Regillio "Regi" Nooitmeer (born 16 July 1983) is a Dutch-born Haitian former footballer who played as a defender.[1] He has played for the senior Haiti national team, having previously represented the Netherlands at under-21 level.
In 2008, he was scheduled to move to Drogheda United. He agreed a two-year contract with the club but a heart condition was discovered in his medical with Drogheda. Nooitmeer was forced to retire temporarily from the game whilst undergoing extensive medical testing to prove the original diagnosis was incorrect. He has since been proven fully fit.[citation needed]
He returned to the Netherlands and signed with SC Neptunus Rotterdam.[2]
In 2010, he joined FC Haka in Finland. He had a great season and was one of the best defenders in the 2010 season. He is widely known for his speed, great tackling and his passion for the game. Regi is a Fans favourite.[3]
Nooitmeer has played centre-back, right-back, defensive midfield and as a right winger. He has also played left-back for Galway United.[citation needed]
He is 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall and weights 12 st 11 lb (81 kg)[4]
International career
In March 2008 he made his international debut for Haiti in a 3-1 loss to Ecuador.[5]
His international career was cut short by the mis-diagnosed heart condition.[citation needed]
