Roly Bonevacia

Dutch Footballer with Utrecht success

Roly Bonevacia - Dutch Footballer with Utrecht success
Born

October 18th, 1991
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Born in 1991, a footballer from the Netherlands developed through youth ranks at FC Utrecht. Made professional debut with Utrecht in 2010 and contributed to the team's midfield strength. Later, joined teams like ADO Den Haag and had stints in various leagues, showcasing skills in passing and playmaking. Influenced matches in the Eredivisie with consistent performances.

Debuted in Eredivisie with FC Utrecht

Played for ADO Den Haag in the top league

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