| Fullname | René Bot |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 6 November 1978 (age 47) |
| Birth place | Velsen, Netherlands |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Position | Right back |
| Youthclubs 1 | Stormvogels Telstar |
| Youthclubs 2 | Haarlem |
| Years 1 | 1997–1999 |
| Clubs 1 | Feyenoord |
| Caps 1 | 6 |
| Goals 1 | 0 |
| Years 2 | 1999–2009 |
| Clubs 2 | De Graafschap |
| Caps 2 | 261 |
| Goals 2 | 5 |
| Years 3 | 2009–2011 |
| Clubs 3 | AGOVV |
| Caps 3 | 12 |
| Goals 3 | 1 |
| Totalcaps | 279 |
| Totalgoals | 6 |
| Nationalyears 1 | 1996-1997 |
| Nationalteam 1 | Netherlands U-19 |
| Nationalcaps 1 | 5 |
| Nationalgoals 1 | 0 |
| Pcupdate | 19 August 2010 (UTC) |
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
- ^ Rene Bot naar De Graafschap – Voetbal International (in Dutch)
- ^ VI op pad met Superboeren: De Graafschap leeft weer – Voetbal International (in Dutch)
- ^ AGOVV Apeldoorn legt 'gouden kracht' Bot vast – Voetbal International (in Dutch)
- ^ Bot wil straks bewijzen dat hij nog niet afgeschreven is – De Stentor (in Dutch)
- ^ René Bot en Appie Chaiat naar FC Presikhaaf – Gelderlander (in Dutch)
- ^ "René Bot" (in Dutch). OnsOranje (Dutch FA). Retrieved 3 May 2026.
- ^ 'Old soldier' René Bot overleeft iedereen – Gelderlander (in Dutch)
- ^ Jobs career – LinkedIn
External links
- Profile at Voetbal International
- René Bot at Eersterat (in Dutch)