Glenn Helder

• Full name: Glenn Helder
• Date of birth: 28 September 1968
• Place of birth: Vlissingen, Netherlands
• Nationality: Dutch
• Position: Winger / Forward

Club career highlights

• Dutch clubs: Helder began his professional career in the Netherlands, most notably with Vitesse Arnhem and later NAC Breda and Sparta Rotterdam among others.
• Arsenal (England): Helder joined Arsenal in February 1996 from Vitesse. He made a limited number of appearances for Arsenal during the 1995–96 season. While at Arsenal he played mainly as a winger; competition for places and injuries restricted his impact and game time.
• Later career: After leaving Arsenal he returned to the Netherlands and also had spells in Portugal (e.g., Benfica on trial but no major impact) and played for several lower-league clubs before retiring from professional football.

International career

• Helder was capped by the Netherlands at youth levels but did not have a prolonged senior international career with the Dutch national team.

After football

• Following retirement Helder has been involved in various activities including media appearances and local football projects. His post-playing life included public discussions about personal difficulties he faced after his professional career ended.

Notable facts

• Remembered for his pace and direct style as a winger.
• Part of the mid-1990s Arsenal squad but not a regular starter during his time at Highbury.