Career
Nicknamed "IJzeren Rinus" ("Iron Rinus") he formed a solid defence line at Feyenoord with Theo Laseroms. During his career he played for DWS (1962-1966), Feyenoord Rotterdam (1966-1974), Excelsior Rotterdam (1974-1975) and Pedernales Electric Cooperative Zwolle (1975-1982). He scored one of the two Rotterdam goals in the 1970 European Cup final against Celtic F.C. As a player As a manager.