Ruben Ewald Ligeon (born 24 May 1992) is a Dutch professional footballer who last played as a right back for Derde Divisie club Ajax Amateurs. Before moving to Slovakia where he featured for Slovan Bratislava and AS Trenčín, he played for Ajax Amsterdam, NAC Breda, Willem II and Utrecht in the Netherlands.Het leven van Ruben Ligeon als transfervrije voetballer vice.com
Club career Ajax Ligeon played for De Meteoor and OSV in his early career before joining the youth ranks of Ajax. He made his debut for the first team in a home draw against AZ on 15 October 2011, replacing André Ooijer in the 45th minute. He scored his first goal in the 41st minute of an 8–0 pre-season friendly match win over Noordwijk on 16 July 2012. He scored his second goal in a pre-season friendly encounter the next season against Waalwijk on 13 July 2013, scoring the fourth goal just before half-time in the 5–1 win. On 18 August 2013, Ligeon started in his first ever Klassieker match against arch-rivals Feyenoord, when he replaced the suspended Ricardo van Rhijn in the starting line-up. His cross in the 37th minute led to Kolbeinn Sigþórsson's header and his second goal in the 2–1 home win.
NAC Breda On 27 January 2015, it was announced that Ligeon would spend the rest of the season on loan with NAC Breda.'Volgende aanwinst voor slagvaardig NAC komt regelrecht uit Amsterdam' (Dutch). 27 January 2015.
Willem II On 22 June 2015, it was announced that Ligeon was sent on loan at Willem II, together with Lesly de Sa and Richairo Zivkovic.'Twee andere Ajacieden volgen voorbeeld van Zivkovic en trekken naar Tilburg' (Dutch). Voetbalprimeur. 22 June 2015.
Slovan Bratislava Ligeon left Slovan Bratislava on 31 August 2017. Ligeon then trained with the Danish Superliga-club AGF in December 2017.Tidligere Ajax-spiller træner med i AGF‚ bold.dk, 5 December 2017
PEC Zwolle On 16 January 2018, Ligeon signed a contract for 2.5 years with Eredivisie side PEC Zwolle.Ruben Ligeon tekent bij PEC Zwolle (Dutch). PEC Zwolle. 16 January 2018.
AS Trenčín On 6 July 2019, Ligeon moved to Slovak side AS Trenčín on a free transfer.
Return to NAC Breda Ligeon returned to NAC on 22 August 2021, signing a two-year contract.
Ligeon's contract with NAC was terminated by mutual consent on 19 March 2023.
Ajax Amateurs On 15 August 2023, Ligeon joined Ajax Amateurs. He helped the team reach promotion to the Derde Divisie in his first season.
Personal life Born in the Netherlands, Ligeon is of Surinamese descent. He is a younger brother of American international player Maurice Ligeon.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAjax2011–12Eredivisie30100000402012–13Eredivisie10100000202013–14Eredivisie50300000802014–15Eredivisie3030001070Total120800010210Jong Ajax2013–14Eerste Divisie190———1902014–15Eerste Divisie140———140Total330000000330NAC Breda (loan)2014–15Eredivisie14000—40180Willem II (loan)2015–16Eredivisie5010—0060Utrecht (loan)2015–16Eredivisie7020—0090Slovan Bratislava2016–17Slovak Super Liga1911030002312017–18Slovak Super Liga2000100030Total211104000261PEC Zwolle2017–18Eredivisie4000—00402018–19Eredivisie2000—0020Total6000000060De Graafschap (loan)2018–19Eredivisie2000—0020Trenčín2019–20Slovak Super Liga17122—102032020–21Slovak Super Liga15120—00171Total322420010374NAC Breda2021–22Eerste Divisie22040—002602022–23Eerste Divisie4110——51Total261500000311Ajax Amateurs2023–24Vierde Divisie25030——2802024–25Derde Divisie13020——150Total38050——430Career total196426240602326
Honours Ajax Eredivisie: 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14 Eusébio Cup: 2014
Ajax Amateurs Vierde Divisie: 2023–24
References
External links
Netherlands stats at OnsOranje Netherlands U21 stats at OnsOranje