Brian Pinas
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Brian Pinas is a Dutch
professional football player of Suriname
se descent. He is a left-footed winger.
Pinas started playing football at DHC Delft, an amateur football club in the province of South Holland
in the Netherlands. He actually started as a goalkeeper
, but discovered soon enough that he was better at other positions on the field. Oddly enough, Pinas was discovered by Ajax, and not their rivals Feyenoord, the biggest team in Rotterdam
, where Pinas was living. But due to the distance being too long between Amsterdam
and Rotterdam
, Pinas soon did move to Feyenoord.
In 1996, when Pinas was playing for the reserves of Feyenoord, he was discovered by Newcastle United
at a youth tournament in Groningen. Pinas would stay in Newcastle
for two seasons, in which he made a few appearances for the first team as a substitute. Pinas eventually returned to Feyenoord because of the lack of playtime and the departure of his best friends at the team, Faustino Asprilla
and Jon Dahl Tomasson
.
On his arrival at Newcastle in 1998, Pinas was ridiculed by The Sun
newspaper with regards to his surname's closeness to penis
. http://observer.guardian.co.uk/toptens/story/0,,1078421,00.html The editorial joked that if Pinas was ever addressed by a referee, it would be the first time that a referee had been sent off for using foul language.
Having returned to Feyenoord, Pinas soon made it to the A-team under the influence of coach Leo Beenhakker
. But despite his move from the reserves to the first team, Pinas never managed to get more than a few chances as a substitute. Knowing that he would not really get more playtime, Pinas was loaned to SBV Excelsior in 1999. This time, Pinas soon became a key player. At the end of the season, teams as Twente and Willem II
were interested in buying him, but then Pinas suffered a serious knee injury. Eventually, Pinas would stay at Excelsior for two more seasons, until Feyenoord would get him back in 2002. This situation would only last for a few months, because Pinas noticed that he was not getting the playtime he wanted, and he was again loaned to Excelsior.
In 2003, Pinas was transferred to FC Groningen where things all started well for him, until the team started playing with 2 attackers instead of 3. When Pinas' chances of playing decreased, he was offered a trial by the Belgian
team Cercle Brugge
, who were desperately seeking for a left-footed winger. Pinas immediately convinced the management of the Belgian First division team and he was offered a contract. Cercle Brugge supporters were pleased with the skills of Pinas, but these solid performances were not constant enough. As a result, Pinas became rather uncertain of his place in the first team. In late August 2006, Pinas was sold to NAC Breda
. He left Breda one year later and joined FC Dordrecht
.
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...
professional football player of Suriname
Suriname
Suriname , officially the Republic of Suriname , is a country in northern South America. It borders French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west, Brazil to the south, and on the north by the Atlantic Ocean. Suriname was a former colony of the British and of the Dutch, and was previously known as...
se descent. He is a left-footed winger.
Pinas started playing football at DHC Delft, an amateur football club in the province of South Holland
South Holland
South Holland is a province situated on the North Sea in the western part of the Netherlands. The provincial capital is The Hague and its largest city is Rotterdam.South Holland is one of the most densely populated and industrialised areas in the world...
in the Netherlands. He actually started as a goalkeeper
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
, but discovered soon enough that he was better at other positions on the field. Oddly enough, Pinas was discovered by Ajax, and not their rivals Feyenoord, the biggest team in Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
, where Pinas was living. But due to the distance being too long between Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
and Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
, Pinas soon did move to Feyenoord.
In 1996, when Pinas was playing for the reserves of Feyenoord, he was discovered by Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
at a youth tournament in Groningen. Pinas would stay in Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
for two seasons, in which he made a few appearances for the first team as a substitute. Pinas eventually returned to Feyenoord because of the lack of playtime and the departure of his best friends at the team, Faustino Asprilla
Faustino Asprilla
Faustino Hernán "Tino" Asprilla Hinestroza is a former Colombian football player. He was known by his supporters in his home country as The Octopus for his voracious appetite...
and Jon Dahl Tomasson
Jon Dahl Tomasson
Jon Dahl Tomasson is a retired Danish footballer and assistant manager at the Dutch football club SBV Excelsior....
.
On his arrival at Newcastle in 1998, Pinas was ridiculed by The Sun
The Sun (newspaper)
The Sun is a daily national tabloid newspaper published in the United Kingdom and owned by News Corporation. Sister editions are published in Glasgow and Dublin...
newspaper with regards to his surname's closeness to penis
Penis
The penis is a biological feature of male animals including both vertebrates and invertebrates...
. http://observer.guardian.co.uk/toptens/story/0,,1078421,00.html The editorial joked that if Pinas was ever addressed by a referee, it would be the first time that a referee had been sent off for using foul language.
Having returned to Feyenoord, Pinas soon made it to the A-team under the influence of coach Leo Beenhakker
Leo Beenhakker
Leo Beenhakker is an international Dutch football coach, who is the current Sports Director of Újpest FC.- Coaching career :...
. But despite his move from the reserves to the first team, Pinas never managed to get more than a few chances as a substitute. Knowing that he would not really get more playtime, Pinas was loaned to SBV Excelsior in 1999. This time, Pinas soon became a key player. At the end of the season, teams as Twente and Willem II
Willem II Tilburg
Willem II , also known as Willem II Tilburg, is a football club based in Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands. The team was founded on 12 August 1896 as Tilburgia...
were interested in buying him, but then Pinas suffered a serious knee injury. Eventually, Pinas would stay at Excelsior for two more seasons, until Feyenoord would get him back in 2002. This situation would only last for a few months, because Pinas noticed that he was not getting the playtime he wanted, and he was again loaned to Excelsior.
In 2003, Pinas was transferred to FC Groningen where things all started well for him, until the team started playing with 2 attackers instead of 3. When Pinas' chances of playing decreased, he was offered a trial by the Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
team Cercle Brugge
Cercle Brugge K.S.V.
Cercle Brugge Koninklijke Sportvereniging is a Belgian football team from Bruges. Cercle have played in the Belgian Pro League since the 2003-04 season, having previously spent several years in the Belgian Second Division following relegation in 1997. Their matricule is the n°12. The club play...
, who were desperately seeking for a left-footed winger. Pinas immediately convinced the management of the Belgian First division team and he was offered a contract. Cercle Brugge supporters were pleased with the skills of Pinas, but these solid performances were not constant enough. As a result, Pinas became rather uncertain of his place in the first team. In late August 2006, Pinas was sold to NAC Breda
NAC Breda
NAC Breda , simply often known as NAC, is a Dutch professional football club, based in Breda, Netherlands. NAC Breda play in the Rat Verlegh Stadium, named after their most important player, Antoon 'Rat' Verlegh. They play in the Dutch Eredivisie and are known by the fierce and fanatic support of...
. He left Breda one year later and joined FC Dordrecht
FC 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...
.