Biography
Who is Ian Maatsen?
Early life and background
Born in Vlaardingen, Ian Ethan Maatsen is of Surinamese descent with ancestral roots in Java. He started his football path in the Feyenoord academy at age seven, though he faced setbacks early on regarding his physical size. He later joined the youth setup at Sparta Rotterdam and then PSV Eindhoven before moving to England to join the Chelsea academy in 2018.
Early club career and loans
Ian Maatsen made his professional debut for Chelsea in September 2019 during an EFL Cup match against Grimsby Town. Following this, he spent time on loan at several clubs to gain experience. He played for Charlton Athletic, where he scored his first senior goal in April 2021 against Doncaster Rovers. His next loan move was to Coventry City, where he made 40 league appearances during the 2021–22 season.
In July 2022, he moved to Burnley for a season-long loan. He helped the team win the league title and earn promotion to the Premier League, eventually being named in the Championship Team of the Season. In early 2024, he joined Borussia Dortmund on loan. During his time in Germany, he helped the team reach the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley Stadium and earned a spot in the competition's Team of the Season.
Move to Aston Villa
In June 2024, Ian Maatsen signed a six-year contract with Aston Villa for a reported fee of 37.5 million pounds. He made his debut for the club in August 2024 during a match against West Ham United. By March 2025, he scored his first goal for the club in a Champions League victory against Club Brugge. In September 2026, he suffered right ankle tendon damage following a challenge during a match against Nottingham Forest.
International football career
Ian has represented the Netherlands across all youth levels, from under-15 up to under-21. He received his first call-up to the senior national squad in September 2023 for Euro 2024 qualifying matches. Although initially omitted from the final squad for Euro 2024, he was called up as a replacement for Frenkie de Jong in June 2024. In March 2025, he scored his debut goal for the senior team against Spain during the UEFA Nations League A quarter-final.
Birthday and age
Ian Maatsen was born on March 10, 2002, which makes Ian 24 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Ian shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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