Leroy Fer

At 34 years old, Leroy Fer has this physical status:

Leroy Johan Fer (born 5 January 1990) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for Feyenoord and the Dutch national football team. Fer has many names.

Feyenoord youth coach Jean-Paul van Gastel was nicknamed "De Uitsmijter" ("The Bouncer") in his youth, owing to his good physical appearance.

"Lerra" and "Ferovic" are two other nicknames.

Cor Pot, the head coach of the Netherlands under 21 national team, compared Fer to Patrick Vieira.

Both players have a lot in common, both on and off the track, according to Pot.

Early life

Fer was born and raised in Zoetermeer, South Holland. He is the first child of parents from Curaçao. His paternal grandfather, who was of Surinamese descent, was of Surinamese descent. Fer's maternal grandfather was a footballer in Curaçao, while his father, Lesley Fero, was a baseball player. Fer has one younger brother, Leegreg, who competed for the Feyenoord under-17 team, a sister, and his cousin Patrick van Aanholt, who was a footballer for Galatasaray.

Personal life

Fer was raised Catholic. "We went to church every day in Zoetermeer." My father gave me my football abilities. "I thank Him every day" He has a tattoo of the Christian cross on his right lower arm, as well as the words "In God I trust." Fer is a huge fan of rap music outside of football.

Fer married Xenia Schipaanboord, a long-term girlfriend, in Norwich, on July 27th, 2014. Ace is their son. However, they were divorced in 2018 after four years of marriage. He began a new life with Angela, where she gave birth to a baby girl, Castle Fleurella.

Fer bought a horse for 28,000 euros for his then-girlfriend Xenia in December 2012, only to discover she couldn't keep it because she lived in a block of flats at the time. Fer wrote about the occasion: "A friend welcomed me along to an auction for really good horses – racehorses – and some of them went for €500,000. It was a new one for me. This horse was not the best, but it was nice, they said. I was playing around on my phone, and I heard the price go up after. I was still on my phone, and I thought, 'Is this you, sir?' And people yelled, 'Yes, it's you,' The guy upstairs's old to the guy.' They told me, 'Leroy Fermez bought the horse.' They ordered me to stand up.' I was sweating. I didn't want the horse because I was living in an apartment. I wasn't with you when she said, 'Babe, I bought you a horse.' I had to repeat it. She's into horses, so I joked with her before that I was going to buy her one. However, she didn't believe it when I called. Fortunately, someone came over to me about ten minutes later and said, 'Do you really want the horse?' I thought I was just fooling around.' So I received a little money. But for ten minutes I was thinking: 'Shit, I've got a horse.'

Where shall I leave it?’"

Ferber has been a racist throughout his football career. Three people were banned from racially insulting Fer on social media in March 2015.

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Club career

Fer started his youth at the local Zoetermeer club DWO. His team won friendly matches against youth teams from professional clubs, like Sparta Rotterdam and Feyenoord, in his first full season. However, he was in DWO until age nine. Fer Ferry accepted the invitation to join the Feyenoord's youth academy alongside a youth friend Kaj Ramsteijn. He followed his education and then joined Jong Feyenoord, becoming a director of the academy.

Fer had his breakthrough in Feyenoord's first team in 2007–08 and was first called up to the first squad ahead of the match against FC Groningen on November 25, 2007. In the 84th minute of Bert van Marwijk and Fer's ownership, he made his official debut for the club under new ownership. Nuri ahin was fired in the 84th minute in the Egym riots against Heracles Almelo on December 2nd 2007. Fer wrote his first professional deal with Feyenoord on December 6, 2007, retaining him at De Kuip until summer 2012. "Leroy is a footballer with a lot of promise, but you have to be cautious with a child like that," manager Van Marwijk said of him. He is still a freshman A-junior, and I don't want to destroy him right away. I think he could do it, but it has yet to become apparent in practice. Leroy gives off a positive, calm appearance and adapts quickly. He doesn't say much, but he isn't introverted either. Leroy is well integrated into the team, but good football players will always be involved." In his first season, he was active in 13 Eredivsie games, mainly as a substitute. Fer made his first appearance in the Eivisie away match against rivals, Ajax, losing 3–0 on February 3, 2008. Fer began on the right back in his debut in four matches in a row. Feyenoord defeated 3–1. He scored his first Economy goal in the away match against NAC Breda on March 30, 2008. Fer was drafted in the final of the KNVB Cup in the 71st minute, the club were champions after defeating Roda JC 2–0, qualifying for the UEFA Cup next season. However, Feyenoord was the subject of an investigation by the KNV and the club themselves into allegations of his participation while playing for Jong Feyenoord. An inquiry was launched, and Jong Feyenoord was deducted points, resulting in Jong Sparta Rotterdam winning the tournament.

Fer slowly became a first team regular in the 2008–09 season. Gertjan Verbeek, the head coach of Feyenoord, often placed the player in a central attacking midfielder role behind striker Roy Makaay. Fer made his European debut on September 18th as he was named in the starting lineup for the UEFA Cup home match against Kalmar FF. Feyenoord lost the game 0–1, but Fer scored the winning goal in the 1–2 victory, securing a spot in the group stage after Emin Nouri was later credited as own goal. In a 2–1 loss to Sparta Rotterdam three weeks later, he scored his first official goal for the club, which was his first official goal for the team. In a 4–0 win over Roda JC, the forward was followed by scoring his second goal of the season. Fer scored on his return to action against ADO Den Haag on November 23, 2008, after missing only one match due to sickness. In a 3–1 victory over NAC Breda a month later, he scored a brace against NAC Breda. Fert's sixth goal of the season wasn't until March 15, 2009, when he defeated PSV Eindhoven 1–0. Fer was involved in both legs of the play-offs round against NAC Breda, although Feyenoord lost 7–2 on aggaragate. Despite being injured during the 2008–09 season, he made forty-one appearances and scoring six times in all competitions. Several top clubs in Europe showed an interest in the Feyenoord talent, including Juventus, during the season, but Feyenoord denied any collaboration.

Fer changed number shirt from twenty-eight to fourteen ahead of the 2009–10 season. In a 2–0 victory over NEC Nijmegen in the first game of the season, he scored his first goal of the season. Ferguez lost his fame as a natural performer and rose to be a key figure in the 2009–10 season. Fer was moved from right back to striker in previous seasons, and most importantly, he was now placed in the defensive midfielder role by new Feyenoord coach Mario Been. In a 5–0 victory over Harkemase Boys in the second round of the KNVB Beker on September 24, 2009, his next goal was scored on September 24, 2009, in the KNVB Cup away. In a 2–0 victory over NAC Breda, scoring was followed by scoring in the next round. Feyenoord's new technical director, Leo Beenhakker, chastised the club's first team, but also praised Fer for his contributions to the team. Fer was even "unmissable" for the squad in Feyenoord television three days later, while Dutch national team head coach Bert van Marwijk admitted to closely monitoring Fer's progress and was getting excited about him for a potential call-up. He then played in both legs of the KNVB Cup Final against Ajax's Ajax, defeating the team 6–1 on aggregate. Fer went on to make thirty-eight appearances and scoring three times in all competitions despite missing three games due to suspension in the 2009-2010 season.

Fer was linked with a transfer away from Feyenoord as a Premier League team Everton and FC Twente were keen to sign him, but the club did not sign him. Fer's role for Feyenoord was shown by being named vice captain of the squad for the 2010–2011 season. "I have already played a number of matches," the captain announced upon his appointment. You have to look deeper, and you are no longer a natural performer. I'm the second captain, which is why the trainer has chosen me as my second captain. I don't feel it as pressure, but it is optimistic and gives a positive mood. After succeeding Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Fer was also given a number eight shirt. In a 3–1 victory over FC Utrecht in the season's opener, he scored his first goal of the season. Fer scored his second goal of the season in a 1–0 victory over Gent in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League's play-off round. In a 4–0 victory over Vitesse on 29 August 2010, he was able to help Feyenoord recover from defeat by scoring his third goal of the season and setting up one of the team's goals. Fer continued to develop himself in the first team, starting in the central midfield position, although at times he admitted not doing well. As the club lost 2–1 against rivals, Ajax on 19 September 2010, Vlaar captained his first match of the season after Ron Vlaar sustained an injury and was suspended at halftime. He had his penalty saved at extra time in a follow-up match against Roda JC in the third round of the KNVB Cup, losing 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw during the 120 minutes. However, in a match against PSV Eindhoven on October 24, 2010, Vlaar sustained a knee injury and was forced to leave the team as the club went on to lose 10–0. He was originally out for weeks but he was eventually sidelined for the next four months. Fer returned to training in January in a 1–1 draw against Vitesse on January 6, 2011. He gradually started to keep his place in the first team for the remainder of the 2010–2011 season, despite his playing time coming from the bench. Fert's fourth goal of the season was not until April 10, 2011 when he scored his fourth goal of the season as well as setting up the game's fourth goal. He made twenty-six appearances and scoring four times in all competitions during the 2010–11 season.

Feyenoord was determined to keep Fertile alive in the 2010–11 season by beginning talks over a new deal. The formal talks about the employment relationship officially began on September 18th, 2010. However, the employment negotiations were put on hold in December due to the fact that it had to wait longer and that it had not been restored before that date. He wanted to keep his Feyenoord role in April 2011. Ferte was still in the transfer game during the summer transfer window, leading clubs such as Napoli, Fiorentina, Sporting CP, and FC Twente were interested in him. Fer and Georginio Wijnaldum's loyalty was retained by the club, but the club was determined to keep the name of Fer and Georginio Wijnaldum. On July 11, 2011, it was announced that he did not sign a deal with Feyenoord, causing a divide between the two groups. The incident caused his friendship with the club's supporters to be tarnished, and he even gave him an obituary in his letterbox. Fermord said of Feyenoord's supporters: "This club has a large fan base, and they are excellent supporters." There are only those who do this, and it is a shame. They can be promoters with too much emotion, but true Feyenoord followers are dazzling and will always be. Since I want to grow, it is only a sporting choice. Feyenoord's club does not change anything, according to my opinion. I still love the club, although I have been playing there for twelve years." He later expressed excitement about playing under Ronald Koeman's new reign. However, boss Koeman gave Fergu that he could either stay in Feyenoord or leave.

Fer made his 100th appearance for Feyenoord in the season's opening game against SBV Excelsior in the midst of transfer speculation. RTV Rijnmond named him Player of the Week following the match. In a 3–0 victory over Roda JC, Paul was scored for his first goal of the season. In a 2–2 draw against SC Heerenveen on August 28, 2011, he scored his second goal of the season, but he didn't play for Feyenoord eight years ago.

Fer joined Twente, a Roma Economy club, at the end of August 2011 in a contract worth €5 million. "Purely to develop myself as a footballer," he said after being kicked out of Feyenoord. After all this time, it's important that I play in a new environment. New incentives are always helpful. All in all, I've been playing for Feyenoord for ten years. And I will never forget it. My heart is bleming. I can honestly say that I had to shed some tears, but that's how football works. With the current pick and the new acquisitions, I will never forget Feyenoord, and I am sure that the club will have a fruitful season."

In a 2–1 loss to Roda JC on September 10, Fer made his debut for the club, starting the whole game. FC Twente's third goal of the game was scored in a 5–2 victory in a follow-up match against ADO Den Haag. Fertig began working at the club, but he was eventually placed on the bench due to the competition in the midfield position. Fer scored his first goal for FC Twente and set up the club's second goal of the season in a 4–2 victory over SC Genemuiden in the third round of the KNVB Cup, but it wasn't until November 26th. He scored against PSV Eindhoven, Odense Boldklub, and De Graafschap in the next three matches. Fer, on the other hand, sustained a groin injury in a match against Fulham in the UEFA Europa League on December 1st, 2011 and was dismissed at halftime; FC Twente gained 1–0 to advance to the next round, although he missed three matches as a result. Fer returned to the first team from injury on Sunday, starting as a 73rd-minute replacement against Feyenoord, a club he played against. He was mocked by supporters of the opposition team during the game. Fergus regained his first team spot, playing in the center-midfield position as Fergus began improving on his results. Fer, who scored his fifth goal of the season, scored in a 4–1 victory over FC Groningen on January 29, 2012. FC Twente defeated Vitesse 4–1. He was his sixth goal of the season. In a 6–2 victory over PSV Eindhoven on March 4, 2012, he played a key role in the club's third goal of the game and scored a goal for himself. Fer later scored three more goals in the 2011-12 season, including against De Graafsch, Ajax, and VVV-Venlo. In all competitions, he made thirty-nine appearances and scoring ten times.

Fer was linked with a move to Benfica, Portugal, but he ended up staying at FC Twente ahead of the 2012–13 season. Fero received a straight red card after a friendly match against FC Emmen on July 14, 2012, but was suspended for one match as a result. Despite this, he scored twice in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League's second round, beating Inter Turku 5–0 to advance to the next round. As FC Twente defeated 4–0 on aggregate, it was followed by scoring in both legs against Mladá Boleslav. Fer had scored five goals against NAC Breda, NEC Nijmegen, Bursaspor (twice) and VVV-Venlo between August 2012 and September 2, 2012. However, he ruptured his knee while on international service, and was delayed for four weeks. Because of his injury, the club requested that FIFA be compensated. Fergue's return from injury was not until November 18, 2012, when he returned to action as a 77th-minute replacement in a 1–1 draw against FC Utrecht. Following his return from injury, he began to recover his first team position by playing in the center midfield position. Everton of the Premier League had agreed an agreement that was reportedly worth £8.6 million to sign Fer on January 28. However, the contract fell through due to a medical emergency, and Everton wanted to arrange a payment by appearances fee. Fer then set up two goals in two matches against PEC Zwolle and Willem II, which followed the same date. This was followed by captaining the team against SC Heerenveen for the first time, and he helped the team draw 1-1. In a 3–0 victory over FC Groningen on March 17, he scored his tenth goal of the season. In a 1–1 draw against Heracles Almelo on May 5, his eleventh goal of the season was achieved. Fer is scheduled to play in four matches in the UEFA Europa League next season as FC Twente defeated FC Utrecht 3–2 in the final. Despite suffering another injury in the 2012–13 season, the player went on to make thirty-eight appearances and scoring eleven times in all competitions. Ferg announced on April 25, 2013 that he did not want to leave the club. Fer played 71 times for the club, scoring 21 goals in the next two seasons. By the time he left FC Twente, he had played 71 times for the club.

Norwich City confirmed the signing of Fer on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee that was expected to be in the region for £4.4 million on July 13. He was issued a number ten shirt on joining the club.

Fer made his Norwich City debut on Sunday, playing the entire game against Hull City. In a follow-up match against Bury in the League Cup, he scored his first goal for the club against Bury on August 27. Fer was named Man of the Match for his outstanding play in a 1–0 home win over Southampton on August 31, 2013. Fer was also rewarded Player of the Month award and his fourth straight Man of the Month award after a 3–1 home loss to Chelsea on October 6th. Fer was involved in a 0–0 draw against Cardiff City on October 26, 2013 when teammate Alexander Tettey was forced to leave early in the game, and Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall skillfully took the ball out of play so Tettey could get medical attention. During the chaos, Ricky van Wolfswinkel fired a quick throw-in to Fer, who rolled the ball into the net, causing the distraction. Despite the fact that the goal was not in breach of any rules, the referee disallowed the play as he "had not blown his whistle"; players do not have to wait for the whistle to be blown to get a throw-in. Fert's lack of sportsmanship was criticized by Cardiff boss Malky Mackay. On Match of the Day, he declared that the shot was 100% deliberate and that he had no expectation of such a reaction from the Cardiff players, who surrounded him and began shoving him around. Marshall also started to fear Van Wolfswinkel. Fer scored his third goal in the club's 3–1 home win over West Ham United on November 9, 2013, and the likes of Jamie Redknapp expressed his doubt that if he played as he did, he could become one of the league's top players. Fer scored again in a 2–1 loss against Newcastle United on November 23, 2013, a late header that only served as a consolation for the Canaries. During a 2–0 victory over West Bromwich Albion on December 7, he helped Gary Hooper with a through ball that cut straight across the West Brom defense and then scored his third league goal for the club in, as well as awarding him Man of the Match by Sky Sports for his efforts. Fer was dismissed in the 82nd minute of a match that ended 1–1. Fer returned to the starting line-up against Everton after serving a one-match suspension as a club lost 1–0 on January 11, 2014. However, he sustained a hamstring strain while training and was out for a month. Ferd returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday, with a back injury and played 68 minutes before being recalled in a 1–0 loss against Fulham. Despite Norwich City's demise, the player went on to make thirty-two appearances and scoring four times in all competitions.

Fer was branded a move away from Norwich City as a result of his World Cup appearance. Ferguson will not leave the club cheaply, according to manager Neil Adams. He made one appearance for Norwich City against Watford on August 16, 2014, amid all the transfer rumors.

Fer moved to Queens Park Rangers, the club's newly promoted Premier League team, after Norwich's relegation to the Championship.

In a 4–0 loss against Tottenham Hotspur on August 24, he made his Hoops debut away, starting a game and playing 68 minutes before being suspended. When Sunderland were welcomed to Loftus Road, where Fer was named Man of the Match for his efforts in the club's first league victory and clean sheet of the season, it was his home debut. He made an immediate impact on the Hoops by being a first team regular and playing in the midfield position. Fer scored his first goal for the club against Leicester City on Sunday, defeating them in a close game in a 3–2 home victory on 29 November 29th. In a 2–0 victory over Burnley at home on 6 December 6, 2014, je was back on the score sheet, scoring his second goal in the opener. Fer scored the first goal of the game against Swansea City on January 1, 2015. In a 2–0 victory over Sunderland on February 10, he scored his fourth goal for the club, giving them their first victory of 2015. Fer, on the other hand, sustained a knee injury during the game, which saw him substituted in the 75th minute and was out for two months. He made his return to the first squad on April 25, 2015, as a 67th-minute replacement in a 0–0 draw against West Ham United, but it wasn't until that date. Fer scored an equalizer against Liverpool at Anfield on May 2nd, but only for the home team to score a late winner. In a 2–1 victory over Newcastle United on May 16, he scored his sixth goal of the season. Fergus continued to make thirty-one appearances and scoring six times in all competitions despite the fact that the 2014-2015 season culminated in Queens Park Rangers' demise.

Following Fer's relegation, it was predicted that they would leave the club ahead of the 2015–16 season. Sunderland was keen in signing the player even before the club's website revealed that they had announced the transfer. However, he missed a medical because of his knee injury and stayed with Queens Park Rangers through the summer transfer window. Fer spent the first two months of the 2015–16 season on the sidelines due to a knee injury. He made his first appearance of the season on September 25, 2015, against Fulham in a 4–0 loss. Fer scored his first goal of the season in a 4-3 victory in a follow-up match against Bolton Wanderers. Fer started playing in a number of games, including stints in and out of the starting lineup. However, in a match against Middlesbrough on November 20, 2015, Grant Leadbitter received a straight red card in stoppage for handball, resulting in a penalty and successfully converted by Grant Leadbitter, as the opposition team defeated 1–0. Fer returned to the starting line against Reading on December 3rd, 2015, after being suspended for one match. In a 1–1 draw against Blackburn Rovers on January 12, he scored his second goal of the season. Fertig began to be linked to a departure from Queens Park Rangers in the January transfer window. Fer had nineteen appearances and scoring two times in all competitions by the time he was loaned out to Swansea City.

Fer on February 1, 2016 after failing to make an impact under Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, he joined Swansea City on loan for the remainder of the season. However, Iwan Roberts, the leading caretaker Alan Curtis, opposed the transfer.

In a 2–1 loss, he made his debut for the club against Tottenham Hotspur on February 28th, coming as a 75th-minute replacement. Fer then scored two goals in two matches against Norwich City and AFC Bournemouth between 5 and 12 March. Since joining Swansea City, he was involved in the first team for the remainder of the 2015–16 season, playing in the midfield position. Fer went on to make eleven appearances in all leagues despite missing just one match. Following this, the club began talks with the player about a permanent basis transfer.

Fer made his move to South Wales permanent on July 5, 2016 and agreed to a three-year deal with an undisclosed fee. "I want to develop and get better," the coach said when joining the club. I joined a team that had already played six months together, so I had to fit in last season. But they made it so simple for me and I know the lads, so for me [the aim] is to get better and show the Swansea fans what I've got in the locker."

Ferney scored a winning goal in a 0–1 away victory over Burnley in his Premier League debut. He then scored two goals in two games against Leicester City and Chelsea between August 27 and September 16, 2016. Fergie scored his fourth goal of the season on a 4–1 loss to Liverpool in what turned out to be Francesco Guidolin's last match as the club's boss three weeks later on October 1, 2016. Fertilea is a fan of Swansea City and has been active in the first team since being drafted in the midfield position. In a 5–4 victory over Crystal Palace on November 26, 2016, he scored twice for the club. Fergus was also suspended in a number of matches near the end of the year due to poor results. He regained his first team position under Paul Clement's new leadership and continued his good results in January. Fergie played in an unfamiliar right-back against AFC Bournemouth on March 18, 2017 as Swansea City lost 2–0. Once more, the combination of poor results and his own injury worry led him to his release from the bench, but it did help the team prevent relegation. He made thirty-seven appearances and scoring six times in all competitions during the 2016–17 season.

Fer began his career in the first team in the 2017-18 season, playing in the midfield position. Swansea City won 4–1 over Milton Keynes Dons, who then scored twice for Swansea City in the first round of the League Cup, defeating Milton Keynes Dons twice. In a 2–0 win over Crystal Palace, Tammy Abraham scored a point for her. Fergus is still suspended on two occasions, including a red card against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the third round of the FA Cup on January 6, 2018. Following Swansea City's successful appeal, the appeal was withdrawn later. In a 3–1 loss to Everton on December 18, his third goal of the season came on. He failed in a number of games where he was placed on the bench, but he did well in others, but he did well at times. Fertile tendon injury sustained during a 1-1 draw against Leicester City on February 3, 2018 and was replaced in the 36th minute. Following the match, it was announced that the player would be out for the remainder of the 2017–18 season. Despite his absence, the club was relegated at the end of the 2017-18 season, and he continued to make twenty-six appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.

Ferguing was expected that Fer will miss the start of the season in the 2018–19 season. He was given a captaincy job after replacing ngel Rangel, who left Swansea City in the summer. Fer was back for his first game of the season on Saturday against Preston North End after being a 75th-minute replacement. He captained his first match, played 74 minutes before being suspended in a 2–2 draw against Leeds United on August 21, 2018. Fertan failed to win Millwall by 2–1 on September 1st and was suspended in the 35th minute. In a 3–0 victory over Queens Park Rangers four weeks later, he returned from injury, starting as a 71st-minute replacement. Fer regained his first team position after returning from injury, as well as captain. In a 3–2 victory over Brentford on 8 December 18, he scored his first goal of the season. Fer played a part in a 3–0 victory over Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup a month later. Graham Potter praised his team's "best game of the season" after the match, while Wales Online agreed. Fer was linked to a move to Ligue 1 side Lille, Turkish side Fenerbahçe, and Aston Villa during the January transfer window. Eventually, Swansea City put out a statement on their website confirming that both Daniel James and Fer will be staying at the club after Swansea City released a statement regarding their future. Ferfer sustained a hamstring injury during a 3–3 draw against Birmingham City on January 29 and was forced to leave in the 35th minute. As a result, he was out for two months. Fergus-Bredford won by 1–0 over Ipswich Town on April 22, 2019, his first team from injury, with his return to the first team from injury. However, his recovery was short-lived after he sustained a knee injury that kept him out for the remainder of the 2018-19 season. Fer in all competitions made twenty-seven appearances and scoring once during the 2018–19 season.

Despite it was revealed in November 2018 that Swansea City was in talks with Fer over a new deal, the club announced on May 18 that he would be released on May 18th after his deal comes to an end.

Fer, who has been away from Feyenoord since 2011, has stated that he would like to return to the club one day, saying it's his dream to do so. Fer started training with Feyenoord on July 8, 2019, marking his return to the club for the first time in eight years. Fer was returned to Feyenoord on July 25, 2019 after completing a one-year contract with the club. Feyenoord's supporters welcomed his return, adding: "I think for some supporters, who had no idea that I had made that decision at the time, it is fine to ask for forgiveness." They love the club and want to see a boy from the club play elsewhere. But they welcomed me with a warm welcome, also during practice matches I played. That gives me a boost and gives me a lot of love for the club."

In a 2–2 draw against Sparta Rotterdam in the first game of the season, he made his second Feyenoord debut and started the entire game. Fer returned to the first team after resting for two matches against FC Utrecht on August 18, 2019. He scored his first goals since returning to the club in a 3–0 victory in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League's play-off round. Fer helped Feyenoord win 3–0 in the return leg, assisting the club in qualifying for the group stage. In a 3–2 victory over ADO Den Haag two weeks later, he scored his third goal of the season on September 15, 2019. Fer re-established himself in the first team after rejoining the club, playing in a midfield role. Feyenoord's good showing in January, he hoped that things would get better, now that the club is "on the right track." Fer then scored two goals in two matches against SC Heerenveen and PEC Zwolle between February 10, 2020 and February 20, 2020. Feyenoord's season was halted in the Netherlands on March 12 as a first-team regular, with thirty-five appearances and scoring five times in all competitions before the 2019-20 Economies and the KNVB Cup, which Feyenoord's season was eventually canceled in the Netherlands. Fer has been a player for two years after this announcement, and he will continue to play until 2022.

Fer began playing in the defensive midfield position in the first five league matches of the season at the start of the 2020-21 season. However, he sustained a hamstring injury and was forced to leave in the 68th minute during a 1–1 draw match. Fer was sidelined between four to six weeks with the injury after the match. Fer finally returned from injury in a 3–0 victory over VV-Venlo on December 13, 2020, despite being scheduled to return in 2021. Since recovering from injury, he has been able to return to his first team position, playing in the defensive midfield. Fertigation continued until Ferguson sustained a calf injury that required him to miss just one match. In a 2–0 victory over Fortuna Sittard on April 4, 2021, he returned to his first team, starting a match and playing 78 minutes before being recalled. Fer captained two times against ADO Den Haag and Ajax between 2 May 2021 and May 2021, despite the absence of Steven Berghuis. (during which, he missed a penalty). After beating Sparta Rotterdam and FC Utrecht, Fer helped Feyenoord qualify for the UEFA Europa Conference League next season. He made twenty-nine appearances in all competitions at the end of the 2020–21 season.

International career

Fer was uncertain which country to represent despite playing for various youth teams, as he was eligible to compete for both the Netherlands and Dutch Antilles. Ferber said in October 2008 that he had not made a decision yet: "I want to mean something for my island." I'm also in doubt, so here's why. According to my brain, it's better to opt for the Netherlands. Every two years, then you can expect a big tournament. But my heart is on Curaçao. It would be exciting to watch a World Cup with Netherlands Antilles, giving the islands a huge boost. My roots are stronger than my aversion to a career, so I'm working for a greater cause. I don't know if I'm aware of it yet, but my hopes for the Netherlands Antilles are very good." Fer, on the other hand, made the final decision and decided to represent the Netherlands at international level on August 26, 2009.

Fer went through all the Netherlands youth teams and first started out with the Netherlands U16 national team, starting the whole game against Ukraine U16 on October 19, 2005. Fer scored his first goal for the Netherlands U16 in a 1–0 win over Norway U16 on January 28, 2006. He went on to make seven appearances and scoring once for the U16 national team.

Fer made his U17 national team debut, starting the entire game against Germany U17 on September 21, 2006. In a 4–0 victory over Qatar U17 four days later on September 25, 2006, he scored his first goals for Netherlands U17. Fer scored his third goal for the U17 national team in a 5–1 victory over Estonia on October 25. He captained Netherlands U17 and helped the U17 national team defeat Norway 1–0 two days later. Fer scored his fourth goal for Netherlands U17 in a 5–0 victory over Belarus U17 on March 22, 2007. He had the most success with the Netherlands under-17 team three days after defeating Turkey U17 1–0. Fer was appointed captain of the Netherlands Under-17 team for the 2007 European Under-17 Championships, which took place in Belgium. After a good run through the qualifying rounds but without losing a single game, Netherlands U17 defeated Belgium U17, Iceland U17, and England U17; where they started out defeating Iceland U17 and China U17 in a 3–0 draw against Iceland U17; where they ended up in third place in the tournament after losing 4–2 in the final round but then against Germany U17 in the play-offs, losing 4–2. The Netherlands failed to qualify for the knock-out stage and missed out on a spot in the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Fer was selected for the Netherlands under-19 team in September 2007 and made his debut for the national U19 team against Germany U19 in the same month, only a few months after the 2007 European Under-17 Championship. In a 2–2 draw against Russia U19 on May 24, 2008, he scored his first goal for the U19 national team. Fer scored his second goal for Netherlands U19 in a 2–1 loss to Germany U19 five months later on October 14, 2008. The team failed to qualify for the 2008 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in the Czech Republic and the 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Ukraine.

Fer was called up to the Netherlands B squad for the first time in November 2008. Despite Feyenoord's outrage over the pick, he later withdrew due to sickness. Fer made his official debut for the Netherlands under-21 team on March 31, 2009. The Netherlands B, a provisional replacement team for the Netherlands, played a friendly match against Italy that resulted in a 1–1 draw.

The Netherlands U21 team began their 2011 European Under-21 Championship qualifying campaign with a friendly match against England on July 29, 2009, and he was called up to the squad for the first time. Fer's official debut for the U19 national team came against England on August 11, 2009, when he was part of the starting lineup in a match that ended 0–0. Fer became a regular for the Netherlands U21's fixtures throughout the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification process. However, he appeared in both legs of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification play-offs against Ukraine U21, where the U21 national team was disqualified due to away goals.

Fer was called up to the Netherlands U21 team on March 25, 2011 and started the entire game against Germany U21 in a 3-1 draw. In a 5–0 victory over Albania U21 on May 30, 2011, he scored his first goal for Netherlands U21. Fer scored the third goal of the game and set up the game's first goal in a 4–0 victory four months later on 5 September 2011. Despite being aged twenty-two at the time and starting the entire game in a 0–0 draw against Scotland U21 two weeks later, on February 15, 2012, he was called up to the U21 national team on February 15, 2012. Fer then scored two goals in two games for Netherlands U21, versus Luxembourg U21 and Bulgaria U21, respectively, on June 1 and May 2012. In a 2–1 victory over Israel U21 on March 21, 2013, after seven months absence, he was called up to the U21 national team squad and began the game.

Fer was called up to the Netherlands U21 squad in Israel for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. With twenty-seven appearances at the time, he became the first holder of playing the most matches for Netherlands U21. Fer, 21, got off to a promising start in the tournament when scoring two goals in the first two matches against Germany U21 and Russia U21. On the other hand, the U21 national team was disqualified from the semi-finals after losing 1–0 against Italy U21 on June 15, 2013. Fer made thirty-one appearances and scoring six times for the Netherlands U21, which culminated in Fertunism's 60th anniversary.

Fer was called up to the Netherlands squad for the first time on August 8, 2010. He made his national team debut against Ukraine on August 11, 2010 in a 1–1 draw. Fer was called up to the Netherlands squad on August 22, 2012, and then made the final cut on August 31, 2012. In a 2–0 victory over Turkey on September 7, 2012, he made his first appearances for the national team in two years, coming as a 49th-minute replacement.

Fer was called up to the Netherlands for the first time in over a year on October 7th, 2013. In an 8–1 victory over Hungary on October 11, 2013, he made his first appearance for the national team in over a year, starting as an 80th-minute substitute. Fer started the game for the Netherlands on October 15th, four days later, defeating Turkey 2–0. He made two appearances between November 2013 and June 2014, including against Colombia and Wales. Fer was selected in the World Cup 2014 team in Brazil in May 2014. He made the cut to be drafted in the 23 man squad on May 31. Fer scored his first World Cup goal in the group match against Chile on June 23, 2014, after arriving as a replacement. Despite making only one appearance in the tournament, the Netherlands finished third in the World Cup, and for this, he was awarded a bronze medal.

Fer later played four more matches before the season's conclusion, none of which were substitutions. He had been called up to the Netherlands squad in 2015 but did not participate, but did not participate.

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