Biography
Who is Stefan de Vrij?
Early life and background
Stefan de Vrij was born in Ouderkerk aan den IJssel, Netherlands. Growing up in this town, he began his football path at the local club VV Spirit. His father, Jan de Vrij, also played for this same local team during his own time. Stefan was the youngest of three brothers, with siblings named Niels and Eric, both of whom participated in youth football before eventually pursuing different professional paths.
Professional debut at Feyenoord
In July 2009, Stefan signed his first professional contract with Feyenoord. He made his official debut for the first team on September 24, 2009, during a KNVB Cup match against Harkemase Boys. Shortly after, he played his first Eredivisie match in December against Groningen. By the end of his initial professional season, he had made 21 appearances for the club.
Move to Italy and Inter Milan
Stefan joined the Italian club Lazio in July 2014. He made his debut for the team in August 2014 during a Coppa Italia match against Bassano Virtus. During his time in Rome, he faced challenges, including a significant knee injury in 2015 that required surgery and sidelined him for several months. He scored his first league goal for Lazio in September 2016 during a match against Chievo.
International football career
Stefan's career with the Netherlands national team began at the youth level. He participated in the 2009 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, where the team finished in second place. His performance in this tournament helped the Netherlands qualify for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria. He quickly transitioned to the senior squad, earning his first cap in 2012.
Birthday and age
Stefan de Vrij was born on February 5, 1992, which makes Stefan 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Stefan shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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