1. Rick Kruys's father, Gert Kruys is a former professional footballer and current manager.
11 Facts About Rick Kruys
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Rick Kruys played in Utrecht for five years and played over 100 league games.
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In 2009 Rick Kruys played 13 games for the club in his best season this far at the club although still battling injuries.
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Rick Kruys was eventually loaned to Volendam until 1 June 2011.
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Rick Kruys signed a two-year contract with Excelsior on 13 July 2012.
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Rick Kruys made 122 appearances for the club, scoring five goals, and he announced his retirement from professional football on 7 February 2016.
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Rick Kruys has represented the Netherlands under-21 team in 16 games, in which he scored one goal.
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Rick Kruys then left the position in 2014 and started working as a youth coach and assistant manager at VV De Meern, still playing for SBV Excelsior beside.
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Rick Kruys left Excelsior in 2016 and continued at De Meern, now as player and he was later hired as a youth coach at Utrecht again.
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In May 2018, Rick Kruys signed a new deal until the summer 2023 with Utrecht.
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On 4 June 2024, Rick Kruys was announced as head coach of newly relegated Eerste Divisie club Volendam, a team he represented during his playing career.