Biography
Who is Joshua Zirkzee?
Early life and beginnings
Born in Schiedam, Netherlands, Joshua Zirkzee Orobosa Zirkzee began his path in sports at a very young age. He started playing at five with VV Hekelingen after his family relocated to Spijkenisse. By 2010, he joined the youth department of Spartaan 20. He played alongside his cousin, Nelson Amadin, during this period. In 2013, he moved to ADO Den Haag.
He eventually joined the youth academy at Feyenoord in 2016. One year later, he left the Netherlands to join Bayern Munich's youth setup. This move marked the start of his professional development in a new country.
Professional rise in Germany
The transition to Germany allowed Joshua to show his skills. On March 1, 2019, he scored a hat-trick in his first appearance for Bayern Munich II. He quickly demonstrated his goal-scoring ability for the under-19 side as well. His professional debut in the 3. Liga occurred on July 20, 2019, against Würzburger Kickers.
By December 2019, he was playing for the senior team. He made his Champions League debut against Tottenham Hotspur. Shortly after, he scored in his Bundesliga debut against Freiburg. He helped the team secure a continental treble during the 2019-20 campaign.
Loan spells and Italian football
Joshua sought further development through loan spells. In January 2021, he joined the Italian club Parma. Later that year, he went on loan to Anderlecht. He excelled in Belgium, finishing the 2021-22 season as the team's top scorer with 16 goals.
In August 2022, he transferred permanently to Bologna in Serie A. He scored his first goal for the club against Napoli that October. During the 2023-24 season, he became a key player, scoring 11 league goals and providing four assists. His performance helped Bologna qualify for the Champions League group stage. Consequently, he received the Serie A Best Under-23 award and a spot in the Team of the Year.
Move to England and international career
In July 2024, the forward signed a five-year contract with Manchester United. He scored his debut goal against Fulham in the season opener. Later that year, he netted a brace against Everton. He also scored a penalty against Arsenal in the FA Cup.
His international career began with various Dutch youth teams, including the under-15 through under-21 squads. In June 2024, he joined the senior Netherlands team for UEFA Euro 2024. He made his senior debut during a quarter-final match against Turkey. He stands 193 centimeters tall, which aids his ability to hold up the ball and play with his back to the goal.
Birthday and age
Joshua Zirkzee was born on May 22, 2001, which makes Joshua 25 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Joshua shares the date with 45 other famous people.
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