Ben Scholte (born 10 August 2001) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a

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for club

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Career

Scholte started at Fc Ter Apel 96. Scholte made his debut for FC Emmen in the 2020-21 season on the 22 December, 2020 against

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appearing as a substitute for

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in a 3-2 defeat at De Oude Meerdijk. He played 19 league games and opened his scoring account for the club in the 2021-22, he scored an injury time winner in a 2-1 victory when playing

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on the 10 December, 2021 at De Ouse Meerijk. The club would go on to win the

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and get promoted as champions. In June 2022, 10 years after first joining the club’s youth academy, Scholte was given a new contract with FC Emmen. In the summer of 2024, Scholte signed with

for two seasons, with an option for a third.

Honours

:: Winner: 2021–22

References

2001 births Living people Dutch men's footballers Eredivisie players Eerste Divisie players Men's association football midfielders FC Emmen players FC Dordrecht players 21st-century Dutch sportsmen {{Netherlands-footy-midfielder-stub