Genaro Rasan Snijders (born 29 July 1989) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a winger. After retiring from professional football, Snijders worked as an account manager for DTG, and became technical manager of FC Abcoude.[3][4]

Genaro Snijders
Personal information
Full name Genaro Rasan Snijders[1]
Date of birth (1989-07-29) 29 July 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Amsterdam, Netherlands
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[2]
Position(s) Winger
Youth career
JOS Watergraafsmeer[2]
FC Abcoude[2]
2002–2007 AZ
2007–2008 Vitesse
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2012 Vitesse 23 (0)
2010Omniworld (loan) 11 (3)
2012Willem II (loan) 0 (0)
2012–2013 Willem II 23 (2)
2013–2014 Dordrecht 10 (2)
2014–2015 FC Oss 27 (3)
2015–2017 Notts County 19 (2)
2017–2018 DVS '33 4 (1)
2018–2019 DHSC 12 (3)
2020–2023 Abcoude
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Youth career

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Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Snijders started his career at local amateur club JOS Watergraafsmeer. He moved to FC Abcoude as a youngster, an amateur club known for developing top class players like Edson Braafheid, Jeffrey Sarpong and Serginho Greene. Snijders was discovered by AZ, and joined their youth academy. Because of a conflict with Michel Doesburg, Snijders decided to leave for Vitesse's youth department, Vitesse/AGOVV. After a short time, he was promoted to the reserve squad. In 2008, he was picked for Vitesse's first team together with fellow team-mates Ricky van Wolfswinkel, Nicky Kuiper and Alexander Büttner.

Vitesse

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During the 2008–09 Eredivisie campaign, Snijders primarily played for Vitesse's reserve team. However, in early 2009, the first team's coach, Theo Bos, selected him to play for the main squad. Snijders made his professional debut on 25 January 2009, in a derby against NEC, replacing Mads Junker in the 87th minute of the game, which ended in a 0–0 draw.[5] On 9 March 2009, Snijders extended his expiring contract with Vitesse until 2011.

In 2010, Snijders was loaned out to FC Omniworld in the second division. During his stint with Omniworld, Snijders scored three goals in 11 appearances.[6]

Willem II

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In January 2012, Snijders was loaned out to Willem II.[7] After the end of the 2011–12 season, he turned his loan switch into a permanent deal. However, he was released after one season, having played 23 matches in which he scored twice.

Dordrecht

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In November 2013, Snijders signed a deal with Eerste Divisie side FC Dordrecht until the end of the season.

FC Oss

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On 1 September 2014, Snijders signed a one-year deal with Eerste Divisie side FC Oss until the end of the season.

Notts County

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In July 2015, Snijders signed for League Two side Notts County on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract.[8] He scored in the League Cup against Aston Villa.

Later career

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On 21 November 2017, Snijder signed for DVS '33 in the Derde Divisie.[9] He left there in March 2018 and moved to DHSC in Utrecht.[10][11] In May 2020, he decided to return to the club where he had started his youth career: FC Abcoude, in the capacity as both a player and assistant coach.[12] He announced his definitive retirement from football in March 2023 to become technical manager of FC Abcoude.[4]

International

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Snijders played once for the Unofficial Professional Suriname national football team and scored 1 goal against Curaçao in a 3–2 defeat.

References

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  1. ^ "Retained List 2015–16" (PDF). English Football League. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "17 – Genaro Snijders". Vitesse.nl (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 24 July 2010. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
  3. ^ Waarom Genaro Snijders opeens stopte met voetballen en het bedrijfsleven in ging vice.com
  4. ^ a b Ineveld, Harold van (23 March 2023). "Genaro Snijders zet een punt achter duale carrière, verder als technisch manager". Het Amsterdamsche Voetbal (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Vitesse – NEC (25-01-2009)" [Match Report: Vitesse – NEC]. vi.nl (in Dutch). 25 January 2009. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
  6. ^ "Genaro Snijders naar FC Omniworld, Haklander naar FC Oss" [Genaro Snijders to FC Omniworld, Haklander to FC Oss]. FC Omniworld.nl (in Dutch). 25 January 2009. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
  7. ^ "Genaro Snijders on loan to Willem II". Vitesse.nl. 23 January 2012. Retrieved 23 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "Vitesse – NEC (25-01-2009)" [Match Report: Vitesse – NEC]. vi.nl (in Dutch). 25 January 2009. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
  9. ^ GENARO SNIJDERS TEKENT BIJ DVS'33 ERMELO‚ dvs33.nl, 21 November 2017
  10. ^ Snijders trekt de deur achter zich dicht bij DVS’33‚ voetbal247.nl, 11 March 2018
  11. ^ "Oud Profvoetballer Genaro Snijders". DHSC (in Dutch). 10 March 2019. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  12. ^ "Voormalig profvoetballer Genaro Snijders gaat bij FC Abcoude dubbelrol vervullen". Het Amsterdamsche Voetbal (in Dutch). 29 May 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
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