Alje Schut
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Alje Schut (born 18 February 1981) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a defender for FC Utrecht, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kozakken Boys.[1][2]
Career
Born in Utrecht, Schut began his career with his hometown club FC Utrecht, making his professional debut on 3 October 1999.[3][4]
In 2004 he spent seven months injured following a bacterial infection in his knee.[5] In March 2005 he suffered another knee injury, ending his season.[6] He was still suffering from that same injury in January 2006; at that time he was expected to return to fitness in April 2006.[7]
He suffered further injuries, and only played 51 league matches between 2005 and March 2010.[8][9]
On 10 May 2011, during a training session with his team, Schut collided with his Romanian teammate Mihai Neșu, breaking Neșu's cervical vertebrae and leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.[10]
In August 2011, after spending thirteen seasons with FC Utrecht, Schut was the longest-serving player of any club in the Eredivisie.[3]
By October 2011, Schut was the club captain of FC Utrecht.[11]
Personal life
In February 2015, Schut stated his desire to become a primary school teacher after retirement.[5]
Honours
Utrecht
References
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- Living people
- Footballers from Utrecht (city)
- Dutch men's footballers
- Men's association football defenders
- FC Utrecht players
- Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. players
- Kozakken Boys players
- Eredivisie players
- South African Premier Division players
- Derde Divisie players
- Netherlands men's youth international footballers
- 21st-century Dutch sportsmen
- Netherlands men's under-21 international footballers
- FC Utrecht non-playing staff
- Dutch expatriate men's footballers
- Dutch expatriate sportspeople in South Africa
- Expatriate men's soccer players in South Africa