About Rolf Leeser
Lived 1929 – 2018 (aged 88). Rolf Leeser was a Dutch association football player and fashion designer.
Rolf Leeser (4 June 1929 – 21 March 2018) was a German-born footballer who played for Ajax in the Netherlands from 1948 to 1954.
Biography Leeser, born in Essen on 4 June 1929, He joined the Ajax youth academy at the age of 12, and made his first professional appearance for the club on 19 September 1948. Leeser became a regular during the 1951–52 season, and continued to play until April 1954, scoring six goals in 34 total appearances for the club over the course of his career.
Outside of football, Leeser was a fashion designer. He founded Leeser B.V., a women's fashion chain, and contributed to the redesign of the Ajax logo, which has been in use since 1990. He died on 21 March 2018, aged 88. Lesser was married to jurist Anita B. Leeser-Gassan.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rolf Leeser?
Dutch football player (1929-2018)
When was Rolf Leeser born?
Rolf Leeser was born on 4 June 1929 in Essen.
When did Rolf Leeser die?
Rolf Leeser died on 21 March 2018 in Amsterdam.
What was Rolf Leeser's occupation?
Rolf Leeser was an association football player and fashion designer.
What nationality was Rolf Leeser?
Rolf Leeser was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rolf Leeser. https://biography.guide/rolf-leeser/
MLA: "Rolf Leeser." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rolf-leeser/.
Chicago: "Rolf Leeser." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rolf-leeser/.
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