Chiel Kramer (born 3 January 1992) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a forward for Hoofdklasse club ODIN '59. He is a former professional goalkeeper.
 Kramer in 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 January 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper, Forward[1] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | ODIN '59 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2002 | ODIN '59 | ||
| 2002–2007 | Haarlem | ||
| 2007–2012 | Ajax | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Ajax | 0 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Heerenveen | 0 | (0) |
| 2014–2016 | FC Eindhoven | 2 | (0) |
| 2016–2019 | Almere City | 75 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | NAC Breda | 0 | (0) |
| 2021– | ODIN '59 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editAjax
editAcquired by Ajax in 2007 as a free transfer from then partner club HFC Haarlem, Kramer worked his way up from the youth ranks of the Amsterdam club, Ajax then signed the young goalkeeper to a one-year contract on 1 July 2012. Kramer started the 2012–13 keeping for Jong Ajax, the Amsterdam reserve squad, playing in the Beloften Eredivisie. He was then called up to play for the first team on 8 April 2013, following a red card suspension to Ajax first keeper Kenneth Vermeer against Heracles Almelo a day prior to the announcement. With Vermeer suspended, Jasper Cillessen was the next goalkeeper in line, but with then third keeper Mickey van der Hart sidelined due to an injury, Kramer found himself on the bench as Ajax back-up keeper, for the duration of Vermeer's suspension.[2] He was given the number 45 shirt while appearing for Ajax first team, a year in which Ajax would win their third consecutive national title, and 32nd overall.[3]
Heerenveen
editOn 6 June 2013, it was announced that Kramer had signed a one-year contract with Heerenveen, becoming the Friesian club's third choice keeper for the 2013–14 Eredivisie season.[4]
FC Eindhoven
editOn 10 July 2014, Kramer signed a three-year deal with Eerste Divisie side FC Eindhoven.[5] He made his professional debut on 23 September 2014, during a KNVB Cup match against VVV-Venlo.[6] Kramer made his league debut in the Eerste Divisie on 1 May 2015 in a match against Jong FC Twente.[7] During two years at Eindhoven, he made three appearances for the first team.[8]
Almere City
editKramer signed a one-year contract with Almere City in June 2016, with an option for another season.[9] He made his debut for the club on 5 August 2016 in a 1–1 draw against FC Volendam.[10]
NAC Breda
editIn July 2019, Kramer joined NAC Breda where he signed a one-year contract to become backup goalkeeper behind Nick Olij.[11] He signed a contract extension until 2021 with NAC the following year.[12] He only made one appearance during his two years at the club; on 26 October 2020 in a 6–0 loss in the KNVB Cup to Go Ahead Eagles.[13][8]
Later career
editHe retired from professional football in 2021, and returned to his childhood club ODIN '59 where he transitioned into a forward.[1]
Honours
editAjax
- Eredivisie: 2012–13
References
edit- ^ a b Dalsem, Kees van (3 November 2021). "Chiel Kramer was twintig jaar doelman in het betaalde voetbal, maar hij staat nu aan de andere kant. Als spits van Odin'59 2 probeert hij zijn goaltjes mee te pikken". Noordhollands Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ "De Boer kiest jeugd boven Van der Sar". Sport1.nl. 8 April 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ "Chiel Kramer profile". ESPN. 6 June 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ "sc Heerenveen haalt keeper Chiel Kramer en Deens talent". scHeerenveen.nl. 6 June 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ "FC Eindhoven haalt doelman Chiel Kramer". Eindhovens Dagblad. 10 July 2014. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
- ^ "VVV vs. Eindhoven - 23 September 2014 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "Twente II vs. Eindhoven - 1 May 2015 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Netherlands - C. Kramer - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "Chiel Kramer tekent bij Almere City FC". Almere City FC (in Dutch). 28 June 2016. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016.
- ^ "Volendam vs. Almere City - 5 August 2016 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "NAC Breda legt doelman Chiel Kramer vast". Breda Nieuws (in Dutch). 6 August 2019.
- ^ "Chiel Kramer blijft bij NAC". NAC Breda (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "Go Ahead Eagles vs. NAC Breda - 26 October 2020 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
External links
edit- Chiel Kramer at WorldFootball.net
- Chiel Kramer at Soccerway