Frank Verlaat (born 5 March 1968) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a defender. He had a 21-year career throughout Europe, playing in the Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Germany and finishing his career in Austria. He earned one cap with the Netherlands national team.

Career

Verlaat moved to Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart from French side AJ Auxerre in 1995. For VfB Stuttgart, he made 104 appearances in the league, two in continental competitions and six in the DFB-Pokal. Verlaat returned to former club Ajax in January 1999. The transfer fee was reported as DM8.5 million. In summer 2000, Verlaat joined Bundesliga club Werder Bremen from Ajax on a three-year contract. The transfer fee paid to Ajax was reported as DM3.5 or 4 million.

Personal life

Verlaat's son Jesper is also a footballer and has also played for Werder Bremen, albeit for the club's reserves.

Honours

Ajax Auxerre VfB Stuttgart