Danzell Gravenberch
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Full name | Danzell Orlando Marcelino Gravenberch[1] | |||||||||||||||
Date of birth | [2] | 13 February 1994|||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |||||||||||||||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||||
Position(s) | Striker | |||||||||||||||
Club information | ||||||||||||||||
Current team | De Graafschap | |||||||||||||||
Number | 9 | |||||||||||||||
Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
2002 | SV Bijlmer | |||||||||||||||
2002–2013 | Ajax | |||||||||||||||
Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
2013–2014 | Ajax | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||
2013–2014 | → Jong Ajax | 15 | (1) | |||||||||||||
2014 | → NEC (loan) | 6 | (0) | |||||||||||||
2014–2015 | Universitatea Cluj | 17 | (1) | |||||||||||||
2015–2016 | Dordrecht | 28 | (0) | |||||||||||||
2016–2019 | Reading | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||
2017–2019 | → Roeselare (loan) | 30 | (0) | |||||||||||||
2019–2020 | TOP Oss | 9 | (0) | |||||||||||||
2020 | Dordrecht | 8 | (2) | |||||||||||||
2020–2021 | Sparta Rotterdam | 20 | (4) | |||||||||||||
2021– | De Graafschap | 5 | (1) | |||||||||||||
National team‡ | ||||||||||||||||
2010 | Netherlands U16 | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||
2010–2011 | Netherlands U17 | 9 | (1) | |||||||||||||
2011–2012 | Netherlands U18 | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||
2012–2013 | Netherlands U19 | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||
Honours
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:55, 29 September 2021 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 11 August 2017 (UTC) |
Danzell Orlando Marcelino Gravenberch (born 13 February 1994) is a Dutch professional footballer, of Surinamese descent,[3] who plays as a striker for Eerste Divisie club De Graafschap.
Club career[]
Ajax[]
Born in Amsterdam, Gravenberch began playing football in the youth ranks of local amateur side SV Bijlmer, from where he was recruited to join the Ajax Academy in 2002.[4] Gravenberch helped the Ajax A1 youth squad win the 2011–12 Nike Eredivisie league title.[5] The team finished as runners-up to Inter Milan in the NextGen Series (the Champions League equivalent for under-20 teams) after losing on penalties (5–3) following a 1–1 deadlock after extra time.[6]
On 7 June 2012, it was announced that Gravenberch had signed his first professional contract, a three-year deal binding him to the club until 30 June 2015.[7] Gravenberch began his career in the youth teams of Ajax as a striker, but was moved back to play as a defender while playing for Jong Ajax under manager Fred Grim in the 2012–13 Beloften Eredivisie.[8] Jong Ajax were promoted to the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of professional football in the Netherlands, for the 2013–14 season. Gravenberch made his professional debut in a 2–0 away loss to FC Oss in the Eerste Divisie on 8 August 2013. He was cautioned before being replaced by Sven Nieuwpoort on 46 minutes.[9]
NEC (loan)[]
On 17 January 2014, it was announced that Gravenberch had been sent on loan to NEC until the end of the season.[10]
Universitatea Cluj[]
On 4 September 2014, it was announced that Gravenberch had signed with Romanian club Universitatea Cluj.[11] The move came after an unsuccessful trial period with Scottish Premiership side Dundee.[12] Gravenberch signed a 2-year contract with U Cluj, reuniting him with his former coach and now technical director of the club Alfons Groenendijk, as well as newly appointed manager and former Ajax player George Ogăraru.[13] He made his Liga I debut on 14 September 2014 in an away match against FC Rapid București which ended in a 2–1 loss.[14]
FC Dordrecht[]
On 24 June 2015 it was announced that Gravenberch had returned to the Netherlands, signing with the recently relegated FC Dordrecht, competing in the Eerste Divisie.[15]
Reading[]
On 25 May 2016 Reading announced the signing of Gravenberch on a three-year contract, the deal was then officially completed when the transfer window opened on 1 July 2016.[16] On 23 August 2016 Gravenberch made his competitive debut vs MK Dons in the EFL Cup.[17] He made his league debut as a late substitute against Aston Villa on 18 October 2016.[18] In October 2016, Gravenberch was criticized by Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, for a challenge on Lucas Perez, which left the Arsenal striker out for at least 6 weeks.[19]
On 4 July 2017, Gravenberch moved to Belgian First Division B club Roeselare for two seasons on loan.[20] However, he was injured throughout his first season with Roesleare.[21]
He was released by Reading at the end of the 2018–19 season.[22]
Return to the Netherlands[]
In September 2019, Gravenberch joined Eerste Divisie club TOP Oss. After an unfortunate first half of the season, in which he failed to score and was also utilised as a centre-back,[23] he left the club again. Gravenberch would play the remainder of the season at his former club Dordrecht.[24]
In June 2020, Sparta Rotterdam picked up Gravenberch from Dordrecht one a one-year deal.[25] However, he also failed to succeed there, as he mostly appeared as a substitute.[23] On 30 March 2021, it was announced that his contract would not be extended.[26]
In May 2021, Gravenberch signed a two-year contract with De Graafschap.[27]
International career[]
Gravenberch has played for the Netherlands at various youth levels. On 6 February 2010, he received his first U-16 cap in a match against Italy at the Albufeira 4 Nations Tournament in Portugal.[28]
On 17 September 2010, Gravenberch made his U-17 debut in another encounter with Italy during the Ursapharm-Vier-Nationen-Turnier in Germany.[29] The following year, he was selected by Albert Stuivenberg to play in the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, where he helped the Netherlands to their second consecutive title, defeating Germany in the final 5–4 on penalties, after extra time following a 1–1 deadlock.[30] Gravenberch was also selected for the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico where he scored his first goal in the second group stage match against North Korea.[31] He appeared in all three group stage matches, of which they managed one victory, a draw and a loss resulting in an early exit from the tournament for the Dutch.[32]
On 11 November 2011, Gravenberch made his U-18 debut in a friendly match against Romania. His U-19 debut came in a friendly match against Scotland on 10 September 2012.[33] He was selected by U-19 head coach Wim van Zwam for the 2013 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Lithuania,[34] appearing in all three group stage matches before being eliminated following one win and two losses.[35]
Personal life[]
Gravenberch's younger brother, Ryan Gravenberch, is also a professional footballer.[36]
Career statistics[]
- As of match played 5 May 2019[23]
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Ajax | 2013–14 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2014–15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
N.E.C. (loan) | 2013–14 | Eredivisie | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 2[a] | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
Universitatea Cluj | 2014–15 | Liga I | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 22 | 1 | ||
Dordrecht | 2015–16 | Eerste Divisie | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 28 | 0 | |||
Reading | 2016–17 | Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 5 | 0 | ||
2017–18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 5 | 0 | ||||
Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
Roeselare (loan) | 2017–18 | Belgian First Division B | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 7 | 0 | |||
Roeselare (loan) | 2018–19 | Belgian First Division B | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 24 | 0 | |||
Career total | 82 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 93 | 1 |
- ^ Appearances in the Eredivisie relegation play-offs
Honours[]
Club[]
- Ajax A1 (under-19)[37]
- A-Junioren Eredivisie: 2011–12
- NextGen Series Runner-up: 2011–12
- Cupa României Runner-up: 2014–15
International[]
- UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship (1): 2011
References[]
- ^ "List of players under written contract registered between 01/07/2016 and 31/07/2016". The Football Association. p. 33. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ "Danzell Gravenberch profile". Soccerway. 11 August 2013. Archived from the original on 11 October 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ "Inventarisatie Suriprof aanvallers". Natio Suriname. 3 December 2009. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ "Voetbalambassadeurs Zuidoost / Bijlmer Boys" (in Dutch). Punt.nl. 12 March 2006. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Beste Spelers Nike A-junioren Eredivisie seizoen 2011/'12" (PDF) (in Dutch). Nikefootball.com. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ "Ajax A1 verliest finale van NextGen Series van Inter Milan" (in Dutch). Voetbal Centraal. 25 March 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ "Ajax contracteert Danzell Gravenberch" (in Dutch). Ajax.nl. 7 June 2012. Archived from the original on 13 July 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Gravenberch: 'Het is even wennen'" (in Dutch). Ajax Showtime. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Oss vs. Jong Ajax 2-0". Soccerway. 9 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Ajax-duo eerste versterkingen voor NEC" (in Dutch). Voetbalprimeur.nl. 17 January 2014. Archived from the original on 20 January 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "Danzell Gravenberch naar Cluj". Ajaxtotaal.nl. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ "SUPER transfer la "U" Cluj! Aduc un olandez de la Ajax!". Fanatik.ro. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ "Gravenberch voor twee jaar naar Cluj". Ajax Showtime. 8 September 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ "Rapid Boekarest vs. Universitatea Cluj 2-1". Soccerway. 24 September 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ^ "Gravenberch verruilt Roemenië na één jaar voor Dordrecht". Voetbal International. 24 June 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ^ "Danzell Gravenberch set to join Royals". Reading F.C. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Reading 2-2 MK Dons". BBC. 23 August 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ "Reading 1-2 Aston Villa". BBC. 18 October 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ "Arsene Wenger - Challenge that injured Lucas Perez was 'stupid'". BBC Sport. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Gravenberch seals loan switch to Belgium". Reading F.C. 4 July 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
- ^ Hoe voormalig talent Danzell Gravenberch toch nog de Premier League wil halen vice.com
- ^ "Paul McShane: Reading defender released by the Championship club". BBC Sport. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- ^ a b c Danzell Gravenberch at Soccerway. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ^ Donkervoort, Henk (16 January 2020). "Danzell Gravenberch keert terug aan de Krommedijk". FC Dordrecht (in Dutch).
- ^ "Sparta legt Danzell Gravenberch voor één jaar vast". Brabants Dagblad (in Dutch). 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Sparta Rotterdam neemt afscheid van Gravenberch en Duarte". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Gravenberch van Sparta naar De Graafschap". Rijnmond (in Dutch). 26 May 2021.
- ^ "Dutch too powerful for Ireland U16s". FAI.ie. 8 February 2010. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Deutschland Turniersieger des URSAPHARM 4-Nationen-Turniers U17" (in German). Saar-FV.de. 21 September 2010. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Onder 17 Europees Kampioen" (in Dutch). Onsoranje.nl. 16 May 2012. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ^ "Ajacied Gravenberch bezorgt Onder 17 puntje op WK". De Volkskrant (in Dutch). 22 June 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ "Oranje onder-17 uitgeschakeld op WK" (in Dutch). NU.nl. 25 June 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Van Zwam maakt seletie bekend" (in Dutch). OnsOranje.nl. 30 May 2013. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Drie Ajacieden geselecteerd voor EK-19" (in Dutch). Ajaxonline.org. 14 July 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ "O-19 uitgeschakeld op EK" (in Dutch). OnsOranje.nl. 26 July 2013. Archived from the original on 1 August 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ "Ryan Gravenberch, een Raiola-diamant die wél bij Ajax blijft: "Wil eerste halen"". Elfvoetbal.nl.
- ^ a b c "Danzell Gravenberch - Career Honours". Soccerway.
External links[]
- Voetbal International profile (in Dutch)
- Danzell Gravenberch – UEFA competition record (archive)
- Netherlands U19 stats at OnsOranje
- Danzell Gravenberch at Soccerway
- Danzell Gravenberch at WorldFootball.net
- 1994 births
- Living people
- Dutch footballers
- Netherlands youth international footballers
- Association football defenders
- Dutch people of Surinamese descent
- Footballers from Amsterdam
- AFC Ajax players
- NEC Nijmegen players
- FC Dordrecht players
- Reading F.C. players
- FC Universitatea Cluj players
- K.S.V. Roeselare players
- TOP Oss players
- Sparta Rotterdam players
- De Graafschap players
- Eredivisie players
- Eerste Divisie players
- English Football League players
- Liga I players
- Belgian First Division B players
- Dutch expatriate footballers
- Expatriate footballers in Romania
- Expatriate footballers in England
- Expatriate footballers in Belgium
- Dutch expatriate sportspeople in Romania
- Dutch expatriate sportspeople in England
- Dutch expatriate sportspeople in Belgium