Eric van der Luer (often written Eric van de Luer) is a former Dutch professional footballer and later coach, best known for his long association with Roda JC.

• Full name: Eric van der Luer
• Date of birth: 22 December 1965
• Place of birth: Maastricht, Netherlands
• Primary position: Midfielder (central/defensive midfield)

Playing career (highlights)

• MVV Maastricht – Began his professional career at hometown club MVV (mid-1980s).
• Roda JC – Van der Luer is most associated with Roda JC, where he spent the bulk of his career (late 1980s through much of the 1990s and into the early 2000s). He was a key midfield presence and became a well-regarded figure at the club.
• Other clubs – After Roda JC he had shorter spells with KVV Overpelt-Vautom and other lower-league sides before retiring as a player.
• Honours – With Roda JC he featured in strong Eredivisie campaigns and in domestic cup runs; Roda won the KNVB Cup in 1996–97 and 2000–01 (van der Luer was part of the club during this successful era).

Coaching and post-playing career

• After retiring, van der Luer moved into coaching and scouting roles, including positions in the Netherlands and Belgium. He has worked as an assistant coach and in youth coaching, and has been involved with scouting and technical staff at several clubs.

Legacy

Eric van der Luer is remembered as a dependable, experienced midfielder who spent many years at Roda JC and contributed to one of the club’s most successful periods. He remains a notable figure in Dutch club football, especially among supporters of Roda JC and MVV Maastricht.