Biography
Who is Daley Blind?
Early life and background
Daley Blind was born on March 9, 1990, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Growing up in the Dutch capital, he developed an interest in football from a young age and joined the youth academy of his hometown club, Ajax. His father, Danny Blind, was a former Ajax defender and manager, which placed young Daley in a football-focused environment.
Through dedication and hard work, Daley progressed through the various youth ranks at Ajax. He became a regular player after gaining valuable experience during a loan spell with FC Groningen. His early development laid a solid foundation for a long and successful career in professional association football.
Club career highlights
Daley Blind established himself as a versatile player capable of operating as a left-back, centre-back, and defensive midfielder. During his first major period with Ajax, he won multiple Eredivisie titles and earned the AFC Ajax Player of the Year award as well as the Dutch Footballer of the Year title.
In September 2014, Daley transferred to English club Manchester United for a fee of £13.8 million. During his time in Manchester, he was part of the squad that secured four trophies, including the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the UEFA Europa League. He later returned to Ajax for a second spell, winning more league titles and a KNVB Cup.
Continuing his professional path, Daley joined German club Bayern Munich, where he won the Bundesliga during a six-month spell. He then moved to Spanish club Girona in 2023, helping the team secure strong league finishes before returning for a third stint with Ajax in 2026.
International career
Representing his country at various youth levels, Daley played for the Netherlands under-17, under-19, and under-21 national teams. He made his debut for the senior Netherlands national team in February 2013 during a friendly match against Italy, playing the full ninety minutes in the starting left-back position.
Daley went on to earn over 100 caps for the senior team, becoming a key player for the squad. He was a member of the Dutch team that finished in third place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Also, he featured prominently at UEFA Euro 2020, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and Euro 2024, representing the Netherlands in numerous international campaigns.
Birthday and age
Daley Blind was born on March 9, 1990, which makes Daley 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Daley shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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