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Benjamin van Leer

b. 1992

Dutch association football player

Association football player
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About Benjamin van Leer

Born 1992. Benjamin van Leer is a Dutch association football player.

Benjamin van Leer (born 9 April 1992) is a retired Dutch professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He formerly played for Jong PSV, Roda JC Kerkrade, Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam.

Career In June 2017, Van Leer joined Ajax on a four-year contract from Roda JC Kerkrade. The transfer fee paid to Kerkrade was reported as €700,000.

On 30 June 2020, van Leer signed a two-year contract with Sparta Rotterdam. In June 2023, after a year without club, Van Leer's partner, Lieke Martens, confirmed in an interview that he had retired from football.

Personal life Born in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, Van Leer is of Moluccan descent.

On 13 June 2023, he married fellow professional footballer Lieke Martens in Málaga, Spain after a five-year relationship. On 19 August 2024, Martens publicly announced that the couple was expecting their first child.

Career statistics

Honours Jong Ajax Eerste Divisie: 2017–18

Ajax Johan Cruyff Shield: 2019

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Important facts

Born
9 April 1992, Houten
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Benjamin van Leer?

Dutch association football player

When was Benjamin van Leer born?

Benjamin van Leer was born on 9 April 1992 in Houten.

What is Benjamin van Leer's occupation?

Benjamin van Leer is an association football player.

What nationality is Benjamin van Leer?

Benjamin van Leer is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Benjamin van Leer

· Wikidata: Q15873030

· DBpedia: Benjamin van Leer

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