Koen Bosma (born 11 September 1990 in Amstelveen, Netherlands) is a Dutch footballer who presently plays for Amsterdamsche FC of the Dutch Tweede Divisie as of 2015. Besides Netherlands, he has played in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Australia.[2]
 Bosma in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 September 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Amstelveen, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2010 | FC Haarlem | 6 | (0) |
| 2010–2014 | VVSB | 103 | (29) |
| 2014 | Phnom Penh Crown | 0 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Sông Lam Nghệ An F.C. | 3 | (0) |
| 2015 | Sydney United 58 FC | ||
| 2015–2018 | Amsterdamsche FC[1] | 66 | (16) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editImpressing during a trial with 2011 Cambodian League winners Phnom Penh Crown and netting three goals in a friendly versus TriAsia,[3] Bosma officially completed his transfer to the club in August 2014,[4] signing for one season only[3] and intermingling with five foreigners as well as eight Cambodia national team players.[5] Next, he participated in the pre-season 2014 Mekong Club Championship with the club, scoring a goal in their first game, a 5-2 defeat to Becamex Binh Duong in the semi-finals.[6]
Comparing footballers in Cambodia to their Dutch counterparts, Bosma has stated that they are better at attacking play but are behind in terms of tactics and defense.[5]
Vietnam
editCancelling his contract with the acquiescence of the Phnom Penh Crown board shortly after the Mekong Club Championship,[6] the Dutchman signed for Song Lam Nghe An of the Vietnamese V.League 1 in December 2014,[7] changing to a midfield position in the process.[6] Despite beginning the 2015 season well with two starts and two assists in his first two games, Bosma was substituted on in the third round,[8] which would prove to be his last official game in Vietnam. After only being used for practice matches, Bosma arranged a meeting with the Song Lam Nghe An president and left by April 2015.[9]
Throughout his stay in Vietnam, the forward was seen as more of a playmaker and was praised by the club president as a smart footballer.[8]
Australia
editJoining Sydney United 58 of the Australian NPL NSW until the end of the 2015 season following his spell in Vietnam,[10] Bosma almost sealed a move to a Malaysian third division team but the deal never happened.[10] While plying his trade with Sydney United, the Amstelveen native helped them clinch the 2015 Waratah Cup, making two assists in the semi-final.[11]
References
edit- ^ "AFC versterkt zich op valreep met Koen Bosma". 18 August 2015.
- ^ "De avonturen van amateurvoetballer Koen Bosma in Azië, Australië en Qatar". vice.com. 21 February 2019.
- ^ a b "Kampioen van Cambodja strikt Nederlander: 'Hij maakt heel veel goals'". 20 August 2014.
- ^ "Please Note New Address".
- ^ a b "Post uit Phnom Penh (1)". 9 October 2014.
- ^ a b c "Post uit Phnom Penh (2): Toptransfer voor Bosma". 31 December 2014.
- ^ "Bosma comes to Song Lam Nghe an".
- ^ a b "Post uit Vinh/Vietnam (3): Een wondere wereld". 28 January 2015.
- ^ "Post uit Kuala Lumpur (5): Elke dag een nieuwe wending". 14 April 2015.
- ^ a b "Post uit Sydney (6): Weer een geweldige nieuwe kans". 5 May 2015.
- ^ "Post uit Sydney (8): Eerste hoofdprijs en betonvoetbal". 29 July 2015.