Regi Blinker, born on 4th June 1969 in the Netherlands, carved out his expired football career primarily as a midfielder. Standing at a modest 5ft 8in (1.73m) and weighing 11st 6lb (73kg), he played with the tenacity and drive that was often larger than his physique.
Blinker's professional football journey commenced in July 1986 when he joined the ranks of Rotterdam-based football club, Feyenoord. Notable performances from Blinker during his stay with Feyenoord included an impressive 13 goals from 30 appearances during the 1992-1993 season, and a commendable nine from 29 during the subsequent 1993-1994 season.
In a brief twist of events, Blinker joined Den Bosch in the Eerste Divisie in September 1988 but returned to Feyenoord in July 1989, continuously delivering solid performances on the pitch.
The midpoint of the 90s saw Blinker enlisted under Sheffield Wednesday, a distinguished club playing in England's Championship. Between 1995 to 1997, he participated in 42 league matches and scored three goals.
At the tail end of summer in 1997, Blinker made a significant move to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership for a transfer fee rounding to £1.4m. Blinker's tenure with Celtic was noticeable. He saw significant game time, playing in 48 league matches across three seasons from 1997 to 2000 and contributing nine goals in total. His knack for positioning himself right and an eye for opportunities were crucial facets of his gameplay that served Celtic well.
Blinker briefly found his football journey bringing him back to his home nation, the Netherlands, as he joined RBC in October 2000, followed by Sparta Rotterdam in June 2001. After two years and 30 league appearances with Sparta Rotterdam, Blinker transferred out in June 2003, marking the conclusion of his vivid career.
