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Ethan Butera
Belgian footballer (born 2006) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ethan Butera (born 16 April 2006) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Jong Ajax in the Eerste Divisie.[1]
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Career
Anderlecht
Butera has been with Anderlecht since under-11 level. On 6 May 2021 Butera signed his first professional contract with Anderlecht. The contract ran until the conclusion of the 2023–24 season with the club's Jean Kindermans describing him as a "strong left footed centre back who can also play in midfield, a natural leader with a bright future".[2] Butera made his debut in the Challenger Pro League on 14 August. 2022 in a 0–0 home draw against Deinze.[3] Butera was identified as one of the core reasons RSCA Futures were the last unbeaten side in Belgian football during the 2022–23 season.[4][5] Such was his form he was linked with potential transfers to Juventus, Ajax and Atalanta.[6][7]
Ajax
On 1 September 2023 Butera signed a 3-year contract with AFC Ajax, joining the reserves team Jong Ajax for the 2023–24 Eerste Divisie season.[8]
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International career
In 2022 Butera represented Belgium at under-17 level.[9] Prior to this, he captained the Belgian under-16 team.[10]
Personal life
He is the son of Belgian former professional footballer Jonathan Butera.[11]
Career statistics
- As of match played 26 November 2022
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External links
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