Davy Klaassen
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Davy Klaassen[1] | ||
Date of birth | 21 February 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Hilversum, Netherlands | ||
Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) |
Attacking midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Inter Milan | ||
Number | 14 | ||
Youth career | |||
1999–2003 | HVV de Zebra's | ||
2003–2004 | HSV Wasmeer | ||
2004–2012 | Ajax | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2017 | Ajax | 126 | (44) |
2013 | Jong Ajax | 6 | (1) |
2017–2018 | Everton | 7 | (0) |
2018–2020 | Werder Bremen | 69 | (12) |
2020–2023 | Ajax | 95 | (30) |
2023– | Inter Milan | 11 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2008–2009 | Netherlands U16 | 5 | (4) |
2009–2010 | Netherlands U17 | 11 | (1) |
2010–2011 | Netherlands U19 | 9 | (2) |
2013 | Netherlands U21 | 4 | (0) |
2014– | Netherlands | 41 | (10) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:25, 9 March 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:56, 27 March 2023 (UTC) |
Davy Klaassen (born 21 February 1993) is a Dutch professional
Club career
Early career
Klaassen began his football career in the youth ranks of local amateur side HVV de Zebra's, where he played until 2003, when he transferred to HSV Wasmeer. A year later he was recruited into the famed
Ajax
Klaassen made his debut for the first team in the
On 5 August 2013, Klaassen made his debut in the Dutch
For the 2015–16 season, Klaassen was named Ajax' captain, replacing the departed Niklas Moisander.[13]
Everton
On 15 June 2017, Klaassen signed for Premier League side Everton on a five-year deal worth £23.6 million.[14] He was handed the number 20 jersey at his new club for the 2017–18 season.[15] He made his first official appearance for Everton in a 1–0 win over MFK Ružomberok in the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round first leg.[16] Klaassen made his league debut for Everton on 12 August 2017, when his club beat Stoke City 1–0 at Goodison Park.[17]
Klaassen endured a difficult season with the club, falling out of favor with both
Werder Bremen
On 27 July 2018, Klaassen joined Werder Bremen on a four-year deal while the transfer fee paid to Everton was reported as €13.5 million (£12 million).[22][23]
Return to Ajax
On 5 October 2020, Klaassen rejoined Ajax on a contract until 30 June 2024, with a transfer fee which could rise to €14 million.[24]
On 5 April 2023, during a Dutch cup semifinal away against Feyenoord, he suffered a head injury when he was hit by an object thrown from the stands. The incident caused a 30-minute delay and he was substituted shortly after the resumption, gesturing that he was suffering from dizziness.[25]
Inter Milan
On 1 September 2023, Klaassen signed as a free agent for Italian club Inter Milan, on a two-year contract.[26] Although still under contract with Ajax for one more year, the Dutch side amicably decided to mutually end the contract, out of respect for his career, and to easily facilitate his transfer to the Italian side.[27]
International career
Youth
Klaassen made his debut for the Dutch national team at youth levels, debuting for the Netherlands U-16 team on 28 October 2008 in the 10th edition of the
Due to injuries sustained by
Senior
On 5 March 2014, Klaassen made his debut for the Netherlands first team under head coach Louis van Gaal at the Stade de France in Paris, in a friendly match against France ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He was substituted on in the 72nd minute for Wesley Sneijder, as the Netherlands lost the match 2–0.[36] While making his debut for the Netherlands, Klaassen became the 100th player to make his debut for the Dutch national team while playing his club football at Ajax.[37]
On 31 March 2015, Klaassen scored his first international goal in a 2–0 win over Spain in a friendly match.[38]
In November 2020, Klaassen was recalled to the Netherlands squad for the first time in over three years.[39] He appeared as a second-half substitute in a friendly draw with Spain,[40] before starting in UEFA Nations League fixtures against Bosnia & Herzegovina[41] and Poland.[42]
In June 2021, Klaassen was included in the Netherlands' squad for UEFA Euro 2020 but did not make an appearance in the tournament.[43]
In November 2022, Klaassen was named in the Netherlands' squad for the
Style of play
Klaassen's nickname is "cheese straw" (Dutch: kaasstengel) due to his physical appearance.[46] Another nickname is "Mister 1-0" due to him often scoring the first goal of a match.[47] On the signing of the former Ajax captain, then Everton manager Ronald Koeman was quoted saying Klaassen was a leader on the pitch. Koeman further described Klaassen's playing style as hardworking, liked to press and would provide creativity and goals.[48]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 9 March 2024[3]
Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Ajax | 2011–12 | Eredivisie | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[a] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | |
2012–13 | Eredivisie | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
2013–14 | Eredivisie | 26 | 10 | 5 | 0 | — | 5[c] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 11 | ||
2014–15 | Eredivisie | 30 | 6 | 3 | 0 | — | 10[d] | 2 | 1[b] | 0 | 44 | 8 | ||
2015–16 | Eredivisie | 31 | 13 | 0 | 0 | — | 10[e] | 2 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 15 | ||
2016–17 | Eredivisie | 33 | 14 | 0 | 0 | — | 17[f] | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 20 | ||
Total | 126 | 44 | 8 | 0 | — | 45 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 181 | 55 | |||
Jong Ajax | 2013–14 | Eerste Divisie | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | ||||
Everton | 2017–18 | Premier League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8[g] | 0 | — | 16 | 0 | |
Werder Bremen | 2018–19 | Bundesliga | 33 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 38 | 7 | |||
2019–20 | Bundesliga | 33 | 7 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2[h] | 0 | 39 | 9 | |||
2020–21 | Bundesliga | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | ||||
Total | 69 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 81 | 16 | ||||
Ajax | 2020–21 | Eredivisie | 29 | 12 | 5 | 1 | — | 12[i] | 3 | — | 46 | 15 | ||
2021–22 | Eredivisie | 31 | 9 | 5 | 1 | — | 7[j] | 1 | 1[b] | 0 | 44 | 11 | ||
2022–23 | Eredivisie | 33 | 8 | 5 | 1 | — | 7[k] | 1 | 1[b] | 0 | 46 | 10 | ||
2023–24 | Eredivisie | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2[g] | 0 | — | 4 | 1 | ||||
Total | 95 | 30 | 15 | 3 | — | 28 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 140 | 37 | |||
Inter Milan | 2023–24 | Serie A | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 3[j] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
Career total | 314 | 87 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 84 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 438 | 109 |
- ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, one appearance in UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b c d Appearance in Johan Cruyff Shield
- ^ Three appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Six appearances and two goals in UEFA Champions League, four appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Two appearances and two goals in UEFA Champions League, eight appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Four appearances and four goals in UEFA Champions League, thirteen appearances and two goals in UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearance(s) in Bundesliga relegation play-offs
- ^ Six appearances in UEFA Champions League, six appearances and three goals in UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
- ^ Five appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League
International
- As of match played 27 March 2023[49]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
Netherlands | 2014 | 1 | 0 |
2015 | 3 | 1 | |
2016 | 7 | 2 | |
2017 | 5 | 1 | |
2020 | 3 | 0 | |
2021 | 12 | 4 | |
2022 | 8 | 2 | |
2023 | 2 | 0 | |
Total | 41 | 10 |
- Scores and results list the Netherlands' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Klaassen goal.
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 31 March 2015 | Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands | Spain | 2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
2 | 7 October 2016 | De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands | Belarus | 3–1 | 4–1 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
3 | 9 November 2016 | Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands | Belgium | 1–0 | 1–1 | Friendly |
4 | 4 June 2017 | De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands | Ivory Coast | 4–0 | 5–0 | Friendly |
5 | 24 March 2021 | Atatürk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey | Turkey | 1–3 | 2–4 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
6 | 1 September 2021 | Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway | Norway | 1–1 | 1–1 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
7 | 7 September 2021 | Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands | Turkey | 1–0 | 6–1 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
8 | 8 October 2021 | Daugava Stadium, Riga, Latvia | Latvia | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
9 | 11 June 2022 | De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands | Poland | 1–2 | 2–2 | 2022–23 UEFA Nations League A |
10 | 21 November 2022 | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar | Senegal | 2–0 | 2–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup |
Honours
Ajax[3]
- Eredivisie: 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2020–21, 2021–22[50]
- KNVB Cup: 2020–21;[51] runner-up: 2021–22, 2022–23[52]
- Johan Cruyff Shield: 2013
- 2016–17[53]
Inter Milan
Individual
- AEGON Future Cup Best player: 2010[55]
- Ajax Talent of the Future (Sjaak Swart Award): 2010–11[56]
- Hilversumk Sportsman of the Year: 2013[57]
- Ajax Talent of the Year (Marco van Basten Award): 2013–14[58]
- Johan Cruyff Award: 2014[59]
- AFC Ajax Club of 100: 2015
- Dutch Footballer of the Year: 2016[60]
- Eredivisie Player of the Month: November 2020,[61] April 2022[62]
- Eredivisie Team of the Month: January 2023[64]
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External links
- Profile Archived 16 October 2022 at the Wayback Machine at the AFC Ajax website
- Davy Klaassen at Voetbal International (in Dutch)
- Netherlands U16 stats at OnsOranje
- Netherlands U17 stats at OnsOranje
- Netherlands U19 stats at OnsOranje
- Netherlands U21 stats at OnsOranje
- Davy Klaassen at Soccerbase
- Davy Klaassen at WorldFootball.net