Biography
Who is Dean Huijsen?
Early life and upbringing
Dean Huijsen was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands. His parents are Donny Huijsen and Macha Wijsmuller. His father, Donny, previously played for Jong Ajax and had a professional career in the Eredivisie and the Eerste Divisie.
The family moved to Marbella, Andalusia, in Spain when he was five years old. He eventually became a Spanish citizen in February 2024. Growing up, his sporting idol was Sergio Ramos. He is able to speak English, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch.
Club career and achievements
Dean began his football path with Costa Unida CF de Marbella before moving to the Málaga youth system in 2015 at age 10. In May 2021, he joined Juventus to play for their U17 squad. He later moved to the U19 team, where he scored six goals in 14 matches before November 2022.
He made his professional debut for Juventus Next Gen in January 2023. During that season, he scored his first two professional goals in a Coppa Italia Serie C match against Foggia. He later made his Serie A debut for the Juventus first team in October 2023. In June 2023, he signed a contract extension with the club lasting until 2027.
International career and national teams
Dean Huijsen has represented the Netherlands at the under-17 and under-19 levels. He played in the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Israel, where he scored two penalties and helped the team reach the final as runners-up.
He later switched to represent the Spain national team. He was part of the Spain under-21 squad in 2024 and made his senior debut for Spain in March 2025 during a Nations League match against the Netherlands. While he was part of the Spanish setup, he was not included in the squad that won the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Physical profile and playing style
Standing at 197 cm, Dean Huijsen is a highly physical centre-back. He is primarily right-footed but possesses the ability to use his left foot effectively. This versatility makes him a capable ball-playing defender who can assist in building up attacks.
His height and ability to score goals, including from penalty kicks, are key parts of his game. He has demonstrated his aerial strength in matches, such as during his debut for Bournemouth where he won nine aerial duels.
Birthday and age
Dean Huijsen was born on April 14, 2005, which makes Dean 21 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Dean shares the date with 23 other famous people.
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