Alphonsius Johannes Maria Pelser, known as Fons Pelser, (28 December 1893 – 2 July 1974) was a Dutch footballer. Career Pelser played for Ajax as a right back, making his senior debut in 1913. He also appeared for the Dutch national side on six occasions. Pelser suddenly retired from football in 1926, leaving Ajax Football Club until being appointed a Member of Merit in 1938. Personal life Fons was born in Nieuwer-Amstel, the son of Johannes Arnoldus Pelser and Hendrika Maria Slief. He was married to Adriana Petronella Maria Schaap. His brothers Jan, Adriaan and Joop were also all footballers for Ajax, as was his nephew Harry. Fons was the youngest of the four brothers. References 1893 births 1974 deaths Dutch footballers Netherlands international footballers AFC Ajax players Footballers from Amsterdam Association football defenders