Erwin Mulder
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Erwin Mulder (ˈɛrʋɪn ˈmʏɫdər) (born 3 March 1989 in Pannerden
, Gelderland
) is a Dutch
footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Dutch Eredivisie
club Feyenoord.
, Gelderland
, the Netherlands
, a small village close to the German
border between Arnhem
and Zevenaar
. Mulder's father was a talented goalkeeper, making his first team debut at the age of 16 on the second highest amateur level. Mulder has two older brothers.
club R.K.P.S.C.. At the age of ten, Mulder made the switch from field player to goalkeeper. After being a goalkeeper for one year, Mulder received his first invitation for the KNVB
district team: "From that moment on I realized I had talent. I really enjoyed it as well, diving in the mud, loved it."
When Mulder went to secondary school
around the age of 12, the goalkeeper joined the Vitesse youth academy, a professional Eredivisie
club from Arnhem
. After playing for Vitesse for three seasons, Mulder was asked to join the Feyenoord youth academy. At Feyenoord, Mulder was seen as one of the biggest goalkeeping talents. Feyenoord's former goalkeeping coach Pim Doesburg predicted Mulder to be the first goalkeeper to reach Feyenoord's first team coming directly from the Feyenoord youth academy since Joop Hiele in the late seventies.
. As the reserve goalkeepers Patrick Lodewijks
and Sherif Ekramy
were both facing injuries, the teenager was Henk Timmer
's first stand-in. Mulder was on the bench for over ten matches during the season 2006–07, but didn't make his official first team debut. In January 2007, Mulder was one of the few talents to join the first team on training camp in Belek
, Turkey
, but returned to the Feyenoord U19 squad afterwards.
On June 3, 2007, Feyenoord announced Mulder was officially promoted to Feyenoord's first team squad for the season 2007–08
and extended Mulder's contract until summer 2011 on September 28, 2007. As Patrick Lodewijks
retired, Mulder became third goalkeeper behind Henk Timmer
and Sherif Ekramy
. Due to injuries of the first two goalkeepers, Mulder made his official Eredivisie
debut on December 2, 2007, in the home match against Heracles Almelo
(6–0).
. Excelsior just relegated to the Eerste Divisie
and was in need of a first team goalkeeper when Ronald Graafland
left the club to join Vitesse. At Excelsior, Mulder played 36 matches for the third club from Rotterdam
and finished on a 5th place in the Eerste Divisie.
's contract, Mulder returned to Feyenoord for the season 2009–10. During pre-season, Mulder had to battle with reserve goalkeeper Rob van Dijk
and Feyenoord U19's Darley Ramon Torres
for a regular place under the bar.
Mulder was close to another season loan spell at Excelsior when Feyenoord decided to test the Slovak
goalkeeper Kamil Čontofalský
. Mulder trained with the Excelsior squad for a week, but returned to Feyenoord when Čontofalský's trial was ended. However, Mulder pulled a muscle during a training session, causing him to be sidelined for over four weeks. After his recovery, Mulder remained at Feyenoord, but had to be satisfied with a role as reserve goalkeeper. Following Rob Van Dijk release becoming a free agent (then signing for FC Utrecht on a free transfer), Mulder battle with Darley to become Feyenoord first choice goalkeeper.
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|2008–09
||rowspan="1"|Excelsior||rowspan="1"|Eerste Divisie
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|2009–10||rowspan="1"|Feyenoord||rowspan="1"|Eredivisie
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Pannerden
Pannerden is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Rijnwaarden.Pannerden was a separate municipality from 1818 to 1985, when it became a part of the new municipality of Rijnwaarden.-External links:*...
, Gelderland
Gelderland
Gelderland is the largest province of the Netherlands, located in the central eastern part of the country. The capital city is Arnhem. The two other major cities, Nijmegen and Apeldoorn have more inhabitants. Other major regional centers in Gelderland are Ede, Doetinchem, Zutphen, Tiel, Wijchen,...
) is a Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Dutch Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
club Feyenoord.
Early life
Mulder was born and raised in PannerdenPannerden
Pannerden is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Rijnwaarden.Pannerden was a separate municipality from 1818 to 1985, when it became a part of the new municipality of Rijnwaarden.-External links:*...
, Gelderland
Gelderland
Gelderland is the largest province of the Netherlands, located in the central eastern part of the country. The capital city is Arnhem. The two other major cities, Nijmegen and Apeldoorn have more inhabitants. Other major regional centers in Gelderland are Ede, Doetinchem, Zutphen, Tiel, Wijchen,...
, the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, a small village close to the German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
border between Arnhem
Arnhem
Arnhem is a city and municipality, situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of Gelderland and located near the river Nederrijn as well as near the St. Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development. Arnhem has 146,095 residents as one of the...
and Zevenaar
Zevenaar
Zevenaar is a municipality and a city in the eastern Netherlands, near the border with Germany.- Population centres :*Angerlo*Babberich*Giesbeek*Lathum*Ooy*Oud Zevenaar*Zevenaar...
. Mulder's father was a talented goalkeeper, making his first team debut at the age of 16 on the second highest amateur level. Mulder has two older brothers.
Youth career
Mulder started playing football at local PannerdenPannerden
Pannerden is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Rijnwaarden.Pannerden was a separate municipality from 1818 to 1985, when it became a part of the new municipality of Rijnwaarden.-External links:*...
club R.K.P.S.C.. At the age of ten, Mulder made the switch from field player to goalkeeper. After being a goalkeeper for one year, Mulder received his first invitation for the KNVB
Royal Dutch Football Association
The Royal Dutch Football Association is the governing body of football in the Netherlands. It organises the main Dutch football leagues , the amateur leagues, the KNVB Cup, and the Dutch national football team. It is based in the municipality of Zeist.The KNVB came into being on 8 December 1889...
district team: "From that moment on I realized I had talent. I really enjoyed it as well, diving in the mud, loved it."
When Mulder went to secondary school
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
around the age of 12, the goalkeeper joined the Vitesse youth academy, a professional Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
club from Arnhem
Arnhem
Arnhem is a city and municipality, situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of Gelderland and located near the river Nederrijn as well as near the St. Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development. Arnhem has 146,095 residents as one of the...
. After playing for Vitesse for three seasons, Mulder was asked to join the Feyenoord youth academy. At Feyenoord, Mulder was seen as one of the biggest goalkeeping talents. Feyenoord's former goalkeeping coach Pim Doesburg predicted Mulder to be the first goalkeeper to reach Feyenoord's first team coming directly from the Feyenoord youth academy since Joop Hiele in the late seventies.
Small steps (2006–2008)
In November 2006, at the age of 17, Mulder was invited to Feyenoord's first team squad by Feyenoord coach Erwin KoemanErwin Koeman
Erwin Koeman is a former football player and Dutch football manager. Currently he is the manager of FC Utrecht in the Dutch Eredivisie. He is the son of Dutch international footballer Martin Koeman, and, alongside his younger brother Ronald, has also represented the Netherlands...
. As the reserve goalkeepers Patrick Lodewijks
Patrick Lodewijks
Patrick Lodewijks is a retired Dutch footballer who played as a goalkeeper.He played in 374 Eredivisie games in a 20-year professional career, in representation of three clubs.-Football career:...
and Sherif Ekramy
Sherif Ekramy
Sherif Ekramy is an Egyptian footballer. He currently plays as a goalkeeper for Al-Ahly and the Egyptian national team.He has previously played for Feyenoord, Ankaragücü and most recently, El Gouna FC, with whom he helped win promotion to the top flight for the 2009-2010 season.His spell in the...
were both facing injuries, the teenager was Henk Timmer
Henk Timmer (footballer)
Hendrik "Henk" Timmer is a retired Dutch footballer who played as a goalkeeper.-Club career:For 11 years, Timmer played only in the second division, with FC Zwolle – named PEC in his first year...
's first stand-in. Mulder was on the bench for over ten matches during the season 2006–07, but didn't make his official first team debut. In January 2007, Mulder was one of the few talents to join the first team on training camp in Belek
Belek
Belek is a township with own municipality in Serik district in Turkey's Antalya Province. The local population varies between 750 and 10,000 in low and high season, respectively....
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, but returned to the Feyenoord U19 squad afterwards.
On June 3, 2007, Feyenoord announced Mulder was officially promoted to Feyenoord's first team squad for the season 2007–08
Eredivisie 2007-08
The 2007–08 Eredivisie was the 52nd season of the Eredivisie, the top division of association football in the Netherlands. The season began in August 2007 and ended on 18 May 2008, with defending champions PSV retaining their title with 72 points....
and extended Mulder's contract until summer 2011 on September 28, 2007. As Patrick Lodewijks
Patrick Lodewijks
Patrick Lodewijks is a retired Dutch footballer who played as a goalkeeper.He played in 374 Eredivisie games in a 20-year professional career, in representation of three clubs.-Football career:...
retired, Mulder became third goalkeeper behind Henk Timmer
Henk Timmer (footballer)
Hendrik "Henk" Timmer is a retired Dutch footballer who played as a goalkeeper.-Club career:For 11 years, Timmer played only in the second division, with FC Zwolle – named PEC in his first year...
and Sherif Ekramy
Sherif Ekramy
Sherif Ekramy is an Egyptian footballer. He currently plays as a goalkeeper for Al-Ahly and the Egyptian national team.He has previously played for Feyenoord, Ankaragücü and most recently, El Gouna FC, with whom he helped win promotion to the top flight for the 2009-2010 season.His spell in the...
. Due to injuries of the first two goalkeepers, Mulder made his official Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
debut on December 2, 2007, in the home match against Heracles Almelo
Heracles Almelo
Heracles Almelo is a football club from Almelo, Netherlands.Heracles Almelo were founded on May 3, 1903 as Heracles, after the demigod son of Zeus. They changed their name on July 1, 1974 to SC Heracles '74 and finally settled on the current name in 1998. The club has won the Dutch national title...
(6–0).
Loan spell (2008–2009)
To gain experience, Mulder joined Excelsior on loan for the season 2008–09Eerste Divisie 2008-09
Eerste Divisie 2008–09 began in August 2008 and concluded in May 2009, with the promotion playoffs. Sixteen clubs were remained in the Eerste Divisie, whilst Excelsior and VVV-Venlo were relegated from the Eredivisie 2007-08...
. Excelsior just relegated to the Eerste Divisie
Eerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
and was in need of a first team goalkeeper when Ronald Graafland
Ronald Graafland
Ronald Graafland is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for Feyenoord Rotterdam. His former clubs are Feyenoord Rotterdam, Excelsior Rotterdam, Vitesse and Ajax.-Club:Feyenoord* Eredivisie : 1998–99Ajax...
left the club to join Vitesse. At Excelsior, Mulder played 36 matches for the third club from Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
and finished on a 5th place in the Eerste Divisie.
Back at Feyenoord (2009–2010)
When Feyenoord decided not to renew first team goalkeeper Henk TimmerHenk Timmer (footballer)
Hendrik "Henk" Timmer is a retired Dutch footballer who played as a goalkeeper.-Club career:For 11 years, Timmer played only in the second division, with FC Zwolle – named PEC in his first year...
's contract, Mulder returned to Feyenoord for the season 2009–10. During pre-season, Mulder had to battle with reserve goalkeeper Rob van Dijk
Rob van Dijk
Robert 'Rob' van Dijk is a Dutch footballer who plays for FC Utrecht as a goalkeeper.-Early life:Van Dijk was born in Voorhout, South Holland. In his youth, he never thought he would make it to became a professional footballer...
and Feyenoord U19's Darley Ramon Torres
Darley Ramon Torres
Darley Ramon Torres , commonly known as Darley, is a Brazilian footballer. He currently plays as a goalkeeper for Dutch Eredivisie club Feyenoord.-Atlético Mineiro :...
for a regular place under the bar.
Mulder was close to another season loan spell at Excelsior when Feyenoord decided to test the Slovak
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
goalkeeper Kamil Čontofalský
Kamil Contofalský
Kamil Čontofalský is a Slovak international football goalkeeper who plays for the Czech Gambrinus liga side SK Slavia Prague.-Club career:...
. Mulder trained with the Excelsior squad for a week, but returned to Feyenoord when Čontofalský's trial was ended. However, Mulder pulled a muscle during a training session, causing him to be sidelined for over four weeks. After his recovery, Mulder remained at Feyenoord, but had to be satisfied with a role as reserve goalkeeper. Following Rob Van Dijk release becoming a free agent (then signing for FC Utrecht on a free transfer), Mulder battle with Darley to become Feyenoord first choice goalkeeper.
Statistics
|-|2006–07||rowspan="2"|Feyenoord||rowspan="2"|Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
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|2007–08
Eredivisie 2007-08
The 2007–08 Eredivisie was the 52nd season of the Eredivisie, the top division of association football in the Netherlands. The season began in August 2007 and ended on 18 May 2008, with defending champions PSV retaining their title with 72 points....
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|2008–09
Eerste Divisie 2008-09
Eerste Divisie 2008–09 began in August 2008 and concluded in May 2009, with the promotion playoffs. Sixteen clubs were remained in the Eerste Divisie, whilst Excelsior and VVV-Venlo were relegated from the Eredivisie 2007-08...
||rowspan="1"|Excelsior||rowspan="1"|Eerste Divisie
Eerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
||36||0||0||0||0||0||36||0
|-
|2009–10||rowspan="1"|Feyenoord||rowspan="1"|Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
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37||0||0||0||0||0||37||0
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- Statistics accurate as of last match played on May 8, 2009.
External links
- Official Erwin Mulder profile on Feyenoord.nl
- Kameraadjes Club: Erwin Mulder
- Voetbal InternationalVoetbal InternationalVoetbal International is a Dutch football magazine, which has been publishing since 1965. It is the oldest Dutch football magazine that is still running....
: Erwin Mulder