Biography
Who is Hedwiges Maduro?
Early Life and Start at Ajax
Hedwiges Eduard Martinus Maduro was born in Almere, Netherlands. His father came from Paradera on Aruba, and his mother originated from Curaçao. He developed his skills in the academy of Ajax. He made his senior debut for the club at age 19.
During his tenure at the Amsterdam club, he appeared in 105 games and scored eleven goals. He helped the team secure two KNVB Cups and three Johan Cruyff Shields during his time there. He was also voted as the club's brightest emerging talent during his initial seasons.
Professional Career in Spain and Abroad
In January 2008, Hedwiges Maduro joined the Spanish club Valencia on a four-and-a-half-year deal. He made over 100 competitive appearances for the team. He was a member of the squad that won the 2008 Copa del Rey. He faced challenges with injuries during his time in Spain, including a serious ankle injury in the 2011-12 season.
He scored his first competitive goal for Valencia against Barcelona in a 2-2 draw in 2009. After his time in Valencia, he moved to Sevilla in 2012. He completed 30 games across all competitions in his first season there. Later, he played for PAOK in Greece and Omonia in Cyprus. He retired from professional football in 2018.
International Football Achievements
Hedwiges earned 18 caps for the Netherlands national team during the 2000s. He made his league debut and quickly won his first cap in March 2005 during a World Cup qualifier against Romania. He was selected for the squad that participated in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
He also played for the Jong Oranje team. In 2007, he took part in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship held in the Netherlands. He scored the opening goal of the tournament against Israel. During the semi-finals against England, he successfully converted his attempt in a penalty shootout. The Dutch team eventually won the final against Serbia to retain their title, and he received a spot in the UEFA Team of the Tournament.
Coaching and Managerial Path
After retiring from playing, Hedwiges Maduro moved into coaching. He served as an assistant for the Netherlands U21 and U18 squads. In mid-2020, he took over as head coach of the Almere City U21 team and led them to a division title in 2022. He also joined the Almere City first team as an assistant.
In June 2023, he became an assistant coach at his former club, Ajax. He stepped in as caretaker manager for Ajax in October 2023 after the dismissal of Maurice Steijn. He managed the team for a brief period. In May 2024, he returned to Almere City as their head coach. He served in this role until December 2024 when he was dismissed.
Birthday and age
Hedwiges Maduro was born on February 13, 1985, which makes Hedwiges 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Hedwiges shares the date with 42 other famous people.
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