Sepp van den Berg is a Dutch association football player known for his defensive skills.
He currently plays for Liverpool F.C. in the Premier League.
Van den Berg has represented the Netherlands at various youth levels, including U19 and U21.
Biography
Early Life and Youth Career
Sepp van den Berg is a Dutch professional footballer born into a family with a passion for the sport. He began his football journey at PEC Zwolle, where he progressed through the youth ranks since 2012. His dedication and talent led him to make his first team debut on March 11, 2018, as a substitute in a match against Groningen.
Professional Career
In June 2019, Van den Berg took a significant step in his career by joining Premier League club Liverpool for a fee that could rise to £4.4 million. He made his competitive debut for Liverpool on September 25, 2019, in an EFL Cup match against Milton Keynes Dons. His first start came during a thrilling 5–5 draw with Arsenal in the EFL Cup fourth round on October 30, where Liverpool triumphed in the penalty shoot-out.
To gain more experience, Van den Berg was loaned to Preston North End in February 2021, where he extended his stay for an additional year. During his time there, he scored his first professional goal in a 4–2 victory over Morecambe in the EFL Cup. In August 2022, he joined Bundesliga side Schalke 04 on loan, although his time there was hampered by a serious ankle injury.
International Career
On the international stage, Van den Berg has represented the Netherlands at various youth levels, earning 10 caps and scoring 3 goals for the U19 team. He made his debut for the U21 team in a 5–0 victory against Wales on October 12, 2021.
Personal Life
Off the pitch, Sepp has a younger brother, Rav, who is also pursuing a career in football and currently plays for Cologne in the Bundesliga. This familial connection to the sport highlights the shared passion for football within the van den Berg family.
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Career & Clubs
PEC Zwolle
After successfully progressing through the PEC Zwolle youth ranks since 2012, Van den Berg made his first team debut on 11 March 2018, coming on as a 45th minute substitute in a 2–0 Eredivisie defeat at home to Groningen.
Liverpool
On 27 June 2019, Van den Berg joined Premier League club Liverpool for a confirmed fee of £1.3 million, which could potentially rise up to £4.4 million if all agreed clauses are activated. He made his competitive debut for the club on 25 September 2019, in an EFL Cup match against Milton Keynes Dons. Van den Berg made his first start in Liverpool's 5–5 draw with Arsenal in the EFL Cup fourth round on 30 October. Liverpool went on to win 5–4 in the penalty shoot-out.
Loan to Preston North End
On 1 February 2021, Van den Berg joined EFL Championship side Preston North End on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season. Five days later, he made his debut for Preston as a substitute for Paul Huntington in a 1–2 home league defeat by Rotherham United. On 21 June 2021, Van den Berg extended his loan to Preston by an additional 12 months, to an 18-month loan deal, to remain at the club for the 2021–22 season. He scored his first professional goal in a 4–2 win at Morecambe in the EFL Cup in August 2021.
Loan to Schalke 04
On 30 August 2022, Van den Berg joined Bundesliga side Schalke 04 on a season-long loan. He played only nine times for Die Königsblauen due to sustaining a serious ankle injury, and…
Van den Berg is a youth international for the Netherlands. After accruing 10 caps and 3 goals for Netherlands U19's, Van den Berg made his debut for Netherlands U21's in a 5–0 win against Wales on 12 October 2021.
- Club
- Liverpool F.C.
- National team
- Netherlands
Personal
His younger brother Rav is also a footballer, and plays for Cologne in the 1. Bundesliga.
Clubs
Played together with
- Abe HartleyLiverpool F.C. · 1897–1898
- Abel XavierLiverpool F.C. · 2001–2002
- Abel XavierLiverpool F.C. · 2002–2003
- Adam HammillLiverpool F.C. · 2006–2009
Adam LallanaLiverpool F.C. · 2014–2020- Adam LewisLiverpool F.C. · 2019
Adam MorganLiverpool F.C. · 2012–2014
Adam PhillipsLiverpool F.C.
AdriánLiverpool F.C. · 2019–2024- Alan A'CourtLiverpool F.C. · 1952–1964
- Alan ArnellLiverpool F.C. · 1953–1961
- Alan BanksLiverpool F.C. · 1958–1961
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Sepp van den Berg is a Dutch professional footballer who plays either as a centre-back or right-back for Premier League club Brentford.
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