Frank Demouge
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 25, 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Nijmegen, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.90m | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Roda JC Kerkrade | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2001–2005 | N.E.C. | 83 | (15) |
| 2005–2006 | FC Eindhoven | 22 | (9) |
| 2006–2007 | FC Den Bosch | 26 | (12) |
| 2007–2010 | Willem II | 93 | (32) |
| 2010–2012 | FC Utrecht | 49 | (15) |
| 2012–2013 | Bournemouth | 2 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Roda JC Kerkrade (loan) | 11 | (6) |
| 2013– | Roda JC Kerkrade | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2002–2003 | Netherlands U21 | 4 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 July 2013 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Frank Demouge (born 25 June 1982 in Nijmegen) is a Dutch footballer, who currently plays for Eredivisie side Roda JC Kerkrade, as a striker.
Club career
Demouge has spent the majority of his playing career in his native Holland, before moving to England in the Summer of 2012.
N.E.C
Demouge began his professional career at N.E.C., where he played four seasons. His debut year was his most prolific where he amassed seven goals in twenty five appearances. His second season was equally impressive, scoring four in twenty nine appearances. In the season of 2003/04, Frank made his debut in the UEFA Cup, coming on as a 74th minute substitute against Wisła Kraków. Demouge's final season was a disastrous year. With the end of his contract fast approaching, he was plagued with injuries and was eventually released from N.E.C..
Eindhoven
Frank signed for Eerste Divisie side FC Eindhoven. During the season of 2005-06, he managed to score nine goals in twenty nine appearance.
Willem II
After a successful spell in the Eerste Divisie, Demouge returned to top flight football with Willem II in the summer of 2007. Shortly after joining, he suffered a knee injury and was out for few weeks. His competitive debut finally arrived in September against FC Twente where he scored an own goal in a 3-1 loss. His first goals came in a 6-0 home win against Excelsior where he scored a brace. He managed to net eight times that season. The following season was Demouge's most prolific, managing fourteen goals in thirty two appearances. During this time, there was alleged interest of the Belgian side Club Brugge and Dutch side SC Heerenveen. However, he indicated that he has an aspiration to play English football and signed an extension.
Utrecht
After attracting much interest from around Europe, he signed a three year contract with FC Utrecht on 31 August 2010, on the transfer deadline day. During his first two seasons, he scored thirteen times in over forty three appearances, including a goal in the UEFA Europa League against Italian side Napoli . However, once again his time was plagued through injury and was released in the summer of 2012, a year before his expiration.
A.F.C Bournemouth
Demouge joined League One in June 2012, making the switch to England. It was reported that he was recommended by Bournemouth co-chairman Max Demin. During pre-season, he injured his knee once again, this time during training which required surgery.
He finally made his debut in a 2-1 home defeat to Walsall FC, on 29 September playing the full 90 minutes. During his second game for the Cherries, Demouge suffered a broken nose and concussion following a head collision and was stretchered off in the 11th minute. There was another setback for the Dutch striker, suffering a calf injury in a reserves game. Amid rumors of an imminent return to Holland, Demouge publicly stated his commitment to the club.
Roda JC Kerkrade
After playing half a season on loan for Eredivisie side Roda JC Kerkrade, Demouge dissolved his contract with Bournemouth and signed a two-year deal with Roda JC Kerkrade.
External links
- espn.com Profile
- Holland stats at OnsOranje
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