Benjamin van Leer

Benjamin van Leer (born 9 April 1992) is a retired Dutch professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He formerly played for Jong PSV, Roda JC Kerkrade, Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam.

Career
In June 2017, Van Leer joined Ajax on a four-year contract from Roda JC Kerkrade. The transfer fee paid to Kerkrade was reported as €700,000.

On 30 June 2020, van Leer signed a two-year contract with Sparta Rotterdam. In June 2023, after a year without club, Van Leer's partner, Lieke Martens, confirmed in an interview that he had retired from football.

Personal life
Born in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, Van Leer is of Moluccan descent. On 13 June 2023, he married fellow professional football player Lieke Martens after a five-year relationship in Málaga, Spain.

Honours
Jong Ajax
 * Eerste Divisie: 2017–18

Ajax
 * Johan Cruyff Shield: 2019