Jip Cornelis Willem Molenaar (born 15 November 2001) is a Dutch professional

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who plays as a

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for Dutch amateur club DVVA.

Career

Molenaar made his professional debut for

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on 2 February 2021, replacing Denso Kasius in the 86th minute of a 3–1 away win over

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in the

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. In June 2021, Molenaar signed a two-year contract with

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, with an option for an additional year. He left the club again after one season. After almost a year without football, Molenaar started training with Dutch amateur club DVVA in spring 2023. After that, the parties continued to work together.

Personal life

He is the son of former professional footballer

Keje Molenaar Cornelis Ignatius Maria (Keje) Molenaar (born 29 September 1958 in Volendam) is a retired Dutch footballer who was active as a defender. Molenaar made his professional debut at FC Volendam and also played for Ajax Amsterdam, Feyenoord Rotterd ...

and brother-in-law of

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defender

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References

2001 births Living people Dutch men's footballers Footballers from Zaanstad Footballers from North Holland Men's association football defenders FC Volendam players Eintracht Frankfurt players SC Telstar players Eerste Divisie players Tweede Divisie players {{Netherlands-footy-defender-stub