Niels Wellenberg (; born 9 August 1982) is a Dutch former professional footballer.

Career

Both comfortable playing defender and midfielder, Wellenberg was born in Deventer and made his debut in the professional football squad of Go Ahead Eagles in the 2001–02 season. Before, he had played amateur football with Rohda Raalte. He joined Twente in 2004.

Niels Wellenberg

On 13 July 2009, it was announced that Wellenberg had signed a three-year deal with NEC. In Nijmegen, he often struggled with injuries. After his contract with NEC was not extended, Wellenberg announced his retirement from professional football in 2012.

Niels Wellenberg

Honours

Twente

UEFA Intertoto Cup co-winner: 2006

References

1982 births

Living people

Dutch men's footballers

Rohda Raalte players

Go Ahead Eagles players

FC Twente players

NEC Nijmegen players

Footballers from Deventer

Eredivisie players

Eerste Divisie players

Men's association football midfielders

Niels Wellenberg