Ronald Hikspoors

{{Infobox football biography

|name = Ronald Hikspoors

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|4|27|df=y}}

|birth_place = Geldrop, Netherlands

|height = 1.87m

|position = Striker / Centre-back

|currentclub =

|youthyears1 = 1999–2007

|youthclubs1 = NWC Asten

|youthyears2 = 2008{{cite web|url=http://www.psv.nl/psv/nieuws/artikel/hikspoors-naar-helmond-sport-flu-naar-fc-utrecht.htm|title=PSV.nl - Hikspoors naar Helmond Sport, Flu naar FC Utrecht|website=psv.nl|accessdate=30 September 2017}}

|youthclubs2 = PSV Eindhoven

|years1 = 2009

|clubs1 = Helmond Sport

|caps1 = 1

|goals1 = 0

|years2 = 2011–2014

|clubs2 = FK Varnsdorf

|caps2 = 37

|goals2 = 3

|years3 = 2014

|clubs3 = MVV Maastricht

|caps3 = 10

|goals3 = 1

|years4 = 2014–2016

|clubs4 = Sarawak

|caps4 = 10

|goals4 = 0

|years5 = 2016

|clubs5 = PSM Makassar

|caps5 = 9

|goals5 = 1

|totalcaps = 67

|totalgoals = 5

}}

Ronald Hikspoors (born 27 April 1988) is a Dutch football coach and former player, who is currently assistant coach of {{Dutch football updater|Helmond}} club Helmond Sport. During his career, he played as a striker and centre-back.[https://www.peelbelangonline.nl/nieuws/ronald-hikspoors-kon-deze-kans-niet-laten-liggen Ronald Hikspoors: 'Kon deze kans niet laten liggen'] peelbelangonline.nl{{Cite web|url=https://www.indosport.com/sepakbola/20190816/ronald-hikspoors-rekrutan-robert-rene-alberts-asal-belanda-yang-gagal|title=Ronald Hikspoors, Rekrutan Robert Alberts Asal Belanda yang Gagal di PSM Makassar|publisher=indosport.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.1limburg.nl/sport/1290086/mvv-spits-hikspoors-vertrekt-per-direct-naar-maleisie|title=MVV-spits Hikspoors vertrekt per direct naar Maleisië|publisher=1limburg.nl}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.helmondsport.nl/nieuws/ronald-hikspoors-nieuwe-hoofdtrainer-o15|title=Ronald Hikspoors nieuwe hoofdtrainer O15|publisher=helmondsport.nl}}

Career

=Sarawak=

A trialist for Malaysian club Sarawak in late 2013,{{cite web|url=https://sarawakcrocs.com/transfer-rumour-crocs-test-former-psv-youngster-ronald-hikspoors/|author=CLDN|title=Transfer Rumour: Crocs test former PSV youngster Ronald Hikspoors|website=SarawakCrocs.com|accessdate=30 September 2017}} Hikspoors failed to earn a contract with the team but in 2014 the media spread rumors that he was the best choice to replace Muamer Salibašić as forward{{cite web|url=https://sarawakcrocs.com/ronald-hikspoors-top-choice-to-replace-muamer/|author=CLDN|title=Ronald Hikspoors top choice to replace Muamer|website=SarawakCrocs.com|accessdate=30 September 2017}} and the forward finally signed a one-year contract by the end of the year.{{cite web|url=http://www.peelbelangonline.nl/nieuws/ronald-hikspoors-kon-deze-kans-niet-laten-liggen|title=Ronald Hikspoors: 'Kon deze kans niet laten liggen'|website=Peelbelang Online|accessdate=30 September 2017}} Usually playing as an attacker, Hikspoors put in a solid display in the back line for his team, forcing opponents JDT to just long shots.{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3891/features/2015/03/10/9675792/goals-malaysia-super-league-team-of-the-week-rangel-leads|title=Goal’s Malaysia Super League Team of the Week: Rangel leads from the front|website=Goal.com|accessdate=30 September 2017}}

=PSM Makassar=

A mid-season foreign import to PSM Makassar in 2016, the Dutchman notched his first goal for the Indonesian outfit in a round 10 clash against Persib Bandung in the 65th minute.{{cite web|url=http://makassar.tribunnews.com/2016/10/29/ronald-hikspoors-tambah-gol-psm-makassar-di-menit-ke-65|title=Ronald Hikspoors Tambah Gol PSM Makassar di Menit ke-65 - Tribun Timur|website=makassar.tribunnews.com|accessdate=30 September 2017}} In response, the Persib Bandung staff and players lacerated the referee for his decision to let the goal count but the game resumed play shortly after.{{cite web|url=http://makassar.tribunnews.com/2016/10/29/tim-persib-bandung-sempat-protes-gol-ronald|title=Tim Persib Bandung Sempat Protes Gol Ronald - Tribun Timur|website=makassar.tribunnews.com|accessdate=30 September 2017}} One game later, however, Hikspoors' time in Indonesia was cut short by colliding with two opposing players and getting pulled out 15 minutes into a match versus Persiba Balikpapan.{{cite web|url=http://makassar.tribunnews.com/2016/11/05/cedera-karena-alami-benturan-ronald-hikspoors-ditarik-keluar|title=Cedera Karena Alami Benturan, Ronald Hikspoors Ditarik Keluar - Tribun Timur|website=makassar.tribunnews.com|accessdate=30 September 2017}} The injury he suffered forced him to miss the rest of the season{{cite web|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/id/news/ronald-hikspoors-dipastikan-absen-hingga-akhir-musim|title=Ronald Hikspoors Dipastikan Absen Hingga Akhir Musim|website=FourFourTwo|accessdate=30 September 2017}} and undergo recovery in his native Netherlands.{{cite web|url=http://www.antarasulsel.com/berita/78721/ronald-pulang-ke-belanda-pulihkan-kondisi|title=Ronald pulang ke Belanda pulihkan kondisi - ANTARA News Makassar - ANTARA News Makassar - Berita Terkini Makassar|website=antarasulsel.com|accessdate=30 September 2017}}

Throughout his stay in Indonesia, the footballer was suspended once for getting two straight yellow cards.{{cite web|url=http://www.tribunnews.com/superskor/2016/10/13/ronald-hikspoor-absen-perkuat-psm-makassar-lawan-arema|title=Ronald Hikspoor Absen Perkuat PSM Makassar Lawan Arema|website=Tribunnews.com|accessdate=30 September 2017}}

Coaching career

In 2023, he was appointed assistant coach of Eerste Divisie club Helmond Sport.{{cite news |last1=Ottens |first1=Chris |title=Ooit stond hij op billboards in Azië, nu begeleidt hij profvoetballers: 'Ik was bij PSV niet de makkelijkste' |url=https://www.ed.nl/helmond-sport/ooit-stond-hij-op-billboards-in-azie-nu-begeleidt-hij-profvoetballers-ik-was-bij-psv-niet-de-makkelijkste~a8edd232/ |access-date=14 July 2024 |work=Eindhovens Dagblad |date=13 July 2023 |language=nl}}