Biography
Who is Mitchel Bakker?
Early Life and Beginnings
Mitchel Bakker was born in Purmerend, Netherlands, on June 20, 2000. His father is Edwin Bakker. Growing up in the Netherlands, he developed an interest in association football and joined the youth ranks to build his athletic career.
He progressed through the youth system and eventually began playing for Jong Ajax, where he secured an Eerste Divisie title in the 2017 to 2018 season. He made his senior debut for Ajax in September 2018 during a KNVB Cup match against Te Werve.
Playing for Paris Saint Germain
In July 2019, Mitchel moved to France and signed a four-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent. He made his debut for the club in January 2020 during a Coupe de France match against Pau.
During his time in France, he gained experience in Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League. He won several domestic trophies with the club, including Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, the Coupe de la Ligue, and the Trophée des Champions.
Career in Germany and Italy
After his spell in France, Mitchel joined German club Bayer Leverkusen in July 2021 on a four-year contract. He scored his first goal for the team during a match against Borussia Mönchengladbach in August 2021.
He later moved to Italy in July 2023 to play for Serie A club Atalanta. During his time with Atalanta, he won the UEFA Europa League during the 2023 to 2024 season. He also spent time on loan back in France with Lille before joining NEC.
International Career and Height
Mitchel has represented the Netherlands across multiple youth levels, starting from under-15 up to the under-21 team. He played a prominent role for the Netherlands under-21 squad from 2020 to 2023.
In October 2022, he was named in the preliminary 39-man Dutch squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, though he did not make the final tournament roster. Standing at 185 centimeters tall, he primarily plays as a left-back, left wing-back, or left midfielder.
Birthday and age
Mitchel Bakker was born on June 20, 2000, which makes Mitchel 26 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Mitchel shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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