Pascal Bosschaart
Dutch footballer with FC Utrecht
Born
February 28th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional footballer from the Netherlands, he played primarily as a defender. His senior career began at FC Utrecht, where he made significant contributions from 1997 to 2005. He later joined ADO Den Haag, playing from 2005 to 2008. Notable for his solid defensive skills, he was a regular starter in his teams during his active years. After retiring from professional play, involvement in sports administration followed.
Played for FC Utrecht and ADO Den Haag
Competed in the Eredivisie
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