Rick ten Voorde


Rick ten Voorde is a Dutch footballer, who currently plays as a centre forward or a winger.

Career

Emmen

Ten Voorde was born in Emmen. In his first half-season as 17-year-old striker in the Dutch Jupiler League he scored 9 goals in 18 matches for FC Emmen and garnered an invitation for the Dutch under-19 football team and a transfer to Eredivisie-side NEC, while clubs like AZ Alkmaar, FC Twente, R.S.C. Anderlecht, Newcastle United, Vitesse Arnhem and sc Heerenveen were interested in the striker. He was also chosen as Dutch first division talent of the year 2009. On 19 February 2009, he signed a three-year deal at NEC until 2012.

NEC

The new striker of N.E.C. played well in the pre-season matches at his new club and scored his first goal for N.E.C. against his former club SVBO Emmen. He played so well in the preseason matches, which resulted in a call-up for the National Under 21-football team as 18-year-old player. Ten Voorde is currently the youngest player of this team. On 21 November 2009, Ten Voorde made his official debut for N.E.C. in an away-match against NAC Breda, coming off the bench after 80 minutes and creating an assist. He made his first goal against ADO Den Haag after playing 45 minutes and being important in all the goals of the 2–3 away-win on 14 April 2010.

Return to FC Emmen

On July 1, 2015 Rick ten Voorde signed a 1-year contract with FC Emmen. He scored his first goal upon return against RKC Waalwijk on 9 November 2015.

Career statistics

As of 8 September 2010

Honours

;Individual
;N.E.C.