Davy Klaassen

Dutch professional footballer; Ajax

Davy Klaassen - Dutch professional footballer; Ajax
Born

February 21st, 1993
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Born in 1993, a professional footballer played primarily as a midfielder. Started his career at Ajax, where he won multiple Eredivisie titles and the KNVB Cup. Transferred to Everton in the Premier League. Later played for Werder Bremen and joined Ajax again, contributing to their successes in domestic competitions and European tournaments.

Won the Eredivisie with Ajax

Contributed to Ajax's KNVB Cup victory

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