Biography
Who is Davy Pröpper?
Early life and youth career
Davy Pröpper was born in Arnhem, Netherlands, on September 2, 1991. He grew up in a family of football players, as his two brothers, Robin and Mike, also pursued careers in the sport. His early development in the game began at a local amateur club called VDZ. During his time there, he received coaching from his father, Peter Pröpper.
As he developed his skills, he transitioned into the academy system of the professional club Vitesse. This move marked the beginning of his formal path toward professional football. He spent several years progressing through the youth ranks at Vitesse, preparing for a future in the Eredivisie.
Professional club career
He made his professional debut for Vitesse on January 17, 2010, entering as a substitute during a match against NEC. Later that year, he appeared in the starting line-up against NAC Breda. Over the following seasons, he became a consistent presence, scoring his first goal for the club during a match against Ajax. His performances eventually led him to PSV Eindhoven.
While playing for PSV, he achieved well-known success. In December 2015, he scored a decisive goal against CSKA Moscow in the UEFA Champions League, helping his team secure a spot in the last 16. He played almost every league game during the 2015–16 season, contributing ten goals as the team successfully defended their league title.
International play and final years
Davy represented the Netherlands at various youth levels, including the under-19 and under-21 squads. He debuted for the senior national team on June 5, 2015, in a friendly against the United States at the Amsterdam Arena. He scored two goals in a World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria in September 2017 and another goal against Belarus the following month. He was also part of the squad that reached the 2019 UEFA Nations League final.
After his initial retirement, he returned to professional football in January 2023 by signing with his first club, Vitesse. He remained with the team until May 2024, when he announced his final retirement from the sport following a serious knee injury.
Birthday and age
Davy Pröpper was born on September 2, 1991, which makes Davy 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Davy shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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