Biography
Who is Calvin Verdonk?
Early life and youth career
Calvin Ronald Verdonk was born on April 26, 1997, in Dordrecht, Indonesia. He grew up with an interest in sports and eventually joined the youth system at Feyenoord Rotterdam. He signed his first professional contract with this club on April 24, 2014, securing a three-year commitment.
During his time as a youth player, he gained international experience representing the Netherlands. He appeared for the Dutch under-17 national team, where he helped the squad achieve a runner-up position at the 2014 UEFA European U-17 Championship. His performance in that tournament earned him a spot on the Team of the Tournament.
Club football progression
The athlete made his professional debut in the Eredivisie on March 8, 2015, playing for Feyenoord against Excelsior Rotterdam. He entered the game as a substitute for Lucas Woudenberg in the 73rd minute of a 3-0 victory. Later that year, on November 11, he extended his contract with the club until the middle of 2020.
Throughout his career, he spent time on loan at several different clubs to gain experience. This included spells with PEC Zwolle starting in May 2016, NEC Nijmegen beginning in August 2017, and Twente in August 2019. In September 2020, he signed a four-year deal with the Portuguese club Famalicão.
International play and move to France
In April 2024, he confirmed his decision to represent Indonesia at the international level. He officially obtained Indonesian citizenship on June 4, 2024. Shortly after, he received a call-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He made his debut for the Indonesia national team on June 11, 2024, in a 2-0 win against the Philippines.
On September 1, 2025, Calvin Verdonk signed a three-year contract with the French club Lille. This move made him the first Indonesian international player to sign with a team in the French top-flight division. He made his debut for the club on September 20, 2025, during a match against Lens. Shortly after, on September 25, he played his first UEFA Europa League match, contributing to a 2-1 victory over SK Brann.
Birthday and age
Calvin Verdonk was born on April 26, 1997, which makes Calvin 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Calvin shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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