Biography
Who is Jordy Clasie?
Early football career
Jordy Clasie started his football training at the Feyenoord Academy in 2000. He was only nine years old when he entered the youth system. After moving through the various age brackets, he eventually joined the Feyenoord and Excelsior under-19 squads.
In 2010, the young player was sent on loan to Excelsior Rotterdam to gain more experience. He made his professional debut for the club on August 15, 2010, during a Rotterdam derby match. Excelsior won that game against Feyenoord with a score of 3 to 2.
Time at Feyenoord and Southampton
Clasie returned to the Feyenoord first-team squad for the 2011 to 2012 season. Coach Ronald Koeman immediately placed the midfielder in the starting lineup. He debuted for the club in a friendly against Málaga on July 31, 2011. In 2014, he signed a contract extension to stay with the club until 2018.
On July 15, 2015, the player moved to England to join Southampton for a fee of approximately 8 million pounds. He reunited with Ronald Koeman at this new club. During his time in England, he scored a goal against Arsenal in the EFL Cup in 2016 and a Premier League goal against West Bromwich Albion in 2017.
International and later club career
Jordy Clasie earned selection for the Netherlands national under-21 team in 2010. By 2014, he was named to the 23-man squad for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. He played in the semi-final match against Argentina and started in the third-place victory against the host nation, where the Dutch team won 3 to 0.
Following his time at Southampton, he spent seasons with Club Brugge on loan and returned to Feyenoord again. In July 2019, he signed a two-year contract with AZ Alkmaar. He later achieved success with AZ, including winning the KNVB Cup during the 2025 to 2026 season.
Personal stats and playing style
Standing at 169 centimeters tall, the midfielder is recognized for his combative approach on the pitch. His specific style of play has led some observers to nickname him the Dutch Xavi. He remains a dedicated professional in the sport of association football.
Birthday and age
Jordy Clasie was born on June 27, 1991, which makes Jordy 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Jordy shares the date with 67 other famous people.
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