Coach | NA |
Venue | Mandemakers Stadion |
Last updated: October 1, 2023 at 17:00
BBC 2023-10-02 at 02:00 (1 year ago)
Dutch goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen is continuing his recovery, say club RKC Waalwijk, after he was knocked unconscious during a match against Ajax.
AP News 2023-10-02 at 02:00 (1 year ago)
The Dutch Eredivisie match between RKC Waalwijk and Ajax was suspended after the home team’s goalkeeper, Etienne Vaessen, collided with Ajax striker Brian Brobbey and lost consciousness.
Daily Star 2023-10-02 at 02:00 (1 year ago)
Etienne Vaessen lost consciousness in a horrific incident in a match against Ajax when the goalkeeper collided with Brian Bobbey and had to be resuscitated
NL Times 2023-10-01 at 02:00 (1 year ago)
RKC-Ajax was suspended on Saturday evening after a very severe injury to goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen. A defibrillator was used as the players huddled around to hide the incident from the spectators. Ajax striker Brian Brobbey collided with the head of the goalkeeper in the final stages of the match. The players saw the severity of the injury and instantly called over the doctors, as some could not contain their emotions.
Daily Star 2023-10-01 at 01:00 (1 year ago)
Screens were used to shield the goalkeeper while players were said to be left in tears by the incident during the Eredivisie match between RKC Waalwijk and Ajax
Daily Mail 2023-10-01 at 00:28 (1 year ago)
Vaessen went down after a collision with Ajax forward Brian Brobbey, causing panicked reactions from his team mates as they frantically called for medical help.
BBC 2023-09-30 at 23:30 (1 year ago)
A Dutch-top flight match between RKC Waalwijk and Ajax is abandoned after the home goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen is knocked unconscious.
ESPN 2023-09-30 at 22:30 (1 year ago)
Ajax's league away game against RKC Waalwijk was abandoned in the 84th minute after RKC goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen was knocked unconscious in a clash with an opposing player.
Goal.com 2023-09-30 at 21:30 (1 year ago)
The Eredivisie match between RKC Waalwijk and Ajax was abandoned after a serious emergency involving the home team's goalkeeper.
The Mirror 2023-09-30 at 21:30 (1 year ago)
RKC Waalwijk goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen required medical treatment after appearing to suffer a serious injury during his team's Eredivisie game against Ajax on Saturday
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Date | Player | From | To | Price |
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2017-07-01 | P. Langedijk | Waalwijk | GO Ahead Eagles | € 50K |
2013-07-31 | C. Martina | Waalwijk | Twente | € 350K |
2013-07-08 | F. Jozefzoon | Waalwijk | PSV Eindhoven | € 400K |
2012-08-28 | M. Lieder | Vitesse | Waalwijk | € 50K |
2012-07-25 | T. Chevalier | Zulte Waregem | Waalwijk | € 100K |
2012-07-01 | F. Jozefzoon | Ajax | Waalwijk | € 400K |
2010-07-01 | C. Benschop | Waalwijk | AZ Alkmaar | € 1M |
2006-08-31 | R. Donk | Waalwijk | AZ Alkmaar | € 3M |
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29 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 89 | 17 | 72 | 78 |
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29 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 76 | 23 | 53 | 69 |
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29 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 55 | 28 | 27 | 60 |
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29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 56 | 33 | 23 | 52 |
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29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 57 | 42 | 15 | 46 |
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29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 61 | 55 | 6 | 45 |
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29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 43 | 37 | 6 | 42 |
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28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 39 |
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29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 42 | 41 | 1 | 37 |
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29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 34 | 51 | -17 | 35 |
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28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 46 | 53 | -7 | 33 |
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29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 28 | 45 | -17 | 33 |
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29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 40 | 60 | -20 | 32 |
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29 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 38 | 56 | -18 | 31 |
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29 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 27 | 47 | -20 | 24 |
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29 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 40 | 64 | -24 | 22 |
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29 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 30 | 70 | -40 | 19 |
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RKC Waalwijk is a professional football club based in Waalwijk, Netherlands. Founded on November 26, 1940, the club has a rich history spanning over eight decades in Dutch football. The acronym RKC stands for 'Rooms Katholieke Combinatie', which translates to 'Roman Catholic Combination' in English. The club's home ground is the Mandemakers Stadion, a modern facility with a seating capacity of over 7,500 spectators.
RKC Waalwijk has spent most of its history oscillating between the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football, and the Eerste Divisie, the second-highest division. The club's most successful period came in the late 1980s and early 1990s when they established themselves as a mainstay in the Eredivisie. During this time, they achieved their highest league finish, ending up in the 7th place in the 1999-2000 season.
Despite their modest size, RKC Waalwijk has produced several notable players who have gone on to achieve significant success in Dutch and international football. These include Dutch international goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg and former Dutch international and Ajax coach Peter Bosz.
In recent years, RKC Waalwijk has faced financial difficulties and has had to fight to maintain its professional status. Despite these challenges, the club has shown resilience and determination, bouncing back from relegation to secure promotion back to the Eredivisie in the 2018-2019 season.
RKC Waalwijk's colors are yellow and blue, and their mascot is a lion named RKC'er. The club is known for its passionate fan base, who are renowned for their loyalty and support, regardless of the team's fortunes on the pitch.
The club's philosophy is centered around developing young talent, with a strong emphasis on their youth academy. This focus on youth development has allowed the club to continually produce talented players who have gone on to play at higher levels.
RKC Waalwijk's mission is not just about success on the football field. The club is deeply rooted in the local community and is committed to making a positive social impact. They run various community programs aimed at promoting social inclusion, health, and education.
In conclusion, RKC Waalwijk may not be the most successful club in Dutch football history, but it is a club with a rich history, a strong community presence, and a commitment to youth development. Despite the challenges they have faced, they continue to compete with determination and passion, embodying the spirit of the underdog.