Tim van der Leij (born 6 March 2006) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for club VfB Stuttgart II.
Career
RKC Waalwijk Originally a product of the RKC Waalwijk academy, van der Leij played for the senior team from 2025 to 2026. Van der Leij was a frequent starter for Waalwijk since their relegation from the Eredivisie to the Eerste Divisie, including in a 2–2 draw against Jong Utrecht, where he scored a brace.
VfB Stuttgart Van der Leij was signed by German Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart in June 2026, with a contract until 2030. He was initially assigned to their reserve team VfB Stuttgart II in 3. Liga.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRKC Waalwijk2025–26Eerste Divisie331334—203817VfB Stuttgart2026–27Bundesliga000000—00Career total33133400203817
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