 Witschge in 2013 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Richard Peter Witschge[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 20 September 1969[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Amsterdam, Netherlands[1] | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| SDW | |||
| Ajax | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1986–1991 | Ajax | 87 | (3) |
| 1991–1993 | Barcelona | 40 | (2) |
| 1993–1996 | Bordeaux | 77 | (9) |
| 1995 | → Blackburn Rovers (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 1996–2003 | Ajax | 139 | (12) |
| 2001–2002 | → Alavés (loan) | 26 | (1) |
| 2003 | ADO '20 | ||
| 2004 | Oita Trinita | 9 | (0) |
| Total | 379 | (27) | |
| International career | |||
| 1990–2000 | Netherlands | 31 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Richard Peter Witschge (born 20 September 1969) is a Dutch former footballer who played as a midfielder. He was known for his technique and passing ability.
In an 18-year professional career he played mainly for Ajax, but also represented, amongst other clubs, Barcelona. In 11 seasons in the Eredivisie, he amassed totals of 226 matches and 15 goals.
Witschge represented the Netherlands in the 1990 World Cup and Euro 1996.
- ^ a b c d "Richard Witschge: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 27 January 2023.