In 1992, Van Riel signed for Belgian second tier side
Sint-Niklaas. On 21 August 1994, Van Riel debuted for Eendracht Aalst during a 3–2 win over
Beerschot. After that, he signed for
Oostende in the Belgian top flight. In 1999, he signed for Belgian third tier team Schoten after trialing for
Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English second tier and Dutch second tier outfit
TOP Oss. In 2002, Van Riel signed for in the Belgian fifth tier. ==References==