Leroy Fer: Viera in De Kuip

September 12th, 2009 | by: Jan |

Leroy Fer doubted for quite some time whether to choose for Oranje or the Dutch Antilles. The 19 year old powerhouse, born on Curacao, has a flash of a season’s start and seems to be on Van Marwijk’s radar.

The Feyenoord midfielder was the leader of Young Oranje’s victory over Young Finland (2-0) last week and intends to do this next Sunday against Willem II again.

Team manager Cor Pot strolled towards Fer in the Oranje trainings camp and told him that he saw similarities between him and Patrick Vieira. The famous French midfielder won everything there was to win with France, Arsenal, Juventus and Inter Milan. “Is that cool? When they compare you with someone like him, that’s a true compliment.”

The comparison is more than just a physical one. Vieira was born in Senegal but chose to play for his second home country. The way Vieira challenges opponents, that’s exactly how Fer likes to do it. Bert van Marwijk said earlier on he though Fer had “great potential”. Fer: “I’m so glad with my game against Young Finland. I may not have played my best game ever but I sticked to the gameplan.”

Cor Pot confirms. “Fer didn’t play a remarkable game. The fans won’t even be able to remember two decisive actions, but he always deserves a 7 and he started both attacks that resulted in goals. Fer has tremendous future.”

The midfielder earlier in the season heard ex-international Rene van der Gijp and Johan Derksen mentioning his name in a tv program. They wanted to see Fer play for the big Oranje. “I was actually watching the tv program. My mates immediately called me, after that. But, it’s all speculation. I’m with Young Oranje now and will have to prove my salt. At Feyenoord. That’s top priority numero uno.”

Fer hopes that he continue his winning streak with Feyenoord against Willem II. In the last season, Fer was merely a sub in the two games, which Feyenoord both lost.

Willem II brings back bad memories. “I played in Feyenoord A1 two seasons back. The last game was against Willem II. We could win the title if we beat them. And we did. But I had played too many games for Young Oranje and that’s against the rules. So, Feyenoord lost those three points and Sparta won the title. That is the memory I get when we talk about Willem II. And it isn’t their fault, but I want to revenge myself against them.”

The midfielder wants to go to the Olympics in London 2012. To play football, but also to meet Usain Bolt. “A living legend. That guy is phenomenal. I am a huge fan. I recently celebrated a goal with De Guzman like Bolt does. To honor him. But to actually meet him… That would make me happy.”

Tags: Been, Derksen, Feyenoord, Group C, Leroy Fer, Van Marwijk

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Comments

By Felix | September 12th, 2009 at 10:52 pm

He’ll be better than Viera. He’s faster and a good dribbler. He deserved a place in World Cup 2010.

For our defensive midfielder, I’ll choose:
van Bommel, De Jong, Schaars and Leroy Fer.

By Jan | September 13th, 2009 at 12:34 am

I think Fer could make a tremendous center back too, like Rijkaard. He’s pretty tall and an excellent header!!

By Mohamed | September 13th, 2009 at 3:43 am

Leroy fer: Frank raijkard in de kuip :p
promising player , i think marwijk used him as a right back too , anyway .. I just can say he is far far better than engelaar and da silva . But i would take de zeeuw , schaars , v.bommel and de jong over him … He is too young for the world cup ,
v.bommel will retire after the WC and so he can take his chance … But there is no problem to put him in the stand-by list for now !

By Mohamed | September 13th, 2009 at 3:48 am

There is another player also called dominique kivuvu , he has many things in common with viera , he is playing for NEC Nimegen i think !

By Michel-Olivier | September 13th, 2009 at 5:02 am

kivuvu is cap by angola, no longer eligible for orange

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By Carlos | September 13th, 2009 at 6:11 am

You know why I love this blog ? Everyone keeps an eye out for Dutch players and up and coming Internationals so that I dont have to go searching for things I always had to find out for myself. Thanks again guys just keep us “posted”
and……Fer sounds grest too……

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By Alex | September 13th, 2009 at 7:21 am

Ajax’s Mitchell Donald is a bit similar type of player. Also some time ago I noticed Geert-Arend Roorda from Heerenveen. He impressed me then. But after he had a serious injurie haven’t seen him again.

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By Alex | September 13th, 2009 at 7:30 am

BTW I thought Kivuvu had a good season when he really stood out at NEC, but that was it. But he wouldn’t be fit for oranje anyway.

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By OranjeRules | September 13th, 2009 at 8:42 am

If Fer is the next Rijkaard we are in good shape, but for Euro-2012!

By OranjeRules | September 13th, 2009 at 8:45 am

Hey guys, check out EFFL.com, its a really cool SIM LIGA I belong to. Here is the squad I put together. I had to trade Vaart to get NDJ. Marcellis and van der Wiel were bought by other owners and I have not been able to get them yet, but I will! What do you guys think?

Senior Squad – Feyenoord Rotterdam
Founded – July 19, 1908
Ground – De Kuip aka The Tub, Rotterdam, Capacity: 51,577

Chairman & President of Voetbal Operations: OranjeRules
Manager: Johann Cruijff
Assistant Coach: Johann Neeskens
Assistant Coach: Frank Rijkaard
Assistant Coach: Ronald Koeman
Goalkeeper Coach: Stanley Menzo
Captain: Edwin van der Sar
Vice Captain: Dirk Kuyt

Senior Squad:
GK – Edwin van der Sar (Holland) 1970
GK – Maarten Stekelenburg (Holland) 1982
GK – Michel Vorm (Holland) 1983
RB – Verdran Corluka (Croatia) 1986
RB / CB – Johhny Heitinga (Holland) 1983
CB – Per Mertesacker (Germany) 1984
CB – Joris Mathijsen (Holland) 1980
CB – Glen Loovens (Holland) 1983
LB – Marek Jankulovski (Czech Republic) 1977
LAM / LB / LM – Urby Emanuelson (Holland) 1986
DM – Nigel de Jong (Holland) 1984
DM / CM – Mark van Bommel (Holland) 1977
RAM – Romeo Castelen (Holland) 1983
CAM / CM / RAM – Wesley Sneijder (Holland) 1984
CAM / RAM / LAM – Ibrahim Afellay (Holland) 1986
RAM / ST – Dirk Kuyt (Holland) 1980
LAM / RAM – Arjen Robben (Holland) 1984
LAM / LB / LM – Royston Drenthe (Holland) 1987
RAM / CAM / LAM – Clarence Seedorf (Holland) 1976
ST / CAM / LAM / RAM – Robin van Persie (Holland) 1983
ST / RAM / CAM / LAM – Ryan Babel (Holland) 1986
ST – Klaas Jan Hunterlaar (Holland) 1983
ST – Ruud van Nistelrooy (Holland) 1976

U-22 Squad – Venlose Voetbal Vereniging Venlo
Founded: February 7, 1903
Ground: De Koel aka The Pit, Venlo, Capacity 6,000

Chairman & President of Voetbal Operations: OranjeRules
Manager: Marco van Basten
Assistant Coach: Frank de Boer
Assistant Coach: Philip Cocu
Assistant Coach: Dennis Bergkamp
Goalkeeper Coach: Ed de Goey
Captain: Jonathan de Guzman
Vice Captain: Eljero Elia

GK – Piet Velthuizen (Holland) 1986
GK – Tim Krul (Holland) 1988
RB / CB – Gianni Zuiverloon (Holland) 1986
RB – Daryl Janmaat (Holland) 1989
CB – Patrick van Aanholt (Holland) 1990
CB – Ryan Donk (Holland) 1986
LB / CB – Erik Pieters (Holland) 1988
LB – Nicky Kuiper (Holland) 1989
DM – Leroy Fer (Holland) 1990
DM – Daley Blind (Holland) 1990
CM / DM – Jonathan de Guzman (Holland / Canada) 1987
RAM / LAM / ST – Marvin Emnes (Holland)
CAM – Ismaïl Aissati (Holland) 1988
CAM / RAM – Georginio Wijnaldum (Holland) 1990
LAM – Eljero Elia (Holland) 1987
LAM / RAM – Diego Biseswar (Holland) 1988
CAM / RAM / LAM – Siem de Jong (Hollland) 1989
CAM / RAM / LAM – Nacer Barazite (Holland) 1990
ST – Luc Castaganois (Holland) 1992
ST – Rick van Wolfswinkel (Holland) 1989

By Jan | September 13th, 2009 at 9:59 am

Haha , keep us posted!

By afzal | September 13th, 2009 at 12:36 pm

i havent yet seen his lay, 1 thing i would like 2 put in 1 notice.. the dutch hasnt have any good midfielders as of now whu would get the ball in to the second half that well, it is time 2 search for a player

By 3ric | September 13th, 2009 at 2:00 pm

I think Van Marwijk will stick with the four established holding midfielders going into WC2010: Van Bommel, De Jong, De Zeeuw and Schaars.

I believe Mendes Da Silva has blown his chance. For a surprise package, my vote goes to Wout Brama, I think he’s one of reasons Twente is in ascendancy these past couple seasons. The Dutch FA and fans alike need to be a little bit careful hyping up new kids in the block, such in the case of Leroy Fer. High expectation can derail their progress. Remember that Fer has only been in senior team for one season, a season full of adjustment to say the least from Feyenoord’s standpoint. In my view, the logical progression for Fer is to stamp his spot this season, play week in and week out, and bring Feyenoord back to the top 4– in addition to becoming a key piece in Jong Oranje. If he can handle this, then we can start talking about his being called up to the Senior Oranje months down the road. Having said that, I think the chances of Fer (and De Guzman and Wijnaldum to this matter) becoming big household names are pretty good in the years to come.

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