Bas van den Brink
Bas Van den Brink | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 11, 1982 Netherlands |
| Occupation | Professional footballer (retired) |
| Years active | –2013 |
| Known for | Centre back |
Bas Van den Brink (born 11 September 1982) is a retired Dutch professional football player who primarily occupied the role of a centre back.
Early years
Before relocating to Australia, Van den Brink was part of several Dutch teams including FC Utrecht, FC Emmen, and Almere City FC. His professional journey began at FC Utrecht, where he contributed to securing the Dutch Charity Shield in 2004 by assisting his team in overturning a deficit to triumph 4–2 against Ajax Amsterdam.
Gold Coast United
Van den Brink was announced as the 21st member of Gold Coast United's original squad on 14 January 2009. Coach Miron Bleiberg recruited him after scouting his performance in an Eerste Divisie fixture. Between 2009 and 2011, he featured in 50 league games and netted 4 goals.
Busan I'Park
On 20 January 2011, Van den Brink signed with Busan I'Park, competing in South Korea's K-League. Nevertheless, due to a downturn in form, the club ended his contract on 21 April.
Perth Glory
Following interest from A-League side Perth Glory, Van den Brink was officially signed on 7 June 2011 for the upcoming season. On 28 January 2013, at his own request, Perth Glory released him from the remaining three months of his contract so he could explore other opportunities. Coach Ian Ferguson described the decision as challenging but mutually agreed upon, while Van den Brink expressed appreciation for his tenure at Perth and readiness for new professional challenges.
In August 2013, after a potential transfer to I-League club Churchill Brothers did not materialize, Van den Brink announced his retirement.
IJsselmeervogels
Later in 2013, he joined IJsselmeervogels, competing in the Tweede Divisie, where he made 11 league appearances.
A-League career statistics
(Accurate as of 19 February 2012)
| Club | Season | League | Finals | Asia | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| Gold Coast United | 2009–10 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 27 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010–11 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 24 | 3 | 0 | |
| Perth Glory | 2011–12 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 28 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012–13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 86 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 93 | 5 | 0 | |
Honours
Utrecht
- Johan Cruyff Shield: 2004
Perth Glory
- A-League runner-up: 2011–12