Roy Beerens, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Roy Beerens

Dutch footballer

Date of Birth: 22-Dec-1987

Place of Birth: Bladel, North Brabant, Netherlands

Profession: association football player

Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Roy Johannes Henricus Beerens (Dutch pronunciation: ['r?i 'b??r?(n)s]; born 22 December 1987) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Eredivisie club Vitesse.
Beerens is known for his quick dribbling and fast sprints. In 2007 Beerens was called up by Jong Oranje coach Foppe de Haan to be part of his squad for the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship held in the Netherlands.
Beerens participated in their second first round group match against Portugal (2–1 win) to secure a semi final spot and to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
In the semi finals against England (1–1, 13–12 after 32 penalty kicks) Beerens came on as a substitute and scored both penalties he had to take in the series.
The Dutch went on to retain their 2006 title by beating Serbia 4–1 in the final.
That year he signed a four-year contract with Heerenveen.