Roy Beerens

Roy Beerens

Beerens playing for AZ
Personal information
Full name	Roy Johannes Henricus Beerens
Date of birth	(1987-12-22) 22 December 1987 (age 29)
Place of birth	Bladel, Netherlands
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Winger
Club information
Current team	Reading
Number	7
Youth career
	Bladella
	PSV
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2005–2007	PSV	9	(1)
2007	→ NEC (loan)	14	(2)
2007–2011	Heerenveen	114	(25)
2011–2014	AZ	93	(13)
2014–2016	Hertha BSC	29	(4)
2016–	Reading	29	(6)
National team
2007–2010	Netherlands U-21	19	(3)
2008–2009	Netherlands B	3	(0)
2010–	Netherlands	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14 February 2017.

Roy Johannes Henricus Beerens (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɔi ˈbеːrə(n)s]; born 22 December 1987 in Bladel, Netherlands) is a professional footballer who currently plays as a right winger for Championship club Reading. 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.

Roy Beerens is known for his quick dribbling and fast sprints. He has good agility which allows him to skip past the opposition with ease.

In July 2007, Beerens signed a three-year contract with SC Heerenveen. In May 2009, Beerens signed a contract extension with Heerenveen until the summer of 2013.

In August 2011, Beerens moved from Heerenveen to AZ Alkmaar on a four-year contract.