Ron Vlaar
Born: February 16, 1985 (age 38)
Height: 6' 2" (189cm)
Hometown: Hensbroek, Netherlands
Nationality: 
Dutch
DutchPosition: Centre-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1996-2004 | AZ Alkmaar |
| Senior | 2004-2005 | AZ Alkmaar |
| 2005-2012 | Feyenoord | |
| 2012-2015 | Aston Villa | |
| International | 2005- | Netherlands |
Sports Mole has 382 articles about Ron Vlaar. Articles 1 to 40:
World Cup 2022: Netherlands vs. Argentina head-to-head record
Ahead of Friday's World Cup clash between the Netherlands and Argentina, Sports Mole looks back at the previous meetings between the two sides.
Dec 8, 06:07
Preview: VVV-Venlo vs. AZ Alkmaar - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Eredivisie clash between VVV-Venlo and AZ Alkmaar, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 18, 21:23
Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs. Heerenveen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between AZ Alkmaar and Heerenveen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 12, 18:43
Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs. Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between AZ Alkmaar and Ajax, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 29, 19:18
Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs. FC Utrecht - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Eredivisie clash between AZ Alkmaar and FC Utrecht, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 25, 18:11
Preview: PSV Eindhoven vs. AZ Alkmaar - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Eredivisie clash between PSV Eindhoven and AZ Alkmaar, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 11, 11:45
Preview: AZ vs. Vitesse - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Eredivisie clash between AZ and Vitesse, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 21, 16:58
Preview: AZ vs. Willem II - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between AZ and Willem II, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 18, 20:05
Preview: HNK Rijeka vs. AZ - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between HNK Rijeka and AZ, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 8, 18:26
Preview: AZ vs. Groningen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between AZ and Groningen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 4, 17:49
Preview: Heracles vs. AZ - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between Heracles and AZ, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 27, 14:48
Preview: Real Sociedad vs. AZ Alkmaar - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Real Sociedad and AZ, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 3, 11:32
Preview: Manchester United vs. AZ - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Thursday's Europa League fixture between Manchester United and AZ.
Dec 10, 18:00
AZ, Manchester United play out uneventful goalless draw
AZ and Manchester United play out a goalless draw in Thursday's Europa League group game in the Netherlands.
Oct 3, 19:46
In focus: Manchester United's Europa League opponents AZ Alkmaar
The Dutch side are currently third in the Eredivisie.
Oct 2, 15:37
Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Manchester United's visit to AZ Alkmaar in Group L of the Europa League, including team news, possible lineups and predictions.
Oct 1, 18:47
Patrick van Aanholt, Ibrahim Afellay added to Netherlands squad
Patrick van Aanholt and Ibrahim Afellay are added to the Netherlands squad for the friendlies against France and England after five players pulled out through injury.
Mar 21, 10:54
Ron Vlaar signs six-month deal at AZ Alkmaar
Former Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar signs a six-month contract at first professional club AZ Alkmaar.
Dec 7, 15:11
Sunderland, Norwich City want Ron Vlaar?
Free agent and former Aston Villa centre-back Ron Vlaar is reportedly a transfer target of both Sunderland and Norwich City.
Nov 22, 11:15
Everton's Roberto Martinez dismisses Ron Vlaar speculation
Roberto Martinez stresses that Everton have held "no discussions" with former Aston Villa centre-back Ron Vlaar.
Nov 19, 14:10
Everton to make Ron Vlaar approach?
Everton are keen to offer a deal to free agent Ron Vlaar, according to a report.
Nov 17, 11:42
In Off The Post: The Sam Matterface column
In his latest Sports Mole column, Sam Matterface runs the rule over Randy Lerner, Manchester City and a goal-shy Bafetimbi Gomis.
Nov 3, 10:00
Preview: Leicester City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Leicester City's visit of Aston Villa as the Foxes look to protect their unbeaten start to the Premier League season.
Sep 11, 21:07
Report: Aston Villa prepare Aymen Abdennour bid
Tunisian international Aymen Abdennour could be on his way to Villa Park as a replacement for Ron Vlaar, according to reports.
Aug 11, 19:38
Micah Richards named Aston Villa team captain
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood appoints summer signing Micah Richards as team captain for the new season.
Aug 5, 12:02
Ron Vlaar out for four months
Following knee surgery, former Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar reveals that he will be out of action for four months.
Jul 19, 12:15
Report: Southampton ready to pounce for Ron Vlaar
Former Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar is being chased by Southampton, according to reports.
Jul 9, 04:10
Ron Vlaar undecided on Aston Villa future
Ron Vlaar reveals that he is undecided on where his future lies after he becomes a free agent on July 1.
Jun 27, 12:18
Report: Southampton in contention to sign Ron Vlaar
Ron Vlaar is reportedly being chased by Southampton, Newcastle United and Sunderland this summer.
Jun 27, 02:50
Newcastle United, Sunderland want Ron Vlaar?
North-East rivals Newcastle United and Sunderland are reportedly both looking to sign Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar this summer.
Jun 22, 18:21
Top five Premier League free agents
Sports Mole picks out five Premier League players who are out of contract at their current clubs this summer.
Jun 21, 12:03
Ron Vlaar hints at Aston Villa exit
Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar suggests that he would be open to leaving the Midlands outfit.
Jun 9, 10:54
Aston Villa confirm Ron Vlaar contract offer
Aston Villa announce that defender Ron Vlaar has been offered a new deal by the club.
Jun 8, 12:30
Report: Ron Vlaar considers Aston Villa future
Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar is considering leaving the club at the end of his existing contract, according to reports.
Jun 6, 07:44
Match Analysis: Arsenal 4-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Arsenal's 4-0 thrashing of Aston Villa in the final of the FA Cup at Wembley.
May 30, 20:30
Half-Time Report: Theo Walcott fires Arsenal in front of Aston Villa
Theo Walcott's 40th-minute strike gives Arsenal a deserved lead at half time of the FA Cup final against Aston Villa at Wembley.
May 30, 18:17
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 0-1 Burnley
Sports Mole reviews the action in Aston Villa's 1-0 defeat to Burnley on the final day of the Premier League season.
May 24, 17:25
Tim Sherwood confident of Ron Vlaar Aston Villa extension
Tim Sherwood says that Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar has told him that he wants to sign a contract extension.
May 22, 23:12
Ron Vlaar yet to receive Aston Villa offer?
Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar is yet to receive an offer of a new deal at Villa Park, according to reports.
May 17, 14:31
Match Analysis: Southampton 6-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole reviews Southampton's 6-1 mauling of Aston Villa at St Mary's.
May 16, 15:06
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