Rob Rensenbrink
Dutch association football player
1947 — 2020
Quick Facts
Profession
Dutch association football player
Born
July 3, 1947
Died
2020 (age ~73)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
association football player
Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in AmsterdamDied in Amsterdam
1947
Born in Amsterdam (1947-07-03)
2020
Died in Amsterdam
About
Pieter Robert Rensenbrink was a Dutch footballer and member of the Netherlands national team that reached two FIFA World Cup finals, in 1974 and 1978. A creative and prolific left winger or forward, he became a legend in Belgium while playing in the great Anderlecht side of the 1970s. He is the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup's all-time top scorer, with 25 goals. A talented dribbler as well as a cool finisher and adequate passer, he only ever missed two penalties in his entire career. He was also the first winner of the Onze d'Or in 1976.
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Who is Rob Rensenbrink?+
Pieter Robert Rensenbrink was a Dutch footballer and member of the Netherlands national team that reached two FIFA World Cup finals, in 1974 and 1978. A creative and prolific left winger or forward, he became a legend in Belgium while playing in the great Anderlecht side of the 1970s. He is the UEFA
What does the name Rob mean?+
The name Rob means "A diminutive of the male given name Robert.. Etymology: Shortening of Robert or Robrecht.". It is of English origin.
When was Rob Rensenbrink born?+
Rob Rensenbrink was born on July 3, 1947.
When did Rob Rensenbrink die?+
Rob Rensenbrink died in 2020, at approximately 73 years of age.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Robert.. Etymology: Shortening of Robert or Robrecht.
The name Rob is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Robert.. Etymology: Shortening of Robert or Robrecht.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Rob — July 3, 1947
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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I've watched thousands of athletes. You stood out.
— sports journalist
Hated losing to you. But respect. Always.
— a rival
Legend.
— anon
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