Full name Robert Molenaar 1997–2000 Leeds United 1992–1997 FC Volendam Height 1.87 m | Years Team Role Footballer Name Robert Molenaar Current team FC Volendam | |
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Date of birth (1969-02-27) 27 February 1969 (age 46) | ||
Place of birth Zaandam, Netherlands | ||
Robert molenaar signs for leeds united
Robert Molenaar (born 27 February 1969 in Zaandam, North Holland) is a Dutch football manager and former professional footballer from the Netherlands, who is currently the manager of Eredivisie side Roda JC Kerkrade. He played as a centre back for FC Volendam, Leeds United, Bradford City and RBC Roosendaal.
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- Robert molenaar signs for leeds united
- Waarom fc volendam afscheid neemt van trainer robert molenaar
- Playing career
- Managerial career
- References
Waarom fc volendam afscheid neemt van trainer robert molenaar
Playing career
He was signed for Leeds United by the then manager George Graham from FC Volendam for £1m in January 1997 to try to shore up the defence. He became a regular in the side until the end of the 1996–97 season. In the 1997–98 season however his performances were not up to scratch and he fell down the pecking order playing around half the matches. In 1998–99 he was once again a first choice centre-back, above David Wetherall but a challenge by Nicolas Anelka, then playing for Arsenal, kept him out via ligament damage until 2000. He failed to make another appearance for Leeds United and was sold to Bradford City in the summer of 2000 to help their dog fight against relegation. He stayed there until 2003, scoring twice against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, when his contract was not renewed and he moved to RBC Roosendaal before eventually retiring in the summer of 2007.
While at Leeds he picked up the nickname "The Terminator" from the fans due to his bulky physique and height.
Managerial career
After working as assistant manager of NEC and manager of amateur side RKSV Halsteren, Molenaar was appointed manager of Eerste Divisie side FC Volendam from July 2015.
