| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (2008-03-18) 18 March 2008 (age 16) | ||
| Place of birth | Zaanstad, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | Jong Ajax | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2024 | Ajax | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Jong Ajax | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2023–2024 | Netherlands U16 | 8 | (4) |
| 2024– | Netherlands U17 | 3 | (2) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:55, 27 August 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 02:55, 27 August 2024 (UTC) | |||
Emre Ünüvar (born 18 March 2008) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Eerste Divisie club Jong Ajax.
Career
Ünüvar joined the youth academy of Ajax in 2015, and worked his way up their youth categories. On 31 July 2023, he signed a contract starting on his 16th birthday until 2026. He made his senior and professional debut with Jong Ajax as a substitute in a 4–1 Eerste Divisie loss to Jong AZ on 10 May 2024, and at 16 years old and 55 days became their youngest ever debutant. On 14 August 2024, he extended his contract until 2027.
International career
Born in the Netherlands, Ünüvar is of Turkish descent. He is a youth international for the Netherlands, having played for the Netherlands U17s.
Personal life
Emre is the brother of Naci Ünüvar, who is also a professional footballer.
References
- ^ "Emre Ünüvar stelt zichzelf voor: 'Ik ben snel en scoor makkelijk doelpunten'". Ajax Showtime. 26 March 2024.
- "Ajax legt Emre Ünüvar tot medio 2026 vast". Ajax Showtime. 31 July 2023.
- Ajax, Supportersvereniging. "Broertje Ünüvar debuteert als jongste speler ooit bij verliezend Jong Ajax". ajaxlife.
- "Ajax verlengt contract van Ünüvar tot de zomer van 2027". OneFootball. 26 August 2024.
- "15 yaşında imzayı attı! Ajax'tan Emre Ünüvar'a profesyonel sözleşme... - Futbol Haberleri - Spor". Fanatik. 31 July 2023.
- "Tien aanstormende Nederlandse talenten die dit jaar hun zestiende verjaardag vieren | Flashscore.nl". www.flashscore.nl.
External links
- Emre Ünüvar at Soccerway
- Ons Oranje Profile
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