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Jurrien TimberDutch footballer, defender for Ajax and the Netherlands national team
Date of Birth: 17.06.2001
Country:  Netherlands |
Content:
- Jurriën Timber: Dutch Footballing Prodigy
- Domestic Success with Ajax
- International Debut and Major Tournaments
- Brothers in Arms: The Timber Twin
Jurriën Timber: Dutch Footballing Prodigy
Early Career and Ajax DebutJurriën Timber, a Dutch footballer, rose through the ranks of his hometown club, Ajax. After extending his contract with the club until 2024, he made his Eredivisie debut in March 2020 against Heerenveen. His first goal for Ajax came in May 2021 against Emmen.
Domestic Success with Ajax
Under the tutelage of Ajax, Timber has claimed two Eredivisie titles and one KNVB Cup triumph. His defensive prowess and contributions to the team's success have earned him recognition both domestically and internationally.
International Debut and Major Tournaments
Timber's talents extended beyond the domestic level. In 2018, he was part of the Netherlands' victorious U-17 European Championship team, scoring against Italy. In 2021, he made his senior debut for the Dutch national team in a friendly against Scotland.
Timber's international debut was followed by appearances in the 2021 UEFA European Championship, where he featured in matches against Ukraine, North Macedonia, and the Czech Republic. In 2022, he represented the Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, playing against the United States, Argentina, Ecuador, and Qatar.
Brothers in Arms: The Timber Twin
Jurriën Timber has a fraternal twin, Quinten, who plays for Utrecht. Both brothers initially carried their father's surname, Maduro, but later adopted their mother's surname, Timber, in February 2018.
