Full name Rene Bot 1999–2009 De Graafschap 1997–1999 Feyenoord Height 1.78 m | Years Team Role Footballer Name Rene Bot | |
Date of birth (1978-11-06) 6 November 1978 (age 37) | ||
Place of birth Velsen, Netherlands | ||
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.
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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 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.
He ended his professional career with Eerste Divisie side AGOVV Apeldoorn. Due to a long period of injuries he only played eleven matches in two years. He later played for amateur side FC Presikhaaf.
Personal life
Bot is married to a Turkish woman and converted to islam.
As of 2016, Bot works for Doetinchem municipality.