René Eijkelkamp
Forward with six caps (1988–1995), later an assistant coach of the Netherlands.
René Antonius Maria Eijkelkamp (born 6 April 1964) is a Dutch football coach and former forward. He has served as an assistant coach for PSV and the Netherlands national team.
Starting his professional career in the 1981–82 season with Go Ahead Eagles in Deventer, the tall striker spent five seasons there. He later played for FC Groningen (1986–1990), KV Mechelen (1990–1993), Club Brugge (1993–1995), and PSV Eindhoven (1995–1997), finishing his playing days in Germany with Schalke 04.
Eijkelkamp debuted for the Netherlands in a November 1988 friendly against Italy, earning six caps without scoring. His last international appearance came in a September 1995 UEFA Euro qualifier against Belarus.
After earning his coaching license at CIOS Friesland College Heerenveen in 2000, he worked as an assistant manager at Go Ahead Eagles, FC Twente, PSV, and the Dutch national team.
His honours include the Belgian Cup with Club Brugge (1994–95), and with PSV the Eredivisie (1996–97), KNVB Cup (1995–96), and Johan Cruyff Shield (1996).
Quick Facts
- Height
- 1.95 m / 6 ft 5 in
- Born
- 6 April 1964
- Birthplace
- Dalfsen, Netherlands
- Position
- Forward
- Total caps
- 469
- Total goals
- 134
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