Martijn Reuser
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Martijn Franciscus Reuser (born 1 February 1975 in Amsterdam
) is a former Dutch
footballer who last played for NAC Breda
in the Eredivisie
.
Reuser began his career at Dutch side Ajax
, and having joined the side at youth level, made the step up to play in the first team. He was a skillful, goalscoring midfielder who looked capable of being a permanent fixture in the Dutch national setup. His career was looking very promising, but unfortunately he suffered a serious knee injury, which ended his Ajax career. He then moved on to another Dutch side, Vitesse Arnhem
. It was here that Martijn made his one and only international appearance against Ghana
in a friendly. He did not really hit it off at Vitesse however and was re-signed by Ajax.
He only made one appearance however and he was loaned to English
side Ipswich Town
in the 1999–2000 season. Having scored on his début and a memorable goal to seal off Ipswich's play-off win against Barnsley
at Wembley, Ipswich signed him on a permanent basis. However his four year stay at Portman Road
was troubled by injury problems. But he still managed to score 6 goals in his first full season with the club, establishing himself as one of the most dangerous attacking midfielders in the Premier League and helping Ipswich to an impressive fifth place finish in the 2000-2001 season. After that however, the injuries really set in. Ipswich were relegated the following season and he also fell out with new manager Joe Royle
.
Reuser left Ipswich and joined Willem II
for the 2004–2005 season. He was less troubled by injury in the Netherlands
, but he still missed 2 months of the season with achilles problems. He was still the clubs top scorer however as the team finished 11th in the table. The following season was more difficult for Willem II. Reuser spent a lot of the season on the sidelines, and the side finished 16th in the table, which meant play-offs again for Reuser. He again saved his side, with a hat-trick in their semi-final against FC Zwolle
. Martijn signed for another Dutch side RKC Waalwijk
for the 2006–2007 season. He played for NAC Breda
in the 2009–10 season.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
) is a former 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 last played for NAC Breda
NAC Breda
NAC Breda , simply often known as NAC, is a Dutch professional football club, based in Breda, Netherlands. NAC Breda play in the Rat Verlegh Stadium, named after their most important player, Antoon 'Rat' Verlegh. They play in the Dutch Eredivisie and are known by the fierce and fanatic support of...
in the 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....
.
Reuser began his career at Dutch side Ajax
Ajax Amsterdam
Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax , also referred to as AFC Ajax, Ajax Amsterdam or simply Ajax , is a professional football club from Amsterdam, Netherlands...
, and having joined the side at youth level, made the step up to play in the first team. He was a skillful, goalscoring midfielder who looked capable of being a permanent fixture in the Dutch national setup. His career was looking very promising, but unfortunately he suffered a serious knee injury, which ended his Ajax career. He then moved on to another Dutch side, Vitesse Arnhem
Vitesse Arnhem
Stichting Betaald Voetbal Vitesse is a Dutch football club from Arnhem, which was founded on 14 May 1892. Vitesse has had considerable success in the Eredivisie, and featured in the UEFA Cup competition, but has never been considered a close competitor of the top three clubs of Netherlands...
. It was here that Martijn made his one and only international appearance against Ghana
Ghana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
in a friendly. He did not really hit it off at Vitesse however and was re-signed by Ajax.
He only made one appearance however and he was loaned to English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
side Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
in the 1999–2000 season. Having scored on his début and a memorable goal to seal off Ipswich's play-off win against Barnsley
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
at Wembley, Ipswich signed him on a permanent basis. However his four year stay at Portman Road
Portman Road
Portman Road is an association football stadium in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. It has been the home ground of Ipswich Town F.C. since 1884. The stadium has also hosted a number of England youth international matches, and one senior England friendly international match, against Croatia in 2003...
was troubled by injury problems. But he still managed to score 6 goals in his first full season with the club, establishing himself as one of the most dangerous attacking midfielders in the Premier League and helping Ipswich to an impressive fifth place finish in the 2000-2001 season. After that however, the injuries really set in. Ipswich were relegated the following season and he also fell out with new manager Joe Royle
Joe Royle
Joseph "Joe" Royle is an English football manager. In his club career, he played for Everton , Manchester City, Bristol City, Norwich City, and the England national team...
.
Reuser left Ipswich and joined Willem II
Willem II Tilburg
Willem II , also known as Willem II Tilburg, is a football club based in Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands. The team was founded on 12 August 1896 as Tilburgia...
for the 2004–2005 season. He was less troubled by injury in 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...
, but he still missed 2 months of the season with achilles problems. He was still the clubs top scorer however as the team finished 11th in the table. The following season was more difficult for Willem II. Reuser spent a lot of the season on the sidelines, and the side finished 16th in the table, which meant play-offs again for Reuser. He again saved his side, with a hat-trick in their semi-final against FC Zwolle
FC Zwolle
FC Zwolle is a Dutch football club based in Zwolle, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie, the country's second level of professional club football. The club was founded in 1990 after the bankruptcy of PEC. They have played in the Eredivisie, the highest tier of Dutch football, for a total of...
. Martijn signed for another Dutch side RKC Waalwijk
RKC Waalwijk
RKC Waalwijk is a football club currently playing in the Eredivisie. Its name is derived from 'Rooms Katholieke Combinatie' and was a fusion club of HEC, WVB and Hercules.-History:...
for the 2006–2007 season. He played for NAC Breda
NAC Breda
NAC Breda , simply often known as NAC, is a Dutch professional football club, based in Breda, Netherlands. NAC Breda play in the Rat Verlegh Stadium, named after their most important player, Antoon 'Rat' Verlegh. They play in the Dutch Eredivisie and are known by the fierce and fanatic support of...
in the 2009–10 season.