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Shane Kluivert
Dutch footballer (born 2007) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Shane Patrick Kluivert (born 24 September 2007) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Segunda Federación team Barcelona Atlètic.
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Club career
Born in Zaandam to Patrick Kluivert and Rossana Lima, Kluivert started his career with Amsterdam-based side Buitenveldert, before a move to French side Paris Saint-Germain, where his father was serving as technical director.[2] In August 2017, he followed in the footsteps of his father by signing for Spanish side Barcelona.[3][4]
On 15 October 2024, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2007 worldwide.[5]
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International career
Kluivert has represented the Netherlands at under-16 level, receiving his first call-up in September 2022.[1][6] He remains eligible to represent Suriname.[1]
Personal life
Family
Kluivert hails from a footballing family, with his father, Patrick Kluivert, having notably played for numerous top clubs across Europe, as well as the Netherlands national football team.[6] In addition to this, his grandfather is former Surinamese international Kenneth Kluivert, and his half-brothers, Justin, Quincy and Ruben, have all pursued careers in professional football, with Justin also representing the Netherlands at international level.[6] Justin, Quincy and Ruben currently ply their trade in football with AFC Bournemouth, AVV Zeeburgia and Olympique Lyonnais respectively.[7]
Cooking
As well as football, Kluivert also has an interest in cooking, running Instagram and YouTube accounts dedicated to this passion.[8] He has had two cooking books published; the first in 2018, called Koken met Shane (Cooking with Shane), and the second in 2020, called Vega met Shane (Vegetarian with Shane).[9][10]
Sponsorship
In July 2017, he signed a contract with American sportswear manufacturer Nike.[11][12] At the age of nine, he was the youngest European athlete with a clothing contract at the time.[13] He extended this contract in 2022.[14]
Honours
Barcelona
References
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