Sven Botman

• Full name: Sven Adriaan Botman
• Nationality: Dutch (Netherlands)
• Date of birth: January 12, 2000
• Place of birth: Haarlem, Netherlands
• Position: Centre-back (central defender)
• Height: Around 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
• Youth clubs:
  • Haarlem Kennemerland
  • Ajax (joined youth academy)
• Senior career (high-level):
  • Ajax (made senior debut and appeared for Jong Ajax in Eerste Divisie)
  • Loan to Heerenveen (2019–2020 season) — breakthrough in Eredivisie
  • Lille OSC (2020–2022) — key part of Lille's defense; helped club challenge at top of Ligue 1
  • Note: After his spell at Lille, he transferred to another club (this summary focuses on his time at Lille as requested).
• Playing style and strengths:
  • Physically imposing centre-back with strong aerial ability
  • Composed on the ball, good technique for building from the back
  • Strong positional awareness and tackling
  • Good pace for his size, allowing recovery runs and coverage of space
• Notable achievements (while at Lille):
  • Established as a regular starter in Ligue 1
  • Contributed to Lille’s defensive solidity during his tenure
• International career:
  • Represented the Netherlands at youth levels (U17, U18, U19, U21)
  • Earned call-ups to the senior national team setup following strong club performances

Career note: This profile focuses on Sven Botman’s background and his period at Lille OSC. For the latest club, transfer details, match statistics, or current season information, consult up-to-date sources such as club websites, league databases, or recent news, since transfers and appearances change over time.