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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