Bio

Ian Smeulers (born 12 January 2000) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Eredivisie club Excelsior. Career Smeulders began playing football at the youth academy of Feyenoord in 2006. He began his senior career on loan with Dordrecht for the 2019–20 season. Smeulders made his professional debut with Dordrecht in a 1–1 Eerste Divisie tie with Roda on 15 November 2019. He was loaned to Willem II in the Eredivisie on 1 February 2021. On 21 August 2023, Smeulers signed a contract with Excelsior for one year, with an option for a second year