Born in
Valkenswaard, Pijs began playing amateur football with his hometown club
VV De Valk. In 1961, he turned professional by signing with
PSV Eindhoven. Pijs played for PSV in the
Eredivisie for six seasons before finishing his career with spells at
Sparta Rotterdam,
N.E.C.,
FC Den Bosch and
EVV Eindhoven. He was a member of PSV's
1962–63 Eredivisie winning side. ==International career==