Patrick Paauwe


Patrick Paauwe is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder or centre-back.

Club career

Paauwe played as a centre-back in the past but for Feyenoord Rotterdam as a defensive midfielder role. Other teams he served are PSV Eindhoven, De Graafschap, Fortuna Sittard, Valenciennes FC and VVV Venlo. Paauwe is a one-time winner of the Dutch Eredivisie and the UEFA Cup, both with Feyenoord. After two years with Borussia Mönchengladbach, he returned to his native Netherlands and signed for VVV-Venlo. He retired from professional football on 31 January 2011.

International career

Paauwe has been capped five times by the Netherlands national team.

Personal life

His brother Cees Paauwe is also a former professional footballer.

Career statistics

International

Honours

Feyenoord