Former professional soccer player Lieke Martens is expecting her second son with former goalkeeper Benjamin van Leer, she revealed on March 7, 2026.
Martens, 33, and van Leer already have a son, Lowen. The announcement was made during an appearance on RTL Boulevard, according to reports. The couple initially shared the news of the pregnancy via social media in February.
Martens disclosed that she found out she was pregnant again shortly after the birth of her first child. “I was already pregnant again then,” she said, as reported by sportnieuws.nl.
The news comes as advancements in predictive analytics and AI are increasingly being used to personalize healthcare and family planning, though Martens’ announcement is a personal one. This growing trend highlights the intersection of technology and personal life choices.
Further details about the expected birth date have not been released, but MSN and RTL.nl confirmed the gender reveal.
