Reinier Lambertus "René" van de Kerkhof (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɛiniːr lɑmˈbɛrtʏs rəˈneː vɑn də ˈkɛr(ə)kɦɔf]; born 16 September 1951) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a right winger for FC Twente, PSV Eindhoven and the Netherlands national team.

Van de Kerkhof and his twin brother Willy were squad members of the Dutch national team that made the World Cup final in 1974 and became key players in the team that made the 1978 final, losing to hosts West Germany and Argentina, respectively.

Despite the bandage having been passed by FIFA and worn in previous matches, the referee, Italian Sergio Gonella vacillated.

It was a beautiful period under coach Kees Rijvers", van de Kerkhof later would tell to Berend Scholten.

[3] Van de Kerkhof was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004.