Bob Schepers
Encyclopedia
Bob Schepers is a Dutch
footballer playing for SC Cambuur as a winger in the Eerste Divisie
. The player has also represented the Netherlands U-17
team at the 2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
and the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
.
, coming on as a substitute for Sandor van der Heide
. Schepers was close to a move to FC Groningen, however the move failed to materialise. On 5 February 2010, Schepers made his first appearance in the starting line-up in a 1–1 draw against AGOVV Apeldoorn
. Since then, Schepers established himself in the squad, being in the starting line-up against SBV Excelsior on 22 February 2010 and against RBC Roosendaal on 23 April 2010.
In the 2010 Summer Transfer window, English Premier League club Everton F.C.
tracked Schepers and arranged a trial for him. He was present at the pre-season fixture against Clyde.
for the Netherlands, playing as a left winger. Schepers was surprised he made the team stating that while he played for Cambuur, the other players all played for big clubs like Ajax, Feyenoord, and Arsenal
. In the group stages, Schepers came on as a substitute in the 2–1 victory over Turkey
. In the 2–1 semi-final victory over Switzerland
, Schepers was in the starting line-up. In the final against hosts Germany, Schepers again came on as a substitute, however they lost the match 1–2 after extra time.
Schepers was also a member of the Dutch squad for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
in Nigeria
, although the team failed to progress beyond the group stage. Schepers played two matches at the tournament, coming on as a substitute against Iran
and Colombia
.
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Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
footballer playing for SC Cambuur as a winger in the Eerste Divisie
Eerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
. The player has also represented the Netherlands U-17
Netherlands national under-17 football team
The Netherlands national under-17 football team represents Netherlands in international football at this age level and is controlled by the Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond — KNVB, the governing body for football in Netherlands...
team at the 2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
- Group B :--------------------- Semi-finals :----- Final :- References :**...
and the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the thirteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria from October 24 to November 15, 2009.The tournament was won by Switzerland, beating 1-0 the host team, Nigeria...
.
Club career
Schepers started the 2008–09 season in the youth of SC-Cambuur-Leeuwarden. On 24 February 2009, Schepers signed a three-year deal with the club. Schepers made his debut for Cambuur on 24 April 2009 in a 0–1 defeat against FC DordrechtFC Dordrecht
FC Dordrecht is a football club from the city of Dordrecht in the Netherlands, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie.- History :Founded on 16 August 1883 as Dordrechtsche Football Club , it became a professional club in 1954 upon the introduction of professional football to the Netherlands...
, coming on as a substitute for Sandor van der Heide
Sandor van der Heide
Sandor van der Heide is a Dutch footballer currently playing for SC Cambuur in the Dutch Eerste Divisie.-Career:Born in Ysbrechtum, Friesland, Van der Heide joined SC Cambuur, signing a professional contract in 1997....
. Schepers was close to a move to FC Groningen, however the move failed to materialise. On 5 February 2010, Schepers made his first appearance in the starting line-up in a 1–1 draw against AGOVV Apeldoorn
AGOVV Apeldoorn
AGOVV Apeldoorn is a Dutch football club, playing in the Eerste Divisie, based in Apeldoorn.The club was founded on 25 February 1913, as AGOSV, which stood for Apeldoornse Geheel Onthoudersvoetbalvereniging Steeds Voorwaarts...
. Since then, Schepers established himself in the squad, being in the starting line-up against SBV Excelsior on 22 February 2010 and against RBC Roosendaal on 23 April 2010.
In the 2010 Summer Transfer window, English Premier League club Everton F.C.
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
tracked Schepers and arranged a trial for him. He was present at the pre-season fixture against Clyde.
International career
Schepers was active at the 2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
- Group B :--------------------- Semi-finals :----- Final :- References :**...
for the Netherlands, playing as a left winger. Schepers was surprised he made the team stating that while he played for Cambuur, the other players all played for big clubs like Ajax, Feyenoord, and Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
. In the group stages, Schepers came on as a substitute in the 2–1 victory over Turkey
Turkey national football team
The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...
. In the 2–1 semi-final victory over Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
, Schepers was in the starting line-up. In the final against hosts Germany, Schepers again came on as a substitute, however they lost the match 1–2 after extra time.
Schepers was also a member of the Dutch squad for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the thirteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria from October 24 to November 15, 2009.The tournament was won by Switzerland, beating 1-0 the host team, Nigeria...
in Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
, although the team failed to progress beyond the group stage. Schepers played two matches at the tournament, coming on as a substitute against Iran
Iran national football team
The national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
and Colombia
Colombia national football team
The Colombian national football team represents Colombia in international football competitions and is controlled by the Colombian Football Federation. It is a member of the CONMEBOL...
.
Statistics
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Eerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
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