Ryan Koolwijk
Dutch footballer with FC Dordrecht
Born
August 8th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A footballer from the Netherlands, played primarily as a midfielder. Began his professional career at FC Dordrecht, where he contributed significantly to the team's performance. Also played for several other clubs in the Dutch league system, achieving a strong reputation for his skills on the field. With a career spanning over a decade, he established himself as a consistent player in the midfield positions.
Played for FC Dordrecht in the Eerste Divisie
Competed in over 200 professional matches
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