Niels Wellenberg (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈnils ˈʋɛlə(m)ˌbɛr(ə)x]; born 9 August 1982) is a Dutch former professional footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Niels Wellenberg | ||
| Date of birth | (1982-08-09) August 9, 1982 (age 40) | ||
| Place of birth | Deventer, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Rohda Raalte | |||
| Go Ahead Eagles | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2004 | Go Ahead Eagles | 72 | (3) |
| 2004–2009 | Twente | 86 | (0) |
| 2009–2012 | NEC | 25 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Both comfortable playing defender and midfielder, Wellenberg was born in Deventer and made his debut in the professional football squad of Go Ahead Eagles in the 2001–02 season. Before, he had played amateur football with Rohda Raalte.[1] He joined Twente in 2004.[2]
On 13 July 2009, it was announced that Wellenberg had signed a three-year deal with NEC.[3] In Nijmegen, he often struggled with injuries. After his contract with NEC was not extended, Wellenberg announced his retirement from professional football in 2012.[4]
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