Wim de Ron
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Wim de Ron | ||
| Date of birth | 23 August 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Dinteloord, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–1994 | PSV | ||
| 1994–2001 | SC Cambuur | ||
| 2001–2003 | RBC Roosendaal | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21 June 2026 | |||
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Wim de Ron (born 23 August 1969) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.[1]
Club career
PSV
De Ron began playing football at VV Dinteloord. He was scouted by PSV at the age of 15 and joined the PSV squad in 1991, where he became backup goalkeeper behind Hans van Breukelen. He played once at European level in the UEFA Champions League in 1993 at San Siro, losing 2-0 to AC Milan.[1]
After Van Breukelen's contract was not extended in 1994, De Ron was considered too light to become the first goalkeeper. De Ron had to learn from the newspapers that PSV had signed two new goalkeepers, Stanley Menzo and Ronald Waterreus, and that he needed to find a new club.[1]
SC Cambuur
Many clubs showed interest in De Ron due to the goalkeeper carousel. FC Groningen was interested if PSV decided to bring Patrick Lodewijks back to Eindhoven. At AFC Ajax, De Ron was in view to take Menzo's place. At NAC Breda, De Ron was in view to replace John Karelse, who was in the spotlight of Leeds United. There was also FC Dordrecht, which was very concrete, but De Ron could not find agreement with them.[1]
Eventually, SC Cambuur approached De Ron, asking if he was interested in playing for the Frisian club, if Fred Grim would move to AFC Ajax to replace former second goalkeeper Stanley Menzo. Although De Ron preferred to play in the Eredivisie, he saw sufficient prospects at SC Cambuur, which was recently relegated. He signed a contract for two years, but would remain connected to the club for seven years.[1]
With the club, De Ron experienced both a promotion (1997/98) to the Eredivisie and a relegation two years later in the 1999/2000 season.[1] On 9 May 1999, De Ron took a penalty in the away match against RKC Waalwijk, scoring the goal.[2][3] In 1926, 27 years later, Ronald Koeman Jr. was the first goallie to repeat a goal in a regular match.[2]
RBC Roosendaal
De Ron retired from professional football at RBC Roosendaal, where he later became a goalkeeping coach for the youth team.[1]
International career
De Ron was a Dutch youth international and participated in the European Championship Under 16 in 1985 and 1986, as well as the European Championship Under 18 in 1988.[1] He also played for Jong Oranje (Netherlands youth national team).[1]
Style of play
De Ron was known for his small stature, which differed from the typical goalkeeper image. He is 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) tall, which was considered short for a goalkeeper.[1]
Coaching career
After retiring, De Ron became a goalkeeping coach for the youth team at RBC Roosendaal. He also coached several amateur clubs.[1]
Personal life
De Ron was born in Dinteloord, Netherlands. He works as a taxi driver for people with intellectual disabilities.[1]
Career statistics
Club statistics
| Club | Country | Years | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSV | Netherlands | 1991–1994 | Eredivisie |
| SC Cambuur | Netherlands | 1994–2001 | Eerste Divisie Eredivisie |
| RBC Roosendaal | Netherlands | 2001–2003 | Eredivisie |
| Career total | ' | ' | ~12 years |
Honours
Club
| Club | Achievement | Year |
| SC Cambuur | Promotion to Eredivisie | 1997–98 |
| SC Cambuur | European UEFA Champions League appearance | 1993 |
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 "Wim de Ron » Profile". www.worldfootball.net. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Klein, Jente Jurre (20 May 2026). "Oud-Cambuurdoelman Wim de Ron na 27 jaar afgelost door Ronald Koeman. 'Daar verbaas ik me eigenlijk wel over'" [Former Cambuur keeper Wim de Ron succeeded by Ronald Koeman after 27 years. "I'm actually quite surprised"]. Leeuwarder Courant (in Nederlands). Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "Wim de Ron (1969)". www.kentudezenog.nl. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
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