Leo Ehlen facts for kids
Leo Ehlen (born May 20, 1953 – died February 10, 2016) was a Dutch football player. He was born in a town called Broeksittard in the Netherlands. Leo Ehlen played as a defender, which means he helped protect his team's goal. He also played as a defensive midfielder, helping both defense and offense.
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Leo Ehlen's Football Journey
Leo Ehlen began his professional football career with a team called Fortuna SC. This is where he started playing football for a living.
Time at Roda JC
In 1975, Leo Ehlen joined Roda JC, another Dutch football club. He became a very important player for them. He played alongside other famous players like Dick Nanninga, Pierre Vermeulen, and Theo de Jong.
The "Neeskens of Roda"
Leo Ehlen was so good that people gave him a special nickname: the Neeskens of Roda. This was because his playing style was similar to Johan Neeskens, a very famous Dutch football star. Ehlen played in 233 official matches for Roda JC. During his time there, he scored 6 goals.
Later Career and Passing
After playing for Roda JC for nine years, Leo Ehlen moved to Belgium. He played for a short time with a Belgian team called Waterschei.
Leo Ehlen passed away in Sittard, Netherlands, on February 10, 2016. He was 62 years old.
