CORNERFLICK
13Caps- 0International goals
- 26AgeBorn 18 Jul 2000
RB LeipzigClub
UEFA Champions LeagueLeague- NetherlandsNational team
The shape of him
L. Geertruida is a 26-year-old defender at RB Leipzig and a Netherlands international. Defending is anticipation as much as tackling: reading the pass before it is played, holding the line, and starting the attack from the back.
The job
Win the individual duels, protect the space behind, and give the team a platform to build from.
Honours 8
- 3Super Cup
- 3KNVB Beker
- 2Eredivisie
Quick facts
- Full name
- L. Geertruida
- Date of birth
- 18 Jul 2000 (26)
- Place of birth
- Rotterdam
- Nationality
- Netherlands
- Position
- Defender
- Current club
RB Leipzig
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2026 |  UEFA Champions League |  FC Porto | A | W1–0 | 90' | |
| 17 Oct 2026 |  Eredivisie - Netherlands |  ADO Den Haag | A | L1–2 | 90' | |
| 13 Oct 2026 | UEFA Champions League |  RB Leipzig | A | L0–1 | 77' | |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Eredivisie - Netherlands |  Heerenveen | H | W2–0 | 0' |
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