Erwin Lemmens
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Erwin Lemmens is a Belgian
footballer who plays for K.S.K. Beveren
, as a goalkeeper.
in 1995, and was a regular from 1997–99, when he signed for Real Racing Club de Santander
in Spain
. After four seasons and 49 La Liga
matches for the Cantabria
outfit (adding 33 in a 2001–02 promotion), Lemmens joined RCD Espanyol
, being first-choice during 2003–04.
The arrival of Cameroon international
Carlos Kameni
the following season
meant Lemmens was confined to bench duty, with just one Spanish Cup
match to his tally. Subsequently, he signed with Olympiacos F.C. in the summer of 2005, competing with young Kleopas Giannou
for the substitute goalkeeper's jersey, behind regular Antonios Nikopolidis
.
Lemmens did not manage to play one single game with Olympiacos, being demoted to third-choice in 2006–07, upon the signing of Tomislav Butina
. On January 31, 2007, was finally released by the club, quickly joining Netherlands
' RKC Waalwijk
, on a free transfer. On February 10, he played his first Eredivisie
match for RKC, against Heracles Almelo
.
Lemmens was signed by newly promoted F. C. Verbroedering Dender E.H.
for the 2007–08 season, and won the competition for first-choice with former R.S.C. Anderlecht
's Jan Van Steenberghe
. After a hip injury, however, his season came to an end.
After one year out of football, 33-year old Lemmens signed with first professional club Beveren, now in the second division
. He helped the club finish comfortably in mid-table, but it would be relegated due to financial irregularities.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
footballer who plays for K.S.K. Beveren
K.S.K. Beveren
Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren was a Belgian association football club from the town of Beveren in East Flanders. It was famous for its goalkeeping school that has produced such players as Jean-Marie Pfaff, Filip De Wilde, Geert De Vlieger, Erwin Lemmens, and Tristan Peersman, all of whom have...
, as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Lemmens started his career at K.S.K. BeverenK.S.K. Beveren
Koninklijke Sportkring Beveren was a Belgian association football club from the town of Beveren in East Flanders. It was famous for its goalkeeping school that has produced such players as Jean-Marie Pfaff, Filip De Wilde, Geert De Vlieger, Erwin Lemmens, and Tristan Peersman, all of whom have...
in 1995, and was a regular from 1997–99, when he signed for Real Racing Club de Santander
Racing de Santander
Real Racing Club de Santander, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santander, in the autonomous community of Cantabria. Founded in 1913, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio El Sardinero, with a capacity for 22,400 spectators....
in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
. After four seasons and 49 La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
matches for the Cantabria
Cantabria
Cantabria is a Spanish historical region and autonomous community with Santander as its capital city. It is bordered on the east by the Basque Autonomous Community , on the south by Castile and León , on the west by the Principality of Asturias, and on the north by the Cantabrian Sea.Cantabria...
outfit (adding 33 in a 2001–02 promotion), Lemmens joined RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
, being first-choice during 2003–04.
The arrival of Cameroon international
Cameroon national football team
The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Les Lions Indomptables , is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's most successful side in FIFA world cup; having qualified for the FIFA World Cup six times – in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010– more than any...
Carlos Kameni
Idriss Carlos Kameni
Idriss Carlos Kameni is a Cameroonian footballer who plays for RCD Espanyol in the Spanish first division, as a goalkeeper.-France:...
the following season
2004–05 La Liga
2004–05 season was composed of the following clubs:* Albacete Balompié* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Real Betis* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Levante UD* Málaga CF* Real Mallorca* CD Numancia* CA Osasuna...
meant Lemmens was confined to bench duty, with just one Spanish Cup
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
match to his tally. Subsequently, he signed with Olympiacos F.C. in the summer of 2005, competing with young Kleopas Giannou
Kleopas Giannou
Kleopas Giannou is a Greek footballer.A graduate of the Athenian club's youth system, Giannou was loaned to Olympiakos Volou in summer 2000 until the end of the year, and spent the rest the campaign at Halkidona FC. Promoted to the senior Olympiacos squad on his return, he made his top-flight...
for the substitute goalkeeper's jersey, behind regular Antonios Nikopolidis
Antonios Nikopolidis
Antonios Nikopolidis , is a former Greek football player, that played as goalkeeper. He's regarded as the best Greek goalkeeper of all time having been awarded the most caps in the national team and playing an integral part in the UEFA Euro 2004 triumph....
.
Lemmens did not manage to play one single game with Olympiacos, being demoted to third-choice in 2006–07, upon the signing of Tomislav Butina
Tomislav Butina
Tomislav Butina is a former Croatian footballer who played as goalkeeper for top level clubs Dinamo Zagreb, Club Brugge and Olympiacos. He was also capped 28 times for the Croatia national football team in the period from 2001 to 2006 and was member of Croatian squads at the 2002 and 2006 FIFA...
. On January 31, 2007, was finally released by the club, quickly joining Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
' RKC Waalwijk
RKC Waalwijk
RKC Waalwijk is a football club currently playing in the Eredivisie. Its name is derived from 'Rooms Katholieke Combinatie' and was a fusion club of HEC, WVB and Hercules.-History:...
, on a free transfer. On February 10, he played his first Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
match for RKC, against Heracles Almelo
Heracles Almelo
Heracles Almelo is a football club from Almelo, Netherlands.Heracles Almelo were founded on May 3, 1903 as Heracles, after the demigod son of Zeus. They changed their name on July 1, 1974 to SC Heracles '74 and finally settled on the current name in 1998. The club has won the Dutch national title...
.
Lemmens was signed by newly promoted F. C. Verbroedering Dender E.H.
F. C. Verbroedering Dender E.H.
Football Club Verbroedering Dender Eendracht Hekelgem, also simply known as Dender or Verbroedering Dender, is a Belgian association football club based in Denderleeuw...
for the 2007–08 season, and won the competition for first-choice with former R.S.C. Anderlecht
R.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
's Jan Van Steenberghe
Jan Van Steenberghe
Jan Van Steenberghe is a former Belgian football goalkeeper. He played most recently for F.C. Verbroedering Dender E.H., after being released from R.S.C. Anderlecht. His former clubs include Eendracht Aalst, R.A.A. Louviéroise and R.S.C. Anderlecht.-References:...
. After a hip injury, however, his season came to an end.
After one year out of football, 33-year old Lemmens signed with first professional club Beveren, now in the second division
Belgian Second Division
The Belgian Second Division is the second-highest division in the Belgian football league system after the Belgian Pro League. It was created by the Belgian Football Association in 1905. Between 2008 and 2010 it was named EXQI League after a television channel owned by the league main sponsor,...
. He helped the club finish comfortably in mid-table, but it would be relegated due to financial irregularities.