Ryan Gravenberch

Ryan Gravenberch

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Ryan Gravenberch is a talented Dutch footballer born in 2002, known for his skills as a midfielder.

He began his professional career with Jong Ajax, where he played from 2018 to 2020.

Gravenberch made his senior debut for Ajax in September 2018, becoming the youngest player to play in the Eredivisie at just 16 years old.

Biography

Early Life

Ryan Jiro Gravenberch was born in 2002 in the Netherlands to Afro-Surinamese parents. He grew up in a football-loving environment, which paved the way for his future career in the sport. Gravenberch's passion for football was evident from a young age, leading him to join the Ajax Youth Academy in 2010, where he honed his skills and developed into a promising talent.

Career

Gravenberch's professional journey began with Jong Ajax, where he played from 2018 to 2020. He made his professional debut on August 24, 2018, in a 5–2 victory over Dordrecht. Just weeks later, he became the youngest player to ever appear for Ajax in the Eredivisie at the age of 16 years and 130 days, surpassing the previous record held by Clarence Seedorf. His first goal for Ajax came shortly after in a KNVB Cup match, making him the youngest goalscorer in the club's history.

In 2022, Gravenberch signed with Bayern Munich for a reported fee of €18 million, where he continued to impress, scoring his first goal for the club in a DFB-Pokal match. On September 1, 2023, he made a significant move to Liverpool F.C., furthering his career in one of the world's most competitive leagues.

Gravenberch has also made a mark on the international stage, representing the Netherlands at various youth levels before making his senior debut in 2021. He was part of the squad for UEFA Euro 2020 and has been named in the Netherlands' squad for UEFA Euro 2024 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Personal Life

Off the pitch, Gravenberch is a family man. In August 2025, he welcomed his first child, a daughter, with his partner Cindy Peroti. He also has an older brother, Danzell, who is a former professional footballer, showcasing a family legacy in the sport.

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Career & Clubs

Club career

Ajax

Gravenberch joined the Ajax Youth Academy in 2010, and worked his way up through the junior levels. On 7 June 2018, he received the first ever "Abdelhak Nouri Trofee", which recognises the best talent in the Ajax academy. He signed his first professional contract with Ajax that same day, keeping him at the club until 2023. Gravenberch made his professional debut with Jong Ajax in a 5–2 Eerste Divisie win over Dordrecht on 24 August 2018. Gravenberch made his senior debut with Ajax on 23 September 2018, in a 3–0 Eredivisie loss to PSV. He became the youngest ever Ajax player to play in the Eredivisie at 16 years and 130 days, surpassing the record of 16 years and 242 days set by Clarence Seedorf. Three days later, Gravenberch made his first start for Ajax, scoring in a 7–0 KNVB Cup win against Te Werve, becoming the youngest goalscorer for the club in the process. On 25 November 2020, Gravenberch scored his first Champions League goal in a 3–1 win over Midtjylland in the 2020–21 season. On 18 April 2021, Gravenberch scored the first goal in a 2–1 win over Vitesse in the 2021 KNVB Cup final.

Bayern Munich

On 13 June 2022, Gravenberch signed for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich on a five-year contract. The transfer fee paid to Ajax was a reported €18 million, with an additional €5 million in variables. On 31 August, he scored his first goal and provided an assist in a 5–0 win over Viktoria Köln in the DFB-Pokal.

Liverpool

On 1 September 2023, the…

International career

Gravenberch was a youth international for the Netherlands. At the age of 15, he represented the Netherlands U17s at the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, helping his team to victory. At 16, he played for the Netherlands U19s in a friendly 4–1 loss to the England U19s on 5 September 2018. He was first called up to the senior Netherlands squad in November 2020. He made his debut on 24 March 2021 in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Turkey. On 2 June 2021, Gravenberch was named in the Dutch squad for UEFA Euro 2020. Four days later, he scored his first international goal in a 3–0 win against Georgia in a pre-tournament friendly match. At the tournament finals, Gravenberch appeared as a substitute in the team's second group match against Austria, and played the full 90 minutes in the third group match against North Macedonia. On 4 September 2023, days after signing for Liverpool, Gravenberch declined a call-up to the Netherlands U21s for their European Championship qualification campaign. The team confirmed his absence was a choice to "focus on his new club", with national coach Ronald Koeman and U21s coach Michael Reiziger condemning the decision. On 29 May 2024, Gravenberch was named in the Netherlands' squad for UEFA Euro 2024. On 27 May 2026, Gravenberch was named in the Netherlands' squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 24 May 2026

International

As of match played 29 June 2026

As of match played 29 June 2026 Netherlands score listed first, score column indicates score after each Gravenberch goal.

Club
Jong Ajax (2018–2020)
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AFC Ajax (2020–2022)
Club
Netherlands national under-17 football team (2018–2018)
Club
Netherlands national under-19 football team (2018–2020)
Club
Netherlands national under-21 football team (2020–2023)
Club
Netherlands national association football team (2021–)
Club
FC Bayern Munich (2022–2023)
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Liverpool F.C. (2023–)
National team
Netherlands

Personal

Personal life

Gravenberch was born in the Netherlands to Afro-Surinamese parents. In August 2025, Gravenberch and his partner Cindy Peroti announced the birth of their first child, a daughter. His older brother, Danzell, is a former professional footballer.

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Identifiers & aliases
Description

Dutch association football player (born 2002)

Position

midfielder

Extract from Wikipedia

Ryan Jiro Gravenberch is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Liverpool and the Netherlands national team.

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