Lutsharel Geertruida
{{short description|Dutch footballer (born 2000)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2023}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Lutsharel Geertruida
| image = Lutsharel Geertruida (Testspiel 2022-07-09) 14 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Geertruida with Feyenoord in 2022
| full_name = Lutsharel Emiliano Geertruida{{cite web |url=https://editorial.uefa.com/resources/0292-1c34f8d42cb6-ebb24aeefc64-1000/ucl_bookinglist_before_lp_md4.pdf |title=UEFA Champions League 2024/2025: Booking List before League Phase Matchday 4 |publisher=UEFA |page=2 |date=10 September 2024 |accessdate=3 November 2024}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|7|18|df=y}}{{Cite web |title=Lutsharel Geertruida {{!}} Netherlands |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/teams/players/250104075--lutsharel-geertruida/ |access-date=13 June 2023 |website=UEFA |language=en}}
| birth_place = Rotterdam, Netherlands
| height = {{convert|1.85|m|order=flip}}{{cite web |url= https://eredivisie.eu/clubs/feyenoord/players/lutsharel-geertruida/ |title=Lutsharel Geertruida |publisher= Eredivisie |access-date=29 April 2024}}
| position = Right-back, centre-back, defensive midfielder
| currentclub = RB Leipzig
| clubnumber = 3
| youthclubs1 = Overmaas Rotterdam
| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2007
| youthclubs2 = Spartaan '20
| youthyears2 = 2007–2009
| youthclubs3 = Sparta Rotterdam
| youthyears3 = 2009–2012
| youthclubs4 = Feyenoord
| youthyears4 = 2012–2017
| years1 = 2017–2024
| clubs1 = Feyenoord
| caps1 = 144
| goals1 = 19
| years2 = 2024–
| clubs2 = RB Leipzig
| caps2 = 24
| goals2 = 1
| nationalyears1 = 2016
| nationalteam1 = Netherlands U16
| nationalcaps1 = 5
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2016–2017
| nationalteam2 = Netherlands U17
| nationalcaps2 = 15
| nationalgoals2 = 2
| nationalyears3 = 2017
| nationalteam3 = Netherlands U18
| nationalcaps3 = 4
| nationalgoals3 = 1
| nationalyears4 = 2018–2019
| nationalteam4 = Netherlands U19
| nationalcaps4 = 10
| nationalgoals4 = 1
| nationalyears5 = 2021–2022
| nationalteam5 = Netherlands U21
| nationalcaps5 = 7
| nationalgoals5 = 1
| nationalyears6 = 2023–
| nationalteam6 = Netherlands
| nationalcaps6 = 17
| nationalgoals6 = 0
| club-update = 17:21, 17 May 2025 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 10 June 2025
}}
Lutsharel Emiliano Geertruida ({{IPA|nl|xeːrtrœyda}}; born 18 July 2000) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Netherlands national team. Mainly a right-back, he can also play as a centre-back and defensive midfielder.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/lutsharel-geertruida/463698/|title=Netherlands - L. Geertruida - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway|website=int.soccerway.com}}{{Worldfootball.net|lutsharel-geertruida}}
Club career
Geertruida was born in Rotterdam, near Feyenoord's home ground De Kuip.{{cite news |last1=Antes |first1=Wessel |title=Vijf dingen die je nog niet wist van Lutsharel Geertruida |url=https://www.elfvoetbal.nl/binnenland/280173/vijf-dingen-die-je-nog-niet-wist-van-lutsharel-geertruida |access-date=22 November 2023 |work=ELF Voetbal |date=3 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203131949/https://www.elfvoetbal.nl/binnenland/280173/vijf-dingen-die-je-nog-niet-wist-van-lutsharel-geertruida |archive-date=3 February 2021 |language=nl}} He started his footballing career at Overmaas Rotterdam, before moving to Spartaan '20 at age seven. Two years later, he joined Sparta Rotterdam's youth academy, where he played for three years before being signed to Feyenoord's youth setup at Sportcomplex Varkenoord.{{cite news |title=Next Generation 2017: 60 of the best young talents in world football |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2017/oct/04/next-generation-2017-60-of-the-best-young-talents-in-world-football |access-date=22 November 2023 |work=the Guardian |date=4 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231012050656/https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2017/oct/04/next-generation-2017-60-of-the-best-young-talents-in-world-football |archive-date=12 October 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2017/oct/04/next-generation-2017-60-of-the-best-young-talents-in-world-football|title=Next Generation 2017: 60 of the best young talents in world football|first=Guardian|last=sport|website=the Guardian}}
=Feyenoord=
Geertruida made his professional first team debut on 25 October 2017 in the second round of the KNVB Cup against AVV Swift, coming on as a substitute in the 77th minute for Jerry St. Juste.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/10/25/netherlands/knvb-beker/feyenoord-rotterdam-nv/swift/2597255/|title=Feyenoord vs. Swift 4–1: Summary |website=Soccerway |access-date=20 January 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.feyenoord.nl/nieuws/nieuwsoverzicht/debutant-geertruida-een-droom-die-uitkomt|title=Debutant Geertruida: 'Een droom die uitkomt'|language=nl|website=Feyenoord.nl|date=26 October 2017|access-date=20 January 2021}}
Throughout the 2018–19 season, Geertruida was consistently part of the first-team squad at Feyenoord but saw limited playing time, making just two substitute appearances in the Eredivisie.{{cite web |title=Lutsharel Geertruida » Eredivisie 2018/2019 |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/lutsharel-geertruida/ned-eredivisie-2018-2019/feyenoord/3/ |website=WorldFootball.net |publisher=HEIM:SPIEL |access-date=22 November 2023}} He made his debut in the Eredivisie on 23 December 2018, against ADO Den Haag, replacing club legend Robin van Persie in the 79th minute.{{cite web |title=ADO Den Haag – Feyenoord 2:2 (Eredivisie 2018/2019, 17. Round) |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/report/eredivisie-2018-2019-ado-den-haag-feyenoord/ |website=WorldFootball.net |publisher=HEIM:SPIEL |access-date=22 November 2023}} He also debuted in European competition on 9 August 2018, in a UEFA Europa League qualifier that ended in a 4–0 loss against AS Trenčín.{{cite news |title=Feyenoord snijdt zichzelf thuis in vingers en is uitgeschakeld door AS Trencin |url=https://www.voetbalprimeur.nl/nieuws/834667/feyenoord-snijdt-zichzelf-thuis-in-vingers-en-is-uitgeschakeld-door-as-trencin.html |access-date=22 November 2023 |work=Voetbalprimeur |date=16 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423152123/https://www.voetbalprimeur.nl/nieuws/834667/feyenoord-snijdt-zichzelf-thuis-in-vingers-en-is-uitgeschakeld-door-as-trencin.html |archive-date=23 April 2019 |language=nl-NL}}
During the 2019–20 season, Geertruida saw more game time, often coming on as a substitute for regular starter Rick Karsdorp. His first start in the Eredivisie took place on 26 September 2019, in a match against AZ, which ended in a 3–0 loss for Feyenoord.{{cite news |title=AZ rolt Feyenoord op en rekent af met uit-complex tegen topdrie |url=https://nos.nl/liveblog/2303461-az-rolt-feyenoord-op-en-rekent-af-met-uit-complex-tegen-topdrie |access-date=22 November 2023 |work=NOS |date=26 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231122150227/https://nos.nl/liveblog/2303461-az-rolt-feyenoord-op-en-rekent-af-met-uit-complex-tegen-topdrie |archive-date=22 November 2023 |language=nl}}
He scored his first goal in professional football on 27 September 2020, scoring Feyenoord's first goal in a 4–2 win against ADO Den Haag.{{cite web|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/senesi-steelt-de-feyenoord-show-met-wereldgoal-in-spektakelduel|title=Senesi steelt de Feyenoord-show met wereldgoal in spektakelduel|language=nl|website=vi.nl|date=27 September 2020|access-date=20 January 2021}} In August 2021, Geertruida extended his contract with Feyenoord until 2024.{{cite web |url=https://www.bd.nl/nederlands-voetbal/feyenoord-legt-na-bijlow-ook-geertruida-langer-vast-insteek-altijd-geweest-om-te-blijven~ae8e8ba5/ |title=Feyenoord legt na Bijlow ook Geertruida langer vast: 'Insteek altijd geweest om te blijven' |publisher=Brabants Dagblad |language=nl |date=30 August 2021 }} On 25 May 2022, he played in the UEFA Conference League final which Feyenoord lost 1–0 to Roma.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61563232 |title=Roma 1–0 Feyenoord |publisher=BBC Sport |date=25 May 2022 }} In the 2022–23 season, he was an integral part of the team which won the Eredivisie title.{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/how-feyenoord-won-their-second-dutch-eredivisie-title-of-the-century |title=How Feyenoord won their second Dutch Eredivisie title of the century |publisher=FIFA |date=22 June 2023 }}
=RB Leipzig=
On 30 August 2024, Geertruida transferred to Bundesliga club RB Leipzig for around €20 million, signing a five-year deal with the German club.{{cite web |title=Lutsharel Geertruida räumt ab sofort für RB Leipzig ab |url=https://rbleipzig.com/news/2024-2025/lutsharel-geertruida-transfer-wechsel-feyenoord-rotterdam-rb-leipzig-2024/ |publisher=RB Leipzig |access-date=30 August 2024 |language=German |date=30 August 2024 }}
International career
Born in the Netherlands, Geertruida is of Curaçaoan descent. He is a youth international for the Netherlands. On 21 March 2021, Geertruida was called up to the Netherlands national under-21 football team for the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship to replace the ill Jurriën Timber.{{cite web|title=Debutant Geertruida vervangt Timber in EK-selectie Jong Oranje|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jong-oranje/78763/debutant-geertruida-vervangt-timber-ek-selectie-jong-oranje|language=Dutch|date=21 March 2021|access-date=21 March 2021|publisher=onsoranje.nl}}
He was called up to the preliminary squad for the Curaçao national team for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.{{cite web|date=18 June 2021|title=2021 Concacaf Gold Cup preliminary rosters announced|url=https://www.concacaf.com/gold-cup/article/2021-concacaf-gold-cup-preliminary-rosters-announced/|access-date=19 June 2021|publisher=CONCACAF}}
On 17 March 2023, Geertruida received his first call-up to the Netherlands senior national team for the Euro 2024 qualifying matches against France and Gibraltar.{{cite web |url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/80692/koeman-roept-drie-debutanten-op |title=Koeman roept drie debutanten op |trans-title=Koemans includes three debutants |language=Dutch |date=17 March 2023 |access-date=17 March 2023}} He made his debut a week later, being a starter in a 4–0 away loss against France.{{cite web |url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/frankrijk-bezorgt-armoedig-oranje-vernederende-avond |title=Frankrijk bezorgt armoedig Oranje vernederende avond |trans-title=France brings poor Orange humiliating evening |date=24 March 2023 |access-date=24 March 2023}}
In June 2023, Geertruida was part of the Netherlands' squad for the 2023 UEFA Nations League Finals, where he played the full match against Croatia in the semi-final and the first 45 minutes against Italy in the third place play-off.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/match/2035581--netherlands-vs-croatia/|title=Netherlands vs Croatia|date=15 June 2023|access-date=7 June 2024|website=UEFA}}{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/match/2035583--netherlands-vs-italy/|title=Netherlands vs Italy|date=18 June 2023|access-date=7 June 2024|website=UEFA}}
In May 2024, it was announced that Geertruida was part of the preliminary squad for UEFA Euro 2024.{{cite web |url=https://www.nu.nl/voetbal/6313152/gravenberch-en-bergwijn-in-voorselectie-oranje-voor-ek-wieffer-ontbreekt.html |title=Gravenberch en Bergwijn in voorselectie Oranje voor EK, Wieffer ontbreekt |trans-title=Gravenberch and Bergwijn in preliminary squad national team for Euros, Wieffer missing |language=Dutch |date=16 May 2024 |access-date=17 May 2024}} Two weeks later, it was confirmed that he would be included in the final squad.{{cite web |url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal-mannen/81439/de-26-van-koeman |title=Dit zijn de 26 spelers van bondscoach Ronald Koeman voor EURO 2024 |trans-title=These are the 26 players of coach Ronald Koeman for EURO 2024 |language=Dutch |date=29 May 2024 |access-date=7 June 2024}} He made his final tournament debut on 21 June 2024, coming in as a substitute in a 0–0 draw against France.{{cite web |url=https://nos.nl/liveblog/2525489-nederland-overleeft-franse-druk-en-pakt-punt-belangrijke-stap-richting-achtste-finales |title=Nederland overleeft Franse druk en pakt punt • Belangrijke stap richting achtste finales |trans-title=Netherlands survives French pressures and gets a point, important step towards the round of 16 |language=Dutch |date=21 June 2024 |access-date=21 June 2024}}
Personal life
During his early years at Feyenoord, Geertruida was seldom seen in front of the camera due to his struggle with severe stuttering. As a result, in consultation with the club, he chose not to participate in any interviews.{{cite news |title=Geertruida na openheid over stotteren: "Veel mooie reacties gehad" |url=https://www.espn.nl/voetbal/artikel/_/id/8278348/geertruida-na-openheid-over-stotteren-veel-mooie-reacties-gehad |access-date=22 November 2023 |work=ESPN.nl |date=5 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310150902/https://www.espn.nl/voetbal/artikel/_/id/8278348/geertruida-na-openheid-over-stotteren-veel-mooie-reacties-gehad |archive-date=10 March 2021 |language=nl}}
Career statistics
=Club=
{{updated|match played 17 May 2025}}{{Soccerway|lutsharel-geertruida/463698}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="9"|Feyenoord
|0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19
|Eredivisie |2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in UEFA Europa League}} | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2019–20{{efn|name=COV|Season curtailed due to COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands}}
|Eredivisie |17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6{{efn|name=UEL}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 26 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21
|Eredivisie |30 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5{{efn|name=UEL}} | 1 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 8 | |
| 2021–22
|Eredivisie |28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12{{efn|Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League}} | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 41 | 4 | ||
| 2022–23
|Eredivisie |30 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8{{efn|name=UEL}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 41 | 3 | ||
| 2023–24
|Eredivisie |34 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 7{{efn|Six appearances in UEFA Champions League, one appearance in UEFA Europa League}} | 0 | 1{{efn|name=JCS|Appearance in Johan Cruyff Shield}} | 0 | 47 | 9 | |
| 2024–25
|Eredivisie |3 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 1{{efn|name=JCS}} | 0 | 4 | 0 | |||
| colspan="2"|Total
!144 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 202 | 23 | |
| RB Leipzig
|24 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8{{efn|Appearances in UEFA Champions League}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 35 | 1 | ||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!168 | 20 | 19 | 3 | 42 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 236 | 24 |
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=International=
{{updated|match played 10 June 2025}}{{cite web |title=Lutsharel Geertruida- Nederlands Elftal |url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/teams/185184/speler/30 |language=Dutch |publisher=KNVB.nl |access-date=14 June 2023}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals | ||
| rowspan="3"|Netherlands
|2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| colspan="2"|Total | 17 | 0 |
|---|
Honours
Feyenoord
- Eredivisie: 2022–23{{cite web |url=https://nos.nl/artikel/2475118-feyenoord-verslaat-go-ahead-en-is-na-zes-jaar-weer-kampioen-van-nederland |title=Feyenoord verslaat Go Ahead en is na zes jaar weer kampioen van Nederland |trans-title=Feyenoord beats Go Ahead and is champions of the Netherlands after six years |website=NOS |language=nl |date=14 May 2023 |access-date=14 May 2023}}
- KNVB Cup: 2017–18, 2023–24{{cite web |url=https://nos.nl/artikel/2517666-als-rook-is-opgetrokken-wint-feyenoord-bekerfinale-van-nec |title=Als rook is opgetrokken, wint Feyenoord bekerfinale van NEC |trans-title=As smoke clears, Feyenoord wins cup final against NEC |language=Dutch |date=21 April 2024 |access-date=21 April 2024}}[https://www.ad.nl/dossier-feyenoord-pakt-beker/feyenoord-wint-knvb-beker-mede-dankzij-prachtgoal-van-persie~aa5bde0b/ Feyenoord wint KNVB-beker mede dankzij prachtgoal Van Persie] - AD {{in lang|nl}}
- Johan Cruyff Shield: 2018,{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/08/04/netherlands/super-cup/psv-nv/feyenoord-rotterdam-nv/2785610/?ICID=PL_MS_01|title=Soccerway Match Report|website=Soccerway|date=4 August 2018|access-date=7 April 2019}} 2024
- UEFA Europa Conference League runner-up: 2021–22{{cite news |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaconferenceleague/news/0275-153b4c3b58ce-9dd2bc95bfd0-1000/|first=Sam|last=Honeyman|title=Roma 1–0 Feyenoord: Zaniolo strike wins the first Europa Conference League final |website=UEFA |publisher=Union of European Football Associations |date=25 May 2022 |access-date=25 May 2022}}
Individual
- Eredivisie Talent of the Month: September 2020,{{cite news|url=https://eredivisie.nl/en-us/uitgelicht/clint-leemans-uitgeroepen-tot-eredivisiespeler-van-de-maand|title=Clint Leemans uitgeroepen tot Eredivisie-speler van de maand|date=1 October 2020|publisher=Eredivisie|access-date=10 November 2020|archive-date=10 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110135915/https://eredivisie.nl/en-us/uitgelicht/clint-leemans-uitgeroepen-tot-eredivisiespeler-van-de-maand|url-status=dead}} January 2021{{cite news|url=https://eredivisie.nl/en-us/highlighted/giakoumakis-named-as-eredivisie-player-of-the-month|title=Giakoumakis named Eredivisie player of the month|date=4 February 2021|access-date=5 February 2021|publisher=Eredivisie}}
- Eredivisie Team of the Month: September 2020, January 2021, February 2023, March 2023,{{cite news|url=https://eredivisie.nl/nieuws/sparta-en-az-domineren-eredivisie-elftal-van-de-maand-in-maart/|title=Sparta and AZ dominate Eredivisie team of the month in march|date=31 March 2023|access-date=8 April 2023|publisher=Eredivisie}} May 2023,{{cite web |title=FC Twente main supplier in May's Eredivisie Team of the Month |url=https://eredivisie.eu/news/fc-twente-main-supplier-in-mays-eredivisie-team-of-the-month/ |publisher=Eredivisie |access-date=4 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602175526/https://eredivisie.eu/news/fc-twente-main-supplier-in-mays-eredivisie-team-of-the-month/ |archive-date=2 June 2023 |date=2 June 2023}} August 2023,{{cite news|title=Negen clubs leveren spelers voor Eredivisie elftal van de maand|url=https://eredivisie.nl/nieuws/negen-clubs-leveren-spelers-voor-eredivisie-elftal-van-de-maand-augustus/|publisher=Eredivisie|language=nl}} October 2023,{{cite news |url=https://eredivisie.eu/news/seven-clubs-provide-players-for-the-eredivisie-team-of-the-month/ |title=Seven clubs provide players for the Eredivisie Team of the Month |date=3 November 2023 |access-date=12 November 2023 |publisher=Eredivisie}} December 2023,{{cite news |url=https://eredivisie.eu/news/eredivisie-team-of-the-month-includes-players-from-nine-teams/ |title=Eredivisie Team of the Month includes players from nine teams |date=28 December 2023 |access-date=28 December 2023 |publisher=Eredivisie}} January 2024,{{cite news |url=https://eredivisie.eu/news/ajax-main-supplier-in-the-eredivisie-team-of-the-month-for-january/ |title=Ajax main supplier in the Eredivisie Team of the Month for January |date=2 February 2024 |access-date=10 February 2024 |publisher=Eredivisie}} February 2024{{cite news |url=https://eredivisie.eu/news/psv-and-feyenoord-main-suppliers-of-the-eredivisie-team-of-the-month-for-february/ |title=PSV and Feyenoord main suppliers of the Eredivisie Team of the Month for February |date=1 March 2024 |access-date=1 March 2024 |publisher=Eredivisie}}
- UEFA Europa Conference League Team of the Season: 2021–22{{cite news|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaconferenceleague/news/0275-153e65400aef-d187391175f1-1000--team-of-the-season/|title=2021/22 Europa Conference League Team of the Season|website=UEFA |publisher=Union of European Football Associations |date=27 May 2022 |access-date=27 May 2022}}
References
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External links
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- [https://www.onsoranje.nl/teams/185184/speler/30 Profile] at the Royal Dutch Football Association website (in Dutch)
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{{Netherlands squad UEFA Euro 2024}}
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