Rob Rensenbrink
Awards & Honours
7
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
3
Records
Rob Rensenbrink's career is marked by historic achievements that set him apart. He is the all-time top scorer in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup with 25 goals, a record that still stands. He was the first player ever to win the Onze d'Or, awarded to Europe's best footballer. In the 1978 World Cup, he scored five goals and came within inches of winning the tournament for the Netherlands. His ability to deliver in big moments, combined with his elegant style, has made him a beloved figure in football history. Anderlecht honored him with a statue, and his hometown opened a museum to celebrate his legacy.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Anderlecht Hall of Fame
Inducted posthumously as a club legend.
Honorary Citizen of Oud-Zuid
Recognized for his football achievements.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Footballers of All Time
Best Dutch Players of the 20th Century
Magazine Covers
Voetbal International
1978-06-15
Rensenbrink: The Dutch Lion
Onze Mondial
1976-12-01
Le Premier Onze d'Or
Kicker
1976-05-10
Europapokal-Sieger Anderlecht
Records & Feats
All-time top scorer in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
Scored 25 goals in the competition, more than any other player.
First winner of the Onze d'Or
Awarded in 1976 as the first recipient of the award for Europe's best footballer.
Only player to hit the post in the final minute of a World Cup final
In the 1978 final against Argentina, his shot hit the post with seconds left in regulation, which would have won the match.