Davy Klaassen

Full name: Davy Klaassen

Date of birth: 21 February 1993

Place of birth: Hilversum, Netherlands

Nationality: Dutch (Netherlands)

• Primary position: Attacking midfielder / Central midfielder
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (highlights):

• Youth clubs: HVV de Zebra’s, HSV Wasmeer, Ajax youth academy
• Ajax (senior): Broke into Ajax first team in 2011. Developed into a key playmaker and goalscoring midfielder. Won multiple domestic trophies with Ajax and was club captain during part of his tenure.
• Everton: Transferred to Everton in 2017, moved to the Premier League but had a challenging spell with limited impact.
• Return to Ajax (loan & permanent): Returned to Ajax on loan in 2018 and then re-signed permanently in 2020 after time at other clubs.
• Inter Milan? / Werder Bremen?: (Note: Klaassen later played for Werder Bremen after leaving Everton — his career includes moves outside Ajax as noted above.)

International career:

• Represented the Netherlands at various youth levels and made senior debut in 2014.
• Scored for the Netherlands and featured in qualification matches and friendlies.

Playing style and attributes:

• Known for intelligent movement, good positional sense, and timing of late runs into the box.
• Strong goal-scoring record for a midfielder at Ajax, with an ability to arrive late into the penalty area.
• Capable passer with work-rate and leadership qualities; served as captain at Ajax.

Honours (selected):

• Eredivisie titles with Ajax
• KNVB Cup (Dutch Cup) victories with Ajax
• Individual awards: Ajax Talent/Player awards during breakthrough seasons

Notes: Davy Klaassen remains one of the prominent Dutch midfielders of his generation, particularly noted for his performances during his first spell at Ajax. Club affiliations and statistics (appearances/goals) change over time; for the latest season-by-season stats and current club status, consult an up-to-date sports database or the club's official site.