Diederik Boer (born 24 September 1980) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He spent most of his career playing for PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie. After retirement in 2019, he is now the goalkeeping coach for the PEC Zwolle youth teams.

Career

Boer was born in Emmeloord, Netherlands. He made his professional debut on 8 March 2003, when FC Zwolle lost to Ajax 5–0. On 31 August 2014, he signed a three-year contract with Ajax to replace the departed Kenneth Vermeer as second keeper behind Jasper Cillessen. Boer is missing the little finger of his right hand, meaning he plays with only nine fingers.

Diederik Boer

Honours

PEC Zwolle

Eerste Divisie: 2001–02, 2011–12

KNVB Cup: 2013–14

Johan Cruyff Shield: 2014

Ajax

UEFA Europa League: runner-up 2016–17

References

External links

1980 births

Living people

People from Emmeloord

Dutch men's footballers

Footballers from Noordoostpolder

Men's association football goalkeepers

Eredivisie players

Eerste Divisie players

Flevo Boys players

PEC Zwolle players

AFC Ajax players

Diederik Boer