About Steve De Ridder
Born 1987. Steve De Ridder is a Belgian association football player.
Steve Danny Marc De Ridder (born 25 February 1987) is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a winger.
He has played in the Netherlands for De Graafschap and FC Utrecht and in England for Southampton and Bolton Wanderers. He was born in Ghent.
Club career De Graafschap He was awarded the player of the season award for the 2010–11 season.
Southampton On 22 July 2011, he joined Southampton from De Graafschap for a significant undisclosed fee on a three-year deal. He made his league debut coming on as a second-half substitute, replacing David Connolly against Leeds United on 6 August 2011. On 9 August 2011, he made his full debut in the League Cup first round, scoring the first goal in a 4–1 victory over Torquay United. On 28 September 2011, he scored his first league goal in a 2–1 loss to Cardiff City. On 22 October 2011, he scored a late equaliser in a 1–1 draw at Reading after coming on as a substitute.
He left the club on 1 August 2013, having his contract cancelled by mutual consent.
Bolton Wanderers loan On 31 January 2013, De Ridder joined Bolton Wanderers on an initial one-month loan deal. He made his debut two days later, coming on as a second-half substitute for Chris Eagles, in Bolton's 2–1 defeat at Watford. On 4 March 2013, his loan spell ended and he returned to his parent club.
FC Utrecht On 1 August 2013, De Ridder signed a three-year contract with FC Utrecht.
FC Copenhagen In May 2014 De Ridder made a move to F.C. Copenhagen. He made his Danish Superliga debut on 20 July in a match against Silkeborg IF.
His contract was terminated at 19 August 2016.
Sint-Truiden On 27 August 2019 he signed with Sint-Truiden.
Deinze On 7 September 2022, De Ridder was loaned by Deinze. On 6 April 2023, De Ridder agreed to join Deinze on a permanent basis and signed a two-year contract. He left the club in December 2024 after Deinze was declared bankrupt and ceased operations.
Honours De Graafschap Eerste Divisie: 2009–10
Southampton Football League Championship runners-up: 2011–12
Copenhagen Danish Cup: 2014–15
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Who is Steve De Ridder?
Belgian footballer (born 1987)
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Steve De Ridder was born on 25 February 1987 in Ghent.
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Steve De Ridder is an association football player.
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