Rick ten Voorde
A Dutch striker whose career was a testament to persistence, navigating the demanding tiers of professional football in the Netherlands.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Dutch footballer·Birthday: June 20·Millennials
Biography
Rick ten Voorde scored 68 goals in the Eerste Divisie across spells at FC Den Bosch and Cambuur Leeuwarden. Born in 1991, he emerged from the NEC Nijmegen youth system but never played in the Eredivisie. His physical presence and instinct for goal made him a reliable striker in the Dutch second tier. A move to ADO Den Haag in 2013 proved difficult, yielding just one league goal. He continued his career at several clubs, including Emmen and RKC Waalwijk, before retiring. Ten Voorde's path reflects the reality of many professionals: steady work in competitive leagues rather than international fame.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Rick was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Rick Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Rick's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored over 20 goals in the 2011-2012 Eerste Divisie season while playing for FC Den Bosch.
- Helped SC Cambuur secure promotion to the Eredivisie for the 2013-2014 season, contributing crucial goals.
- Made more than 300 professional appearances across all competitions in Dutch football.
Did You Know?
He shares a birth year (1991) with several globally famous footballers like Eden Hazard and Marco Reus.
After retiring, he transitioned into a role as a players' agent.
He played for eight different clubs during his professional career in the Netherlands.
“As a striker, you live for those moments when the ball hits the net. Nothing else matters.”
