Ricky van Wolfswinkel (full name: Ricky van Wolfswinkel) is a Dutch professional footballer known primarily as a striker. Below is a concise profile focused on his background and the period related to Vitesse Arnhem.

• Full name: Ricky van Wolfswinkel
• Date of birth: 27 January 1989
• Place of birth: Wierden, Netherlands
• Nationality: Dutch
• Position: Striker (center forward)

Career summary (highlights related to Vitesse)

• Van Wolfswinkel began his senior career at FC Utrecht (debut 2007) where he established himself as a goalscorer.
• He moved to Sporting CP in Portugal in 2011, then transferred to clubs including Norwich City (England), Real Betis (Spain, loan), and returned to the Netherlands on loan at Vitesse Arnhem.
• Vitesse (loan): Ricky van Wolfswinkel joined Vitesse on loan from Norwich City for the 2014–2015 season. During that spell he contributed as a forward, bringing experience and Championship-level physical presence to the Eredivisie side. He helped Vitesse in league and cup competitions while recovering form after less prolific periods abroad.
• After Vitesse he went on to sign for FC Basel in Switzerland (initially on loan in 2015, later permanent), where he revived his scoring record, and later returned to FC Utrecht where he again became a prominent scorer in the Eredivisie.

Playing style

• Traditional center forward: good movement in the box, strong finishing with both feet and head, and capable of holding up play.
• Known for penalty-taking composure and positional sense to score from rebounds and crosses.

Notable achievements

• Top scorer for FC Utrecht in multiple seasons.
• Domestic trophies: won Swiss Super League with FC Basel (2015–16 season).
• International: represented the Netherlands at youth levels and earned senior call-ups.

Current status (as of last widely available update)

Ricky van Wolfswinkel continued his career after his spells at Vitesse and Basel, notably returning to FC Utrecht where he resumed scoring at Eredivisie level. For the most current club and stats, consult an up-to-date sports database or the club’s official site, as transfers and appearances change season by season.