SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

LEROY FER
LEROY FER
Holland flag
Number
#8
Nationality
Holland
Team
FEYENOORD (Netherlands)
Coach
DICK ADVOCAAT
Position
M (Midfielder)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 6 4 2 5 3 2 28 2.8 £1M

Leroy Fer

  • Full name: Leroy Johan Fer
  • Date of birth: April 5, 1990
  • Place of birth: Zoetermeer, Netherlands
  • Nationality: Dutch
  • Position: Central midfield (can play box-to-box / defensive midfield)

Club career (selected)

  • ADO Den Haag – Youth and senior debut; developed through the ADO academy and broke into the first team.
  • FC Twente – Transferred in 2009; established himself in the Eredivisie and gained attention domestically and in Europe.
  • Feyenoord – Joined in 2011; became an important midfield presence, contributing with goals and physical midfield play.
  • Norwich City – Moved to the Premier League in 2013; known for his driving runs and long-range shooting.
  • Swansea City – Continued in the Premier League after leaving Norwich.
  • QPR (loan) – Short-term loan spell during his time in England.
  • Feyenoord (return) – Returned to Feyenoord later in his career, contributing experience and leadership.

International career

  • Represented the Netherlands at youth levels and the senior national team.
  • Selected for major squads and earned multiple caps; known for his athleticism and presence in midfield.

Playing style & attributes

  • Powerful, box-to-box midfielder with strong physicality.
  • Good at driving forward with the ball, timing late runs into the box, and long-range shooting.
  • Also capable of performing defensive duties and linking play between defense and attack.

Notes

  • Leroy Fer has had a career spanning top Dutch clubs and English clubs, with notable spells at Feyenoord and in the Premier League.
  • For up-to-date statistics (appearances, goals, current club status), consult a current sports database or club website, as transfers and squad status can change.