Emre Ünüvar (born 18 March 2008) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Eerste Divisie club Jong Ajax.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 18 March 2008 | ||
Place of birth | Zaanstad, Netherlands | ||
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Jong Ajax | ||
Number | 18 | ||
Youth career | |||
2015–2024 | Ajax | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2024– | Jong Ajax | 1 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2023–2024 | Netherlands U16 | 8 | (4) |
2024– | Netherlands U17 | 3 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:55, 27 August 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 02:55, 27 August 2024 (UTC) |
Career
editÜnüvar joined the youth academy of Ajax in 2015, and worked his way up their youth categories.[1] On 31 July 2023, he signed a contract starting on his 16th birthday until 2026.[2] He made his senior and professional debut with Jong Ajax as a substitute in a 4–1 Eerste Divisie loss to Jong AZ on 10 May 2024, and at 16 years old and 55 days became their youngest ever debutant.[3] On 14 August 2024, he extended his contract until 2027.[4]
International career
editBorn in the Netherlands, Ünüvar is of Turkish descent.[5] He is a youth international for the Netherlands, having played for the Netherlands U17s.[6]
Personal life
editEmre is the brother of Naci Ünüvar, who is also a professional footballer.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Emre Ünüvar stelt zichzelf voor: 'Ik ben snel en scoor makkelijk doelpunten'". Ajax Showtime. 26 March 2024.
- ^ "Ajax legt Emre Ünüvar tot medio 2026 vast". Ajax Showtime. 31 July 2023.
- ^ Ajax, Supportersvereniging. "Broertje Ünüvar debuteert als jongste speler ooit bij verliezend Jong Ajax". ajaxlife.
- ^ "Ajax verlengt contract van Ünüvar tot de zomer van 2027". OneFootball. 26 August 2024.
- ^ "15 yaşında imzayı attı! Ajax'tan Emre Ünüvar'a profesyonel sözleşme... - Futbol Haberleri - Spor". Fanatik. 31 July 2023.
- ^ "Tien aanstormende Nederlandse talenten die dit jaar hun zestiende verjaardag vieren | Flashscore.nl". www.flashscore.nl.
External links
edit- Emre Ünüvar at Soccerway
- Ons Oranje Profile