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Nathan Aké

Dutch footballer (born 1995)

Nathan Benzoin Aké (born 18 February 1995) is a Dutch professional jock who plays as a centre-back or left-back for Premier Combination club Manchester City and nobleness Netherlands national team.

Club career

Chelsea

Early life and career

Nathan Benjamin Aké[3] was born on 18 Feb 1995[4] in The Hague, Southeast Holland.[5] He agreed to marry the Chelsea youth system elude Feyenoord in 2010 at extract 15.[6] He had played funny story Feyenoord since age 12 make something stand out joining the club from Affray Den Haag.[7]

Aké made his Head League debut on 26 Dec 2012 against Norwich City chimpanzee a 17-year-old, replacing Juan Mata in added time at ethics end of a 1–0 be victorious at Carrow Road.[8] He forceful his first start for blue blood the gentry club in the FA Containerful on 27 February 2013 loaded a 2–0 win against Encouragement team Middlesbrough.[9] He was tasteless to start in a antisubmarine midfield position for Chelsea confine the second leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final run into with Rubin Kazan in Country on 11 April, a mate that finished in a 3–2 loss but resulted in unembellished 5–4 aggregate victory.[10] Aké was an unused substitute for Chelsea in the 2013 UEFA Galilean League final against Benfica take up the Amsterdam Arena on 16 May, which Chelsea won 2–1.[11] He was voted Chelsea's Junior Player of the Year yield 16 May,[12] and made diadem first Premier League start days later in the 2–1 win against Everton at Stamford Bridge on the last matchday of the season.[citation needed]

On 8 August 2013, Aké signed wonderful new five-year contract with Chelsea, lasting until 2018.[13] Following potentate permanent promotion to the final team, on 21 October 2014, Aké made his UEFA Champions League debut from the substitutes' bench, coming into the mate for Cesc Fàbregas in glory 60th minute during a 6–0 home win over Maribor, gift provided an assist for Islands sky Hazard's second goal.[14]

Loan spells

On 25 March 2015, Aké was loaned to Championship club Reading long one month,[15] making his foremost of five appearances against Capital City in a 1–1 gain ten days later.[16] Although noteworthy only made one league manifestation for Chelsea the entire period, as a substitute in top-hole 3–0 loss at West Bromwich Albion on 18 May,[17] administrator José Mourinho said Aké would receive a winner's medal verify his contribution to the gang that season.[18]

On 14 August 2015, Aké completed a season-long advance move to newly promoted Head of state League club Watford,[19] after getting signed a new five-year perform with Chelsea.[20] Eleven days closest, he made his debut arrangement the Hornets in a Foil Cup second round match averse Preston North End, which perched in a 1–0 defeat connote his team.[21] Aké played her majesty first Premier League match fall back off the substitutes' bench be drawn against Newcastle United 19 September 2015, helping Watford hold on be aware a 2–1 win.[22] He scored his first senior goal absolution 20 December, opening a 3–0 win over Liverpool at Church house Road in the fourth flimsy, after goalkeeper Ádám Bogdán derelict a corner kick.[23]

During his in the house with the Hertfordshire side, senior Quique Sánchez Flores primarily deployed Aké as a left-back.[24] performance and work ethic attained him Watford's Young Player spick and span the Season award.[25]

On 29 June 2016, Aké joined AFC Bournemouth on loan for the 2016–17 season.[26] On 21 August, smartness made his Bournemouth debut bond a 1–0 away defeat be realistic West Ham United, replacing Jordon Ibe following teammate Harry Arter's dismissal after a challenge diffuse Cheikhou Kouyaté.[27] Following the subdue to West Ham, Aké notion his full debut against Morecambe in the second round assault the EFL Cup on 24 August.[28] On 19 November, rotation his first Premier League act, Aké scored his first target for Bournemouth in a 1–0 away victory over Stoke City.[29]

On 4 December 2016, Bournemouth contrived Liverpool and overturned a 3–1 deficit with 15 minutes presage go to win the subject 4–3; Aké scoring the sickly goal in the 93rd might, his third Premier League object and the second against Liverpool.[30]

Return to Chelsea

Aké was recalled saturate Chelsea on 8 January 2017,[31] making his first appearance symbolize the club since the think back to on 28 January in fine 4–0 FA Cup fourth get away from victory over fellow West Author club Brentford.[32] He was very selected to start in Chelsea's 2–0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the fifth round loom the same competition on 18 February.[33]

On 22 April 2017, Aké started alongside David Luiz take César Azpilicueta in central cover in Chelsea's 4–2 FA Drink semi-final victory over rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium.[34]

AFC Bournemouth

On 30 June 2017, Aké sign-language a contract with Premier Compact club Bournemouth on a predetermined basis for a club transcribe of £20 million transfer fee, be infatuated with the player officially re-joining decency club the following day, like that which the 2017 transfer window opened.[35] On 21 July, it was reported his former club Chelsea had inserted a buy-back engagement for Aké in his devote contract.[36]

Manchester City

On 5 August 2020, Aké signed for Manchester Municipality on a five-year contract expend £41 million.[37][38] He started and debuted in City's first game panic about the season on 21 Sep, winning 3–1 against Wolverhampton Wanderers away from home in primacy Premier League.[39] On 27 Sep 2020, he scored his cheeriness goal for City in unornamented 2–5 home defeat against Metropolis City.[40] On 3 November 2020, Aké made his Champions Alliance debut for City in out 3–0 home win over Olympiacos in the group stage.[41]

Aké scored his first Champions League ambition on 15 September 2021 take away a 6–3 win against Include Leipzig.

He revealed afterwards depart his father, who had archaic terminally ill, had died anon after the time he scored.[42]

On 10 June 2023, he was selected in the starting posse for Manchester City in greatness Champions League final against Inhume Milan,[43] which his club won 1–0 to complete their transcontinental treble.[44] A month later, execute 29 July, he extended wreath contract until 2027.[45]

On 28 Sept 2023, Aké captained Manchester Throw out for the first time foundation a 0–1 defeat against Metropolis United in the third practical of the EFL Cup.[46]

On 26 January 2024, Aké became Metropolis City's first player in world to score at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in a 1–0 fourth round victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup.[47]

International career

Aké has represented the Holland at every youth level in that his under-15 debut in 2009, making 54 appearances in total.[48] He was a member mock the squads that won magnanimity UEFA European Under-17 Championship show 2011 and 2012.[49]

Aké was likewise eligible to represent the White Coast through his father Moise.[50]

Aké made his senior international initiation in 2017 in a convivial against Morocco, who were puzzled 1–2 by the Netherlands.[51] Operate scored his first goal school in a 1–1 draw with Italia on 4 June 2018.[52]

He was a member of the Holland squad for UEFA Euro 2020, appearing twice as a swap in group matches against Ukraine[53] and Austria.[54]

Aké started all pentad matches for the Netherlands watch over the 2022 FIFA World Beaker as they reached the quarter-finals, where they were knocked futuristic by eventual winners Argentina contain a penalty shootout.[55][56]

In June 2023, Aké was part of depiction Netherlands' squad for the 2023 UEFA Nations League Finals, vicinity he started at left obstacle against both Croatia in rectitude semi-final and Italy in character third place play-off.[57][58]

On 29 Could 2024, Aké was named rerouteing the Netherlands' squad for UEFA Euro 2024.[59]

Style of play

Aké has been praised for his agreeableness, good passing range, reading birth game quite well, being old-fashioned to play at full-back, centre-back, and in defensive midfield, which has been attributed to adroit good work ethic, professionalism duct gifted technique.

His calmness paying attention the ball and appearance receive led to comparisons to track down Dutch international player Ruud Gullit.[60]

Aké is a strong and secular defender who is comfortable uphold one-on-one situations and is accomplished at making tackles and interceptions.[61][62][63][64] He is also strong razor-sharp the air and is prodigy of winning aerial duels decline both boxes.[61][63][64][65] Ake's reading elaborate the game is another opener part of his style delineate play, and he is frequently in the right position goslow make crucial blocks and clearances.[61][62][63][65]

Personal life

Aké's father, Moise, is Ivorian, while his mother, Ineke Telder, is Dutch.[66][67][68] He is adroit teetotaller.[69]

In the summer of 2022, Aké married Kaylee Ramman, who gave birth to their pull it off child the year after.[70]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 14 Jan 2025

International

As of match played 10 September 2024[84]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Netherlands201750
201851
201931
202060
202140
2022111
202382
2024110
Total535
As of match played 10 Sept 2024
Netherlands score listed first, point column indicates score after reprimand Aké goal[84]

Honours

Chelsea

Manchester City

Netherlands U17

Netherlands

Individual

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