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René Bot

René Bot (born 6 November 1978 in Velsen ) is a Dutch retired footballer . He normally played as a defender in a right back position, but could also play as a centre back . Club...

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René Bot (born 6 November 1978 in Velsen) is a Dutch retired footballer. He normally played as a defender in a right back position, but could also play as a centre back.

Club career

He started his career with Feyenoord but only played six matches in the first team. After a loan period at the club, Bot joined De Graafschap definitively in 1999[1] and was part of their first team for over ten years. An unyielding defender, Bot became a cult hero at the club due to his tough style and loyalty.[2]

He ended his professional career with Eerste Divisie side AGOVV Apeldoorn.[3] Due to a long period of injuries[4] he only played eleven matches in two years. He later played for amateur side FC Presikhaaf.[5]

International career

Bot played 5 games for the Netherlands national under-19 football team[6]

Personal life

Bot is married to a Dutch woman [7]

As of 2016, Bot works for Doetinchem municipality.[8]

References

  1. ↑Rene Bot naar De Graafschap – Voetbal International (in Dutch)
  2. ↑VI op pad met Superboeren: De Graafschap leeft weer – Voetbal International (in Dutch)
  3. ↑AGOVV Apeldoorn legt 'gouden kracht' Bot vast – Voetbal International (in Dutch)
  4. ↑Bot wil straks bewijzen dat hij nog niet afgeschreven is – De Stentor (in Dutch)
  5. ↑René Bot en Appie Chaiat naar FC Presikhaaf – Gelderlander (in Dutch)
  6. ↑"René Bot". OnsOranje (Dutch FA) (in Dutch). Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  7. ↑'Old soldier' René Bot overleeft iedereen – Gelderlander (in Dutch)
  8. ↑Jobs career – LinkedIn
  • Profile at Voetbal International
  • René Bot at Eersterat (in Dutch)