Joël Veltman
Professional footballer, Ajax defender
Born
January 15th, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional footballer played primarily as a defender. Started career in the youth teams of Ajax before progressing to the senior team. Contributed to Ajax's success in domestic and European competitions. Has represented the national team in international tournaments, showcasing defensive skills and versatility on the field.
Played for Ajax in multiple Eredivisie titles
Represented the Netherlands in UEFA Euro 2020
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