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Dean Huijsen Biography, Age, Height, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Parents, Career Stats, Transfers

Nana Agyemang by Nana Agyemang
June 18, 2025
in Europe, Football
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MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 10: Dean Huijsen, new player of Real Madrid posing in his presentation at Valdebebas training ground on June 10, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Antonio Villalba/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 10: Dean Huijsen, new player of Real Madrid posing in his presentation at Valdebebas training ground on June 10, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Antonio Villalba/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

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Personal Details
  • Full Name: Dean Donny Huijsen Wijsmuller
  • Date of Birth: 14 April 2005 (20 years old)
  • Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Height: 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
  • Position: Centre-back )
  • Parents: Donny Huijsen (former footballer) and Macha/Annmarie Huijsen
  • Nationality: Dutch-born, gained Spanish citizenship in Feb 2024; represents Spain internationally

Relationship Status

  • Girlfriend: Keeps personal life private; no confirmed relationship publicly

Net Worth & Contract

  • Estimated Net Worth: Data varies; likely modest early career (~$300k from some sources), but wages rising after high-value transfers
  • Real Madrid Salary: ~€9m gross per year, rising to €11m with incentives

Club Career & Transfers Overview

Youth Career

  • 2010–2015: Costa Unida CF (Marbella)
  • 2015–2021: Málaga academy
  • 2021–2023: Juventus youth system; prolific goal-scorer for U17/U19

Professional Clubs

  • 2023: Juventus Next Gen – 27 apps, 1 goal
  • 2023–24: Juventus first team – 1 Serie A appearance
  • 2024 (loan): AS Roma – 13 apps, 2 goals
  • 2024–25: Bournemouth – 32 league apps, 3 goals; total ~36 appearances
    • Fee: £12.8 m initial, rising to ~£15m (€15.2m–18.2m)
  • 2025–: Real Madrid – transferred for ~£50m (€59.5m); contract through 2030
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International Career

  • Netherlands Youth: U17 (11 caps, 2 goals), U18 (4 caps), U19 (3 caps)
  • Spain: U21 (7 caps, 1 goal) and senior team debut in March 2025; 4 caps so far

Career Stats (Club)

  • Juventus Next Gen: 27 apps / 1 goal
  • Juventus: 1 app / 0 goals
  • Roma (loan): 13 apps / 2 goals
  • Bournemouth: 32 league apps / 3 goals
  • Real Madrid: Joined ahead of the 2025–26 season

Defensive & Passing Metrics (2024–25 Premier League)

  • Interceptions: ~1.98/90min (2nd among CBs)
  • Clearances: ~6.9/90min (2nd)
  • Aerial win rate ~59%, strong ball-playing defender

Playing Style & Strengths

  • Tall, physical centre-back with strong aerial ability
  • Confident in possession—excellent passing range
  • Gritty, calm under pressure, composure reminiscent of seasoned pros

Accolades & Highlights

  • Bournemouth youngest Premier League goal scorer (header vs Tottenham)
  • Key part of Spain’s Nations League run—debut vs Netherlands, assist in second leg

Career Outlook

Huijsen’s rapid ascent through top youth systems, strong Premier League debut, and a €50 m move to Real Madrid mark him as one of Europe’s elite young centre-backs. With his blend of physicality, composure, and distribution skills, he’s expected to play a big role for Los Blancos and Spain for years to come.

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