SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

STEFAN DE VRIJ
STEFAN DE VRIJ
STEFAN DE VRIJ
Holland flag
Number
#6
Nationality
Holland
Team
NETHERLANDS (Europe)
Coach
FRANK DE BOER
Position
D (Defender)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 5 6 6 6 6 6 41 0.8 £5M

Name: Stefan de Vrij

  • Full name: Stefan de Vrij
  • Date of birth: 5 February 1992
  • Place of birth: Ouderkerk aan den IJssel, Netherlands
  • Nationality: Dutch (Netherlands)
  • Position: Centre-back (central defender)
  • Preferred foot: Right

Club career (high-level):

  • Feyenoord (youth and senior breakthrough) — made senior debut and established himself as a promising defender.
  • SV Werder Bremen — moved to the Bundesliga and gained international attention.
  • SS Lazio (Italy) — key period of his career; became a regular starter and an important defensive presence for the club.
  • Other clubs — please note club affiliations may have changed after my last update; the key clubs above reflect his major career stages up to mid-2024.

International career with Netherlands:

  • Made senior debut for the Netherlands national team and has been capped multiple times.
  • Featured in major tournaments for the Dutch national team, including UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup qualifiers and tournaments.
  • Known for composed defending, good positional sense, heading ability, and effective long-range passing from the back.

Notable attributes and achievements:

  • Reputation as a calm, ball-playing centre-back with strong tactical understanding.
  • Consistent performer at club and international level, often praised for reading of the game and recovery pace.
  • Contributed to Lazio’s defensive solidity during his time in Serie A and earned recognition in Italy for his performances.

Quick stats (approximate up to mid-2024):

  • Senior international caps: 50–70 range (exact number may vary with subsequent matches)
  • Goals for Netherlands: a small number typical for centre-backs (a few international goals)

Notes: For the most current club, exact cap/goal totals, and recent transfers or injuries, consult the latest sources (club website, national team announcements, sports databases) as player details can change season to season.