Prince Rajcomar
Encyclopedia
Prince Linval Reuben Mathilda Rajcomar (born 25 April 1985 in Maastricht
) is a Dutch
footballer of Netherlands Antilles
, Indian
descent, who plays as a striker for Dutch club MVV Maastricht
.
against FC Eindhoven
on 16 August 2002. He then went on to play for FC Utrecht and Den Bosch.
ic club Breiðablik
.
At the end of the 2007 season he signed a two year contract extension with Breidablik.
Valur
, then champions of Iceland, made an approach to sign Rajcomar during the 2008 transfer window
, but Breiðablik UBK
declined, saying he was not for sale.
Rajcomar lost his place in the Breiðablik UBK
side in the second half of the 2008 season
, and has been linked with a move away from the club. In October 2008, he joined Swedish
club Örebro SK
for a trial, hoping to secure a transfer.
on 5 February. He signed a 2 year contract with KR Reykjavík
. Rajcomar was released from his contract with KR before the closing of the transfer window in August 2009.
He was due to go on trial with English
League One
side Southend United
having been recommended to the Essex
side, however he missed his flight from Germany to the UK after turning up at the wrong airport and missed out on the opportunity.
after missing the opportunity to play in England
for Southend United. In his first match for Zalaegerszegi, he caused a sensation by scoring a goal, and being booked with a red card.
.
Maastricht
Maastricht is situated on both sides of the Meuse river in the south-eastern part of the Netherlands, on the Belgian border and near the German border...
) is a Dutch
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 of Netherlands Antilles
Netherlands Antilles
The Netherlands Antilles , also referred to informally as the Dutch Antilles, was an autonomous Caribbean country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, consisting of two groups of islands in the Lesser Antilles: Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao , in Leeward Antilles just off the Venezuelan coast; and Sint...
, Indian
Hinduism in India
Hinduism is a religious tradition of India, with 80.5% of the population identifying themselves as Hindus. The vast majority of Hindus in India belong to Vaishnavite and Shaivite denominations.The Vedic culture originated in India between 2000 and 1500 BC...
descent, who plays as a striker for Dutch club MVV Maastricht
MVV Maastricht
MVV Maastricht is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Maastricht, founded on April 2, 1902...
.
Early career
Prince made his debut for Fortuna SittardFortuna Sittard
Fortuna Sittard is a football club in Sittard, Netherlands. The club currently plays its football in the 12,500 capacity Trendwork Arena and features in the Dutch Eerste Divisie. The club was a merger of former clubs 'Fortuna 54' and 'Sittardia' to merge as the Fortuna Sittard Combinatie on July 1,...
against FC Eindhoven
FC Eindhoven
FC Eindhoven is a Dutch football club based in Eindhoven, North Brabant. They current play in the Eerste Divisie , and are one of two professional clubs which are based in the city of Eindhoven, the other one being PSV Eindhoven....
on 16 August 2002. He then went on to play for FC Utrecht and Den Bosch.
Breiðablik
On 27 February 2007 Rajcomar signed a one year contract with IcelandIceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
ic club Breiðablik
Breiðablik UBK
Breiðablik was founded in 1950 and is the biggest sports club in Kópavogur in Iceland. Breidablik has several divisions, both men's and women's: football, athletics, basketball, karate, dance, skiing, swimming and team handball.- Name :The name Breiðablik comes from Norse mythology, where it was...
.
At the end of the 2007 season he signed a two year contract extension with Breidablik.
Valur
Valur
Knattspyrnufélagið Valur is an Icelandic athletic club based in Reykjavík, Iceland. One of Iceland's most prolific clubs it celebrates its 100th birthday in 2011. The club is situated close to the city centre, in the traditional east side of town, at the old farmgrounds of Hlíðarendi...
, then champions of Iceland, made an approach to sign Rajcomar during the 2008 transfer window
Transfer window
The transfer window is the period during the year in which a football club can transfer players from other countries into their playing staff. Such a transfer is completed by registering the player into the new club through FIFA...
, but Breiðablik UBK
Breiðablik UBK
Breiðablik was founded in 1950 and is the biggest sports club in Kópavogur in Iceland. Breidablik has several divisions, both men's and women's: football, athletics, basketball, karate, dance, skiing, swimming and team handball.- Name :The name Breiðablik comes from Norse mythology, where it was...
declined, saying he was not for sale.
Rajcomar lost his place in the Breiðablik UBK
Breiðablik UBK
Breiðablik was founded in 1950 and is the biggest sports club in Kópavogur in Iceland. Breidablik has several divisions, both men's and women's: football, athletics, basketball, karate, dance, skiing, swimming and team handball.- Name :The name Breiðablik comes from Norse mythology, where it was...
side in the second half of the 2008 season
Úrvalsdeild 2008
The 2008 season of Úrvalsdeild was the 97th season of top-tier football in Iceland. The league, also known as Landsbankadeild for sponsoring reasons, has been expanded from 10 teams to 12 teams in 2008.-Teams and venues:-Promotion and relegation:...
, and has been linked with a move away from the club. In October 2008, he joined Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
club Örebro SK
Örebro SK
Örebro SK, also known as ÖSK or just Örebro, is a Swedish football club based in Örebro. The club, formed on 28 October 1908, is currently playing in the highest Swedish league, Allsvenskan.-The first years:...
for a trial, hoping to secure a transfer.
KR Reykjavik
Rajcomar was released by Breiðablik on 2 February 2009, and signed for Icelandic club KR ReykjavíkKnattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur
Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur, , for short KR or KR Reykjavík, is an Icelandic athletic club based in the capital, Reykjavík. KR is the oldest and most successful club in Icelandic football.-History:...
on 5 February. He signed a 2 year contract with KR Reykjavík
Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur
Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur, , for short KR or KR Reykjavík, is an Icelandic athletic club based in the capital, Reykjavík. KR is the oldest and most successful club in Icelandic football.-History:...
. Rajcomar was released from his contract with KR before the closing of the transfer window in August 2009.
He was due to go on trial with English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
having been recommended to the Essex
Essex
Essex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England, and one of the home counties. It is located to the northeast of Greater London. It borders with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent to the South and London to the south west...
side, however he missed his flight from Germany to the UK after turning up at the wrong airport and missed out on the opportunity.
Zalaegerszegi TE
On 7 September 2009, Rajcomar signed a contract with Hungarian outfit Zalaegerszegi TEZalaegerszegi TE
Zalaegerszegi Torna Egylet is a Hungarian football team from the city of Zalaegerszeg.ZTE traces its roots back to 1912, at the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Its first match was a 4-2 defeat to a team from Vasvár. The team was first composed of members of a literary and debating society...
after missing the opportunity to play in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
for Southend United. In his first match for Zalaegerszegi, he caused a sensation by scoring a goal, and being booked with a red card.
International career
Prince was part of the Netherlands squad for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship2005 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in The Netherlands between 10 June and 2 July 2005. The 2005 championship was the 15th contested.- Venues :- Qualification :The following 24 teams qualified for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship...
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External links
- Prince Rajcomar UEFA.com
- Prince Rajcomaar TransferMarkt