Ruben Ligeon
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Career & Clubs
Ajax
Ligeon played for De Meteoor and OSV in his early career before joining the youth ranks of Ajax. He made his debut for the first team in a home draw against AZ on 15 October 2011, replacing André Ooijer in the 45th minute. He scored his first goal in the 41st minute of an 8–0 pre-season friendly match win over Noordwijk on 16 July 2012. He scored his second goal in a pre-season friendly encounter the next season against Waalwijk on 13 July 2013, scoring the fourth goal just before half-time in the 5–1 win. On 18 August 2013, Ligeon started in his first ever Klassieker match against arch-rivals Feyenoord, when he replaced the suspended Ricardo van Rhijn in the starting line-up. His cross in the 37th minute led to Kolbeinn Sigþórsson's header and his second goal in the 2–1 home win.
NAC Breda
On 27 January 2015, it was announced that Ligeon would spend the rest of the season on loan with NAC Breda.
Willem II
On 22 June 2015, it was announced that Ligeon was sent on loan at Willem II, together with Lesly de Sa and Richairo Zivkovic.
Slovan Bratislava
Ligeon left Slovan Bratislava on 31 August 2017. Ligeon then trained with the Danish Superliga-club AGF in December 2017.
PEC Zwolle
On 16 January 2018, Ligeon signed a contract for 2.5 years with Eredivisie side PEC Zwolle.
AS Trenčín
On 6 July 2019, Ligeon moved to Slovak side AS Trenčín on a free transfer.
Return to NAC Breda
Ligeon returned to NAC on…
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- AFC Ajax (2011–)
- Club
- Jong Ajax (2013–2015)
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- NAC Breda (2015–2015)
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- Willem II (2015–2015)
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- FC Utrecht (2016–)
- Club
- Netherlands national under-17 football team (2008–2009)
- Club
- Netherlands national under-19 football team (2010–2011)
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- Netherlands national under-21 football team (2013–2014)
- Club
- AFC Ajax (2013–2015)
Personal
Born in the Netherlands, Ligeon is of Surinamese descent. He is a younger brother of American international player Maurice Ligeon.
Legacy
Ajax
Eredivisie: 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14 Eusébio Cup: 2014 Ajax Amateurs
Vierde Divisie: 2023–24
Clubs
- AFC Ajax2011current
- FC Utrecht2016current
- Netherlands national under-17 football team2008–2009
- Netherlands national under-19 football team2010–2011
- AFC Ajax2013–2015
- Jong Ajax2013–2015
- Netherlands national under-21 football team2013–2014
- NAC Breda2015–2015
- Willem II2015–2015
Played together with
Aaron MokoenaAFC Ajax · 1999–2003
Abdallah AberkaneJong Ajax
Abdelhak NouriAFC Ajax · 2015–2017
Abdelhak NouriJong Ajax · 2015- Abdelhali ChaiatFC Utrecht · 2002–2004
Abdenasser El KhayatiNAC Breda · 2010–2012- Abubakari YakubuAFC Ajax · 1999–2005
Adam NemecWillem II · 2015–2016
Adam SarotaFC Utrecht · 2010–2016- Adham El IdrissiAFC Ajax
Adil RamziFC Utrecht · 2006–2006
Adil RamziWillem II · 1998–2000
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Ruben Ewald Ligeon is a Dutch professional footballer who last played as a right back for Derde Divisie club Ajax Amateurs. Before moving to Slovakia where he featured for Slovan Bratislava and AS Trenčín, he played for Ajax Amsterdam, NAC Breda, Willem II and Utrecht in the Netherlands.
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