Olivier Renard
Encyclopedia
Olivier Renard is a Belgian football goalkeeper
who currently plays for KV Mechelen. He was transferred in January 2008 from Standard Liege
. He has also represented his country in the national football team and was a part of the Belgian team in the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship
and he played at the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
in 2000
and 2002
where he was backup goalie to Jean-François Gillet
. In the 2007–2008 season he finished second in the Goalkeeper of the year award
, next to youngster Kenny Steppe
.
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
who currently plays for KV Mechelen. He was transferred in January 2008 from Standard Liege
Standard Liège
Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège (Dutch: Standard Luik [], German: Standard Lüttich , is a Belgian football club from the city of Liège....
. He has also represented his country in the national football team and was a part of the Belgian team in the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship
1997 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship was the 11th staging of the FIFA World Youth Championship. It was held from June 16 to July 5, 1997 in Malaysia.-Venues:-Qualification:The following 24 teams qualified for the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship...
and he played at the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The European Under-21 Football Championship is a football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. It is held every two years. The competition has existed in its current form since 1978. It was preceded by the Under 23 Challenge Cup which ran from 1967 to 1970...
in 2000
UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The European Under-21 Football Championship is a football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. It is held every two years. The competition has existed in its current form since 1978. It was preceded by the Under 23 Challenge Cup which ran from 1967 to 1970...
and 2002
2002 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
UEFA U-21 Championship 2002 was the 13th staging of UEFA's European Under-21 Football Championship. The final tournament was hosted by Switzerland between 16 and 28 May 2002.Czech Republic U-21s won the competition for the first time.-Qualification:...
where he was backup goalie to Jean-François Gillet
Jean-François Gillet
Jean-François Gillet is a Belgian professional footballer. He currently plays for the Italian Serie A side Bologna. A skilled goalkeeper, he is considered an expert penalty stopper...
. In the 2007–2008 season he finished second in the Goalkeeper of the year award
Belgian professional football awards
The Belgian professional football awards is a collection of awards given at the end of each season since 1983. The first year, the only award was the Manager of the Year. There are now 5 awards: Footballer, Young Footballer, Goalkeeper, Manager and Referee. The voters are all the players from...
, next to youngster Kenny Steppe
Kenny Steppe
Kenny Steppe is a Belgian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Heerenveen in the Dutch Eredivisie.-Club career:As a child, he played in the Germinal Beerschot youth ranks...
.