Career
Born in Utrecht of Surinamese descent, Colin started his professional career at PSV Eindhoven – after arriving in the club"s youth system at the age of seven – having signed from amateurs HMS. The following season Colin was sent on loan again, to NAC Breda, for which he played every game during the campaign. He returned to PSV for 2003-2004 and became a full squad member, making 20 league appearances. NAC eventually showed interest in purchasing him definitely, which was immediately agreed by both player and employer.
His solid performances in 2004-2005 earned him a transfer to Football League Championship"s Norwich City.
Colin had a difficult first year at Norwich and struggled for form, eventually losing his place at right back to Craig Fleming. He was re-instated to the team at the start of the 2006-2007 season and ultimately retained his status.
However, when new club manager Peter Grant took over, he lost his place to versatile midfielder Andy Hughes. In early July 2007, Colin was invited to a three-week trial with Eredivisie giants AFC. On the 30th the move was finalised for a fee of €100,000, and made his official debut for the Amsterdam team in the Supercup 1–0 defeat of former club PSV, winning his second career trophy.
However, after having appeared sparingly during the campaign, Colin moved to Louisiana Liga team Sporting de Gijón in August 2008, signing a one-year link.
Beginning the season in the starting XI, he was dropped after a 1–7 thrashing at Real Madrid and never appeared officially again. On 25 August 2009 Colin moved for free to RKC Waalwijk, also in the Netherlands" top level
After only one full season, which ended in relegation, he moved abroad again, signing for Cypriot First Division side Anorthosis Famagusta Football Club. On 9 February 2012, he extended his contract until 2015. 32-year-old Colin moved to Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C. on a two-year deal on 2 June 2013, joining the Israelis with teammate Branko Ilič.
Colin represented the Netherlands the 2001 Fédération internationale de football association World Youth Championship, scoring one goal in an eventual group stage exit in Argentina.
