Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Robert ''Rob'' van Dijk (born 15 January 1969) is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, as a goalkeeper. Van Dijk was born in Voorhout, South Holland. In his youth, he never thought he would make it to became a professional footballer. He only enjoyed playing football with his friends on amateur level, while his dream was to become a physical education teacher. Van Dijk started his career at local team Foreholte, as a meritorious sweeper, who ''roamed'' around the back line. Goalkeeper in his team was two-year younger Edwin van der Sar: "I was the last man to kick all the balls away, while Edwin did the rest. It was a nice time. I still talk to him occasionally." At the age of 19, van Dijk started playing futsal with some friends in a recreational team. As someone had to be the goalkeeper, he made the sacrifice, which went well above expectation. When van der Sar left Foreholte for vv Noordwijk, van Dijk switched his position on the field and became the goalkeeper of the club''s reserves, being promoted to the first team after one season.