Kenneth Vermeer

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Kenneth Vermeer
Personal information
Full nameKenneth Harold Vermeer
Date of birth (1986-01-10) 10 January 1986[1]
Place of birthAmsterdam, Netherlands
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing positionGoalkeeper
Club information
Current clubAjax
Number1
Youth career
1999Neerlandia/SLTO
1999–2005Ajax
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2005–Ajax95(0)
2007–2008→ Willem II (loan)16(0)
2013–→ Jong Ajax4(0)
National team‡
2001–2002Netherlands U164(0)
2002Netherlands U171(0)
2004Netherlands U181(0)
2004Netherlands U194(0)
2005Netherlands U205(1)
2006–2008Netherlands U2116(0)
2007–2008Netherlands U239(0)
2008Netherlands Olympic5(0)
2012–Netherlands4(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 2 February 2014 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 7 June 2013 (UTC)

Kenneth Vermeer (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkɛ.nət fər.ˈmɪːr], born 10 January 1986) is a Dutch footballer of Surinamese descent, who plays as goalkeeper for AFC Ajax in the Dutch Eredivisie and the Netherlands national football team.[2]

Career

AFC Ajax

Vermeer started relatively late in his youth as a goalkeeper, having started as an outfield player. He was scouted as a keeper by Ajax from FC Blauw-Wit Amsterdam.[3] He went through the various youth squads at the Ajax Academy before ending up in Jong Ajax, where he often trained with the first squad. In the 2006-07 season, Vermeer became Ajax's third keeper, making his first team debut in a UEFA Cup match against IK Start.[4]

Willem II (loan)

In February 2007, Vermeer extended his contract with Ajax until June 2010. Vermeer's opportunities in the first squad were limited due to the presence of Maarten Stekelenburg and Dennis Gentenaar, so Vermeer was loaned out for the 2007-08 season to Willem II to gain Eredivisie experience.[5] Due to an injury for teammate Maikel Aerts, Vermeer started as first-choice goalkeeper for Willem II, and made his Eredivisie debut for the club. After Aerts recovered he was once again first choice. Aerts was once again injured in a match against Ajax, and Vermeer ended the season as first-choice keeper for the club.[6]

Return to Ajax

At the start of the 2008-09 season, Vermeer returned to Ajax and was included in the squad by new manager Marco van Basten, once again behind Stekelenburg and Gentenaar.[7] During the season he would pass Gentenaar to establish as the second choice keeper behind Stekelenburg. After Stekelenburg was injured in September 2008, Vermeer finally made his Eredivisie debut for Ajax, in a match against SC Heerenveen.[8] Although Ajax lost the match 5–2, Vermeer's performance was seen as positive. Vermeer would play every game until the winter break, making a good impression. After Stekelenburg's recovery after the winter break he reestablished himself as first keeper. After Stekelenburg was once again injured in February 2009, Vermeer was once again first keeper, and would keep that position even after Stekelenburg was fit again, finishing the season as first keeper.[9]

Vermeer with Ajax team-mates in 2011.

At the start of the 2009-10 season, Martin Jol was appointed as new manager, and Vermeer was once again Stekelenburg's understudy, playing only one Eredivisie match in the entire season.[10] Vermeer was seriously injured in the 2010-11 pre-season, tearing his achilles tendon, and he would only return to the squad in April 2011.[11] Stekelenburg was injured, so Vermeer was immediately in the starting line-up for his first game back, a match against Heracles Almelo.[12] Vermeer would play every remaining game that season as Ajax clinched their 30th Eredivisie title under new manager Frank de Boer.[13]

Prior to the 2011–12 season, Stekelenburg was sold to A.S. Roma, so Vermeer started the season as first keeper, with deputies Jasper Cillessen and Jeroen Verhoeven. Although he had a rocky start to the season by conceding six goals in a game at Utrecht and a weak shot in a match against Roda, Vermeer has rebounded well and has made the net his own following the departure of Maarten Stekelenburg.[14] He was especially sharp in a game against Olympique Lyonnais in the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League as he successfully kept a clean sheet in France.[15] Helping Ajax to consecutive league titles, Vermeer's deputy Jeroen Verhoeven departed ahead of the 2012–13 campaign who was then replaced by Mickey van der Hart, who had impressed the previous season during the clubs NextGen Series campaign.[16] In April 2012, Ajax announced the extension of Vermeer's contract for 2 more years, binding him to the club until the summer of 2015.[17] On 20 January 2013 during the Klassieker match against arch-rivals Feyenoord, Vermeer helped Ajax to a 3–0 victory at home, keeping a clean sheet while saving a penalty kick from Lex Immers in the 64'-minute of the game.[18] On 17 February 2013 Kenneth Vermeer was admitted to the illustrious Club van 100 of Ajax, making his 100th career appearance for the club in the away match against RKC Waalwijk, he then stopped another penalty shot in this match from Robert Braber.[19] Kenneth Vermeer was sent off in a home match against Heracles Almelo, after he erroneously brought down Geoffrey Castillion. While injuring himself in the process, Vermeer would miss the impending Topper away match against PSV on 14 April 2013 due to his red card.[20] He finished the season as first choice keeper once more helping Ajax to win their third consecutive league title, a feat the club had not achieved since 1967 when they were last able to secure three national titles in a row.[21]

Vermeer (left) with Eyong Enoh.

On 27 July 2013, Kenneth Vermeer helped Ajax to win the Dutch Super Cup (Johan Cruijff Shield) in a match that went into overtime against neighboring AZ from Alkmaar, with the match ending in a 3–2 win for the Amsterdammers.[22] With Vermeer remaining the first choice keeper at the start of the 2013–14 season, The club was off to a rough start after the departure of vice captain and defender Toby Alderweireld, as well as the departure of Christian Eriksen.[23] During the transition period, Ajax would concede four goals in two scoreless losses each only four days apart, with the first incident occurring on 18 September 2013 in the 2013–14 UEFA Champions League group stage match against FC Barcelona at Camp Nou, and the second incident only four days later at the Philips Stadion in the Topper match against PSV.[24] This was a club record, with the defeat to Barcelona only being the fifth ever match that Ajax would lose by such a margin on a continental level.[25] Following these events, Ajax manager Frank de Boer announced that would temporarily give the precedence to then second choice keeper Jasper Cillessen while Vermeer could focus on his training and conditioning in order to obtain his form he had previously displayed.[26] On 28 October 2013, Kenneth Vermeer made his debut in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of professional football in the Netherlands when he appeared in goal for newly promoted Jong Ajax in the 0–4 loss at home against FC Dordrecht.[27]

International career

Netherlands youth teams

Born in the Netherlands to Surinamese parents, however due to Suriname's rules against dual citizenship, players who take Dutch citizenship are no longer eligible to represent the Netherlands' former colony. He has nevertheless represented the Netherlands, his country of birth on various youth levels, making his international debut on 25 October 2001 while playing for the Netherlands under-16 squad at the Walker Crisp Tournament in England in a 1–2 loss against Germany U-16.[28] He also appeared in the 2002 Aegean Cup in Turkey for the under-16 team, making a total of four appearances while keeping a clean sheet once.[29] On 10 October 2002, Vermeer made his debut and only appearance for the Netherlands U-17 side in a friendly match against Portugal U-17.[30] He made his first and only appearance for the Netherlands under-18 squad in a friendly match against Greece U-18, keeping a clean sheet in the 1–0 victory as well. On 4 September 2004 Vermeer made his debut for the Netherlands U-19 in a friendly match against Greece U-19 which ended in a 1–0 win, and also made three appearances in the qualification process for the 2005 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. Although failing to qualify, he was able to keep a clean sheet in three of his appearances for the under-19 side.[31]

In 2005, Kenneth Vermeer played for the Netherlands U-20 team at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship that was hosted in the Netherlands. He was the first choice keeper for the Dutch, while the team exited at quarter-finals by penalties (9–10) against Nigeria U-20. Vemeer scored a penalty for the Dutch in this match, while keeping a clean sheet against the Australian, Beninois and Chilean under 20 teams during the course of the tournament.[32] At age 20 he was called up to play for the Netherlands under-21 squad, making his debut on 24 May 2006 in the opening match of the 2006 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship against Ukraine U-21. Although the Netherlands lost the opening fixture 2–1, the Dutch would eventually win the tournament, marking the nations first U-21 European Championship as they defeated the Ukraine U-21 by score of 3–0 in the final.[33] Remaining in the under-21 team the following year, Vermeer helped his team to secure their second consecutive Under-21 Championship after the Dutch defeated Serbia U-21 4–1 in the final.[34]

Netherlands Olympic team

In 2008, Kenneth Vermeer was selected by Foppe de Haan for the Netherlands Olympic football team to compete in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.[35] On 2 August 2008 he made his debut for the Netherlands Olympic squad in a friendly match against Ivory Coast in preporation for the Summer games.[36] In total Vermeer competed in 5 matches for the Olympic team, with four caps during Olympic games, where the Netherlands were defeated by Argentina 2–1 in the quarter-final by goals from Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María.[37]

Netherlands first team

On 5 October 2012, Kenneth Vermeer received his first call-up from head coach Louis van Gaal for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Andorra and Romania as a replacemen for then injured Tim Krul.[38] Remaining on the bench for the duration of both fixtures as the second choice keeper, Vermeer did not make his debut for the Netherlands first team until 14 November 2012, when he was declared first choice keeper in a friendly match against Germany which ended in a 0–0 deadlock at the Amsterdam Arena.[39] On 6 February 2013 he was called up once more for a friendly fixture against Italy, where he remained on the bench as second choice keeper behind Tim Krul.[40] He was then called up once more the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Estonia and Romania. He was the first choice keeper in both fixtures, while Maarten Stekelenburg remained on the bench as second choice keeper, both matches were won with Vermeer keeping a clean sheet in each game while playing the full 90-minutes.[41]

On 11 June 2013, Kenneth Vermeer became the record holder for the Netherlands national football team, for the longest streak as a goalkeeper without conceding a goal. The record was broken after the 23rd minute during a friendly encounter against China PR, when Vermeer broke the record previously held by Ronald Waterreus. The match ended a 0–2 win for the Netherlands, bringing Vermeer's tally to four consecutive matches in goal for the Netherlands without conceding a goal, having not conceded since his debut keeping for the Netherlands. The four fixtures in which Vermeer kept his clean sheets, were against Germany, Estonia, Romania and China.[42]

Career Statistics

Club performance

Club performance League Cup Continental Other Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Netherlands League KNVB Cup Europe1 Other2 Total
2005–06AjaxEredivisie000000–10
2006–070000100010
2007–08Willem II (loan)16010--170
2008–09Ajax2201080-290
2009–10100000-10
2010–116010000070
2011–12330008010420
2012–13260008010350
2013–147000101090
Total Netherlands 111030260301230
Career total 111030260301230
Statistics accurate as of last match played on 21 September 2013.[43]

1 Includes UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League matches.

2 Includes the Johan Cruijff Shield and Eredivisie playoffs matches.

Reserves performance
Club performance League Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals
Netherlands League Total
2013–14Jong AjaxEerste Divisie4040
Total Netherlands 4040
Career total 4040
Statistics accurate as of last match played on 16 December 2013.[44]

International performance

Statistics accurate as of matches played on 11 June 2013,[45][46]

Dutch national team
YearAppsGoals
201210
201330
Total40

Honours

Club

Ajax

International

Netherlands U-21

  • UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship (2): 2006, 2007

Individual

  • AFC Ajax Talent of the Future (1): 2003

References

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  2. ↑ "Kenneth Vermeer Profile". Soccerway. 2013-11-17. 
  3. ↑ "Kenneth Vermeer profiel" (in Dutch). Ajaxcafe.nl. 2013-11-17. 
  4. ↑ "Kenneth Vermeer: Europe League 2006/07". Worldfootball.net. 2013-11-17. 
  5. ↑ "Willem II geeft Vermeer geen garanties" (in Dutch). Ajaxshowtime.nl. 2013-11-17. 
  6. ↑ "Fitte Aerts verdringt Vermeer uit doel Willem II" (in Dutch). Voetbal International. 2013-11-17. 
  7. ↑ "Van Basten: "Vermeer en Gentenaar allebei tweede keeper"" (in Dutch). FCUpdate.nl. 2013-11-17. 
  8. ↑ "Ajax moet Stekelenburg en Gentenaar lang missen" (in Dutch). Voetbal International. 2013-11-17. 
  9. ↑ "Vermeer Blijft Voorlopig Eerste Keus" (in Dutch). NU Sport. 2013-11-17. 
  10. ↑ "Kenneth Vermeer verlengt contract bij Ajax tot 2013" (in Dutch). De Morgen. 2013-11-17. 
  11. ↑ "Ajax Goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer Out for Six Months With Ruptured Achilles Tendon". Peacefmonline.com. 12 August 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-25. 
  12. ↑ "Vermeer Terug In Ajax-Selectie" (in Dutch). NU Sport. 2013-11-17. 
  13. ↑ "Ajax pakt 30e Landstitel" (in Dutch). De Telegraaf. 2013-11-17. 
  14. ↑ "De Boer houdt vertrouwen in Vermeer" (in Dutch). Ajax Showtime. 2013-11-17. 
  15. ↑ "Vermeer heroics leave Lyon 'needing miracle'" (in Dutch). UEFA.com. 2013-11-17. 
  16. ↑ "Van der Hart leert van Vermeer en Cillessen" (in Dutch). Ajax1.nl. 2013-11-17. 
  17. ↑ "Ajax wil Vermeer tot 2015" (in Dutch). De Telegraaf. 2013-11-17. 
  18. ↑ "Vermeer pakt 1 op 1 met Immers" (in Dutch). Fox Sports. 2013-11-17. 
  19. ↑ "Vermeer op tijd fit voor duel in Waalwijk" (in Dutch). Goal.com. 2013-11-17. 
  20. ↑ "Castillion: zag dat 'vriend' Vermeer uitgleed" (in Dutch). Voetbal Primeur. 2013-11-17. 
  21. ↑ "Ajax soeverein naar 32ste landstitel" (in Dutch). Volkskrant. 2013-11-17. 
  22. ↑ "Vermeer vergeet elftalfoto Ajax" (in Dutch). AD.nl. 2013-11-17. 
  23. ↑ "Kenneth Vermeer blijft de eerste keepervan Ajax" (in Dutch). AT 5. 2013-11-17. 
  24. ↑ "Ajax hard onderuit in topper tegen PSV" (in Dutch). Elsevier. 2013-11-17. 
  25. ↑ "Ajax met 4-0 onderuit bij Barcelona" (in Dutch). Ajax Fanzone. 2013-11-17. 
  26. ↑ "Vermeer is basisplaats Ajax kwijt" (in Dutch). NOS.nl. 2013-11-17. 
  27. ↑ "Jong Ajax verliest met Vermeer van koploper FC Dordrecht" (in Dutch). NU Sport. 2013-11-17. 
  28. ↑ "Walkers Under-16 Tournament.". England Football Online. 2013-11-17. 
  29. ↑ "Kenneth Vermeer Jeugd Onder 16" (in Dutch). Ons Oranje. 2013-11-17. 
  30. ↑ "De één is nu dakwerker, de ander verdient meer dan 100.000 euro per dag" (in Dutch). AD.nl. 2013-11-17. 
  31. ↑ "Kenneth Vermeer Jeugd Onder 19" (in Dutch). OnsOranje. 2013-11-17. 
  32. ↑ "Nigeria - Netherlands match report" (in Dutch). FIFA.com. 2013-11-17. 
  33. ↑ "De Haan enjoys guard of honour". FIFA.com. 2013-11-17. 
  34. ↑ "Vermeer could continue for Dutch". FIFA.com. 2013-11-17. 
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  36. ↑ "Dutch team out to prove themselves worthy of gold". Taipei Times. 2013-11-17. 
  37. ↑ "Olympic Football Tournaments: Beijing 2008". FIFA.com. 2013-11-17. 
  38. ↑ "Vermeer in voorselectie Oranje" (in Dutch). NOS Sport. 2013-11-17. 
  39. ↑ "Van Gaal laat Vermeer debuteren bij Oranje" (in Dutch). NU Sport. 2013-11-17. 
  40. ↑ "Vermeer vindt wisselbeleid Van Gaal 'een aparte situatie'" (in Dutch). AD.nl. 2013-11-17. 
  41. ↑ "Oranje met Vermeer tegen Estland" (in Dutch). De Telegraaf. 2013-11-17. 
  42. ↑ "Vermeer kan record breken bij Oranje" (in Dutch). Ajaxshowtime.nl. 2013-06-11. 
  43. ↑ "Kenneth Vermeer - Voetbal International profile". Voetbal International. 
  44. ↑ "Kenneth Vermeer - Voetbal International profile". Voetbal International. 
  45. ↑ "Kenneth Vermeer International". Voetbalstats.nl. 
  46. ↑ Kenneth Vermeer at National-Football-Teams.com

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