86 25 3
1986/87
1987/88
1988/89

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Notes and References

  1. News: Arie Romijn. Het Vrije Volk. Rotterdam. 14 September 1978. 27. Delpher. 14 December 2019.
  2. News: Arie Romijn. De Volkskrant. 's-Hertogenbosch. 15 June 1979. 17. Delpher. 14 December 2019.
  3. Web site: Weerzien met de Gorcumse ex-profvoetballer Arie Romijn: spijt van snel vertrek bij Feyenoord. 29 September 2010. 14 December 2019. Volwerk. Jan. Volwerk.
  4. News: FC Groningen huurt Feijenoorder Arie Romijn. Leeuwarder Courant. Leeuwarden. 16 September 1978. 19. Delpher. 14 December 2019.