Biography
Who is Alexander Büttner?
Early football career
Alexander Büttner began playing organized soccer near his hometown of Doetinchem, Netherlands. He joined the youth ranks at local club VV Doetinchem before moving to the Ajax youth system. In 2005, he signed with Vitesse at sixteen years old. He spent time in their reserve squad before reaching the first team. His professional start occurred on March 15, 2008, during a match against Twente.
Although that game ended in a red card for him, he established himself as a key player in subsequent years. During the 2008-09 season, he became a regular in the starting lineup. He scored his first goal for the club against Volendam in December 2008. By the 2011-12 season, his skills drew attention from other clubs. He scored five goals in thirty-nine appearances that year. Fans recognized his hard work by voting him Vitesse player of the year.
Time with Manchester United
In August 2012, Alexander Büttner finalized a five-year agreement with Manchester United. The club assigned him the number 28 jersey for his tenure there. He debuted on September 15, 2012, against Wigan Athletic in a match where he assisted one goal and scored another. This impressive performance earned him the man of the match honor.
He later participated in his first UEFA Champions League game against Braga in October 2012. He also saw action in the FA Cup during a January 2013 draw with West Ham United. Alexander was part of the squad that secured the Premier League title that season. He received a winner medal after the team finished at the top of the table. He added another goal to his record on the final day of the season against West Bromwich Albion. His second year with the team proved more difficult as he played less frequently under manager David Moyes. He made fifteen appearances across all competitions during the 2013-14 campaign.
Playing in Russia and Belgium
Alexander Büttner transferred to Dynamo Moscow in June 2014 on a three-year contract. He cited a desire for more playing time and personal conflicts with coach Louis van Gaal as reasons for the move. He debuted for the Russian side during a UEFA Europa League qualification game against Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Later in 2014, he scored his first goal for the club during a match against Omonia.
He played thirty-one games during his opening season in Russia. In February 2016, he moved to the Belgian team Anderlecht on a loan agreement. He played the full match in his debut against KV Mechelen. He scored his first goal for the Belgian club shortly after against Zulte Waregem. He became a regular starter for the team during that period. He returned to Dynamo Moscow later, but financial difficulties at the club led to his release in December 2016. He reflected on his time in Russia, noting his enjoyment of the early stages before later frustrations with management changes.
Birthday and age
Alexander Büttner was born on February 11, 1989, which makes Alexander 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Alexander shares the date with 67 other famous people.
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