Demy de Zeeuw
Dutch footballer and Ajax midfielder
Born
May 26th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Born in 1983, this footballer played as a midfielder, primarily with Ajax Amsterdam. The player began his professional career at FC Groningen before moving to Amsterdam, where he won multiple Eredivisie titles. Internationally, participation in the Netherlands national team included a significant role in UEFA Euro 2008, where the team reached the quarter-finals.
Won multiple Eredivisie titles with Ajax
Played in UEFA Euro 2008 for the Netherlands
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