Name: Daley Blind

Nationality: Netherlands (Dutch)

Full name: Daley Blind

Date of birth: 9 March 1990

Place of birth: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Primary positions: Left-back, central defender, defensive midfielder

Preferred foot: Left

Current club (as of 2024): FC Utrecht (Eredivisie)

Notable previous clubs:

• AFC Ajax (Netherlands) — youth and senior team (multiple spells)
• Manchester United (England)
• FC Groningen (loan, early career)

Netherlands national team: Senior caps 2013–2021 (tournament appearances include UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021) and 2014 FIFA World Cup squad — part of the squad in 2014)

Playing style & attributes:

• Versatile defensive player able to perform as a full-back, center-back or holding midfielder.
• Strong positional sense, good passing range and composure on the ball.
• Known for set-piece delivery and leadership qualities (served as captain at Ajax).

Honours (selected):

• Eredivisie titles with Ajax
• KNVB Cup (Dutch Cup) with Ajax
• FA Cup runner-up with Manchester United (participated in domestic cup runs)
• Included in UEFA Europa League/Champions League campaigns with Ajax and Manchester United

Family: Son of former Dutch international and Ajax player/coach Danny Blind.

Note: Club affiliation and caps are current as of 2024 and may have changed since.