Jordy Clasie

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Clasie made his senior debut for the Netherlands national team in 2012 and has been a part of the squad since.

His playing style has earned him the nickname "the Dutch Xavi" due to his combative nature and vision on the field.

Clasie was part of the Netherlands squad that finished third in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, contributing to their historic run.

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Биография

Early Life

Jordy Clasie was born in 1991 in Haarlem, Netherlands, and began his football journey at a young age. He joined the Feyenoord Academy, known as Varkenoord, at just nine years old in the summer of 2000. Clasie progressed through the youth ranks, showcasing his talent and determination, which would later define his career.

Career

Clasie made his professional debut for Excelsior on August 15, 2010, in a Rotterdam derby against Feyenoord, where he played a crucial role in securing a 3-2 victory. His impressive performances caught the attention of Feyenoord, and he was integrated into their first-team squad for the 2011-12 season. Under the guidance of coach Ronald Koeman, Clasie quickly became a fan favorite, known for his tenacity and skill on the ball. He extended his contract with Feyenoord in 2014, expressing his desire to grow alongside the team.

In July 2015, Clasie took a significant step in his career by signing with Southampton F.C. for a fee of around £8 million, reuniting with Koeman. His time in the Premier League allowed him to further develop his playing style, which has drawn comparisons to the legendary Xavi Hernandez, earning him the nickname "the Dutch Xavi."

On the international stage, Clasie represented the Netherlands at various youth levels, including the under-17, under-19, and under-21 teams. He made his senior debut in 2012 and was part of the squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where the Netherlands finished third, defeating Brazil in the third-place match. Clasie’s journey reflects his growth as a player and his contributions to Dutch football.

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Club career

Early career

Clasie arrived at the youth Feyenoord Academy (Varkenoord) as a 9-year-old in the summer of 2000 and progressed through the ranks to the Feyenoord / Excelsior U19s. In the summer of 2010 the Haarlem-born youngster went out on loan to Excelsior. Clasie made his professional debut for Excelsior on 15 August 2010, when he was part of the starting line-up in the Rotterdam derby victory against Feyenoord (3–2).

Feyenoord

Clasie was brought into the first-team squad at Feyenoord at the start of the 2011–12 season and incoming coach Ronald Koeman immediately handed the youngster a place in the starting line-up. On 31 July 2011, he made his debut for Feyenoord in a friendly game against Málaga. Because of his good play and his tenacity he soon became one of the most popular players among the supporters. On 29 August 2014, a day after Clasie helped Feyenoord qualify for the group stage of the UEFA Europa League, Clasie agreed to extend his contract until 2018. Clasie explained the decision that he was keen on developing himself as a player within the team as well as developing together with the team as a whole.

Southampton

On 15 July 2015, Clasie signed for English club Southampton on a five-year deal for a fee in the region of £8 million. This meant he would once again link up with Ronald Koeman who brought him into the Feyenoord first-team. In the summer of 2016, Frenchman Claude Puel took over at the helm of Southampton. Clasie then…

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

International career

In November 2010, two months after his debut for Excelsior, he was selected for the Netherlands U21 squad. In February 2012, Bert van Marwijk, the coach of the first team of the Netherlands, pronounced his interest in Clasie. He was made aware that his name was on the stand-by list for Euro 2012. Clasie was part of Louis van Gaal's 23-man squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil where the Dutch finished third beating the likes of defending champions Spain and hosts Brazil. He made two appearances in the tournament, coming on as a substitute for Nigel de Jong in the semi-finals against Argentina and started the third place game against the hosts which the Dutch won 3–0 comfortably.

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

Playing style

As a combative midfielder with an eye for goal, Clasie's style of play has earned him the label of the "Dutch Xavi".

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

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