Patrick Gerritsen

Patrick Gerritsen

Personal information
Date of birth	13 March 1987
Place of birth	Oldenzaal, Netherlands
Height	1.82 m (5 ft 11 ^1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Striker
Club information
Current team	Excelsior '31
Number	15
Youth career
	DSVD Deurningen
	Twente
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
2005–2011	Twente	28	(6)
2009–2011	→ Go Ahead Eagles (loan)	47	(8)
2011–2012	Go Ahead Eagles	65	(10)
2012–	Excelsior '31	25	(6)
National team^‡
2006–2007	Netherlands U21	1	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18 March 2014 (UTC). † Appearances (goals) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 20 December 2009 (UTC)

Patrick Gerritsen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈpɑtrɪk ˈɣɛrɪtsə(n)]) (born 13 March 1987 in Oldenzaal) is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for Topklasse side Excelsior '31.

Career

He was on trial at English club Preston North End, with a view to a move during the January 2009 transfer window.^[1] On 18 June 2009, the FC Twente Enschede loaned out the 22-year-old former Dutch U-21 European Champion for the season 2009–10 to Go Ahead Eagles.^[2]

Position

His position is striker on the right side.

International career

In 2006, he was part of the Netherlands squad that won the UEFA U21 Championship 2006 in Portugal.^[3]

Honours

International

Netherlands U21

• 2006 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship: 2006

Individual

• KNVB Cup Top goal scorer: 2015–16

References

1. Gerritsen Heading For Twente Exit?
2. GA Eagles huurt Patrick Gerritsen van FC Twente
3. Die EM-Teilnehmer: Niederlande Top-Torjäger Huntelaar vor Wechsel ins A-Team