NETHERLANDS - Player Profile

Ryan Babel

Ryan Babel

NAME:

Ryan Babel

BORN:

19/12/1986 in Amsterdam

POSITION:

ST

CLUB:

Liverpool

PREVIOUS CLUBS:

Ajax Amsterdam

INTERNATIONAL CAPS:

37 (5 goals)

INTERNATIONAL DEBUT:

26 March 2005 vs Romania

19 Ryan Babel

Ryan Babel is a product of the famous Ajax Youth Academy, which he joined when only 11-years-old.

He made his first team debut there at the age of 17 and won his first international cap just over a year later against Romania, scoring on his debut.

In June 2007 Babel was one of the stars as the Dutch Under-21s won the European Championships on home soil. His two goals included one in the Final against Serbia.

Babel signed with Liverpool in July 2007 and made his debut as a second-half substitute against Aston Villa.

However, his time at Anfield has generally been described as one of under-achievement as he has failed to live up to the promise shown early in his career.


 

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