| Alje Schut | |
| Birth Date: | 18 February 1981 |
| Birth Place: | Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Height: | 1.92 m |
| Position: | Defender |
| Years1: | 1999–2012 |
| Clubs1: | FC Utrecht |
| Caps1: | 191 |
| Goals1: | 10 |
| Years2: | 2012–2015 |
| Clubs2: | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Caps2: | 67 |
| Goals2: | 9 |
| Totalcaps: | 276 |
| Totalgoals: | 18 |
| Nationalyears1: | 1999–2000 |
| Nationalteam1: | Netherlands U19 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 4 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Nationalyears2: | 2001–2002 |
| Nationalteam2: | Netherlands U20 |
| Nationalcaps2: | 4 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
| Nationalyears3: | 2002–2003 |
Alje Schut (born 18 February 1981) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a defender for FC Utrecht, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kozakken Boys.[1]
Born in Utrecht, Schut began his career with hometown club FC Utrecht, making his professional debut on 3 October 1999.[2]
In 2004 he spent seven months injured following a bacterial infection in his knee.[3] In March 2005 he suffered another knee injury, ending his season.[4] He was still suffering from that same injury in January 2006; at that time he was expected to return to fitness in April 2006.[5]
He suffered further injuries, and only played 51 league between 2005 and March 2010.[6] [7]
On 10 May 2011, during a training session with his team, Schut collided with his Romanian teammate Mihai Neșu breaking his cervical vertebrae and leaving Neșu paralyzed from the waist down.[8]
In August 2011, after spending thirteen seasons with FC Utrecht, Schut was the longer-serving player of any club in the Eredivisie.[2]
By October 2011 Schut was the club captain of FC Utrecht.[9]
In February 2015 Schut stated his desire to become a primary school teacher after retirement.[3]
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