Introduction
Leendert Barth (born 11 January 1952 in Puttershoek) is a Dutch former football player. He was mainly a back-up goalkeeper who played his entire career in Belgium.
Playing career
Club
Barth started his career with Fortuna Vlaardingen. At the age of 19, he moved to RSC Anderlecht where he would soon become back-up goalie for Jan Ruiter, and later on for Jacky Munaron. Being denied a chance as first choice keeper, Leen Barth moved to a different Brussels side, Union SG. He stay there for one season.
In 1976, Leen Barth signed for Club Brugge. He play for them until 1981. Barth then went to cross city rivals Cercle Brugge where he remained until his retirement.
International
Leen Barth represented his country at youth level.
Managerial career
He became coach of lower league clubs, FC Knokke and SK Torhout, and then quit football.
Honours
Club
- Anderlecht
- Belgian First Division (2): 1971–72, 1973–74
- Belgian Cup (3): 1971–72, 1972–73, 1974–75
- Club Brugge
- Belgian First Division (3): 1976–77, 1977–78, 1979–80
- Belgian Cup (1): 1976–77
- European Cup finalist: 1977–78
- Cercle Brugge
- Belgian Cup (1): 1984–85