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Rob Rensenbrink
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Pieter Robert Rensenbrink (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɔp ˈrɛnsə(m)ˌbrɪŋk]; 3 July 1947 – 24 January 2020) 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.

Quick facts about Rob Rensenbrink

  • Full name: Rob Rensenbrink
  • Born: 1947-07-03
  • Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q311393

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Who is Rob Rensenbrink?

Pieter Robert Rensenbrink (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɔp ˈrɛnsə(m)ˌbrɪŋk]; 3 July 1947 – 24 January 2020) was a Dutch footballer and member of the Netherlands national team that reached two FIFA World Cup finals, in 1974 and 1978.

What nationality is Rob Rensenbrink?

Rob Rensenbrink is Kingdom of the Netherlands.

When was Rob Rensenbrink born?

Rob Rensenbrink was born on 1947-07-03.

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