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Biography
Ruud Swinkels (born 23 February 1987 in Moergestel) is a Dutch professional footballer who currently plays for FC Eindhoven in the Dutch Eerste Divisie. He formerly played as a goalkeeper for FC Eindhoven, PSV, SC Cambuur, Willem II and Witgoor Sport Dessel.
Career
Swinkels started his professional career with FC Eindhoven in the Dutch Eerste Divisie, where he was the first goalkeeper for three years. In the summer of 2012, Swinkels moved to PSV, where he was the third goalkeeper. He was released on 31 December 2012. In June 2013, Swinkels signed for two seasons with SC Cambuur, which promoted to the Eredivisie. However, Cambuur and Swinkels agreed to dissolve his contract with the club on 12 August 2013. Swinkels lost the competition of fellow goalkeeper Leonard Nienhuis and refused to spend the season as the second goalkeeper.
Honours
Club
Willem II
- Eerste Divisie (1): 2013–14