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| Noa Lang | |
|---|---|
| Name | Noa Lang |
| Caption | Lang with the Netherlands in 2022 |
| Birth date | 17 June 2000 |
| Birth place | Rotterdam |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Position | Winger, forward |
| Currentclub | Club Brugge |
| Clubnumber | 14 |
| Youthclubs | Feyenoord, Ajax, Ajax Youth |
| Seniorclubs | PSV, Jong PSV, ADO Den Haag, FC Twente, Club Brugge, AC Milan (loan) |
| Nationalteam | Netherlands |
Noa Lang Noa Lang is a Dutch professional footballer born in Rotterdam known for his pace, dribbling and attacking creativity. He has played in the Eredivisie, Belgian Pro League and for the Netherlands national team, winning domestic titles and attracting attention from top European clubs. Lang's career has included youth development at leading Dutch academies, breakthrough seasons at Club Brugge, and international appearances at senior and youth levels.
Lang was born in Rotterdam and raised in the Netherlands, coming through youth systems at Feyenoord and later Ajax. He progressed alongside contemporaries who featured for Netherlands U17 and UEFA European Under-17 Championship participants, moving to PSV Eindhoven to continue his development. During his youth career he trained at facilities associated with KNVB and competed in youth tournaments organized by UEFA and FIFA, attracting scouts from clubs involved in UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League competitions.
Lang made his senior debut with Jong PSV in the Eerste Divisie and featured for PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie. He spent time on loan at ADO Den Haag where he gained first-team experience before a subsequent loan to FC Twente, contributing in domestic league and cup fixtures. A transfer to Club Brugge in the Belgian Pro League marked his breakthrough, where he played under managers associated with UEFA Europa Conference League and UEFA Champions League qualification campaigns. At Club Brugge he recorded goals and assists that led to a league title and appearances against clubs from La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Premier League in European competition. Interest from AC Milan, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool and other European sides intensified after standout performances in domestic and continental matches. Lang later joined AC Milan on loan, linking up with coaches who had previously managed teams in Serie A and UEFA Champions League.
Lang represented the Netherlands U19 and Netherlands U21 in UEFA qualifying fixtures, playing alongside players who advanced to the senior squad. He earned his first senior call-up for the Netherlands national football team under a manager who steered the side through UEFA Nations League and FIFA World Cup qualification matches. Lang made appearances in friendlies and qualifiers, contributing to the selection pool for tournaments such as the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. He has competed with and against international players from Spain, Germany, France, England and Portugal in high-profile fixtures.
Lang is known for his dribbling, acceleration and ability to beat full-backs, traits reminiscent of wingers developed at Ajax and Feyenoord. He operates primarily on the wing or as a secondary striker, combining creativity with set-piece delivery and pressing responsibilities in systems used by managers in the Eredivisie and Belgian Pro League. Analysts have compared aspects of his movement and technical profile to players from Brazil and Argentina traditions, while coaches versed in Total Football and modern pressing philosophies have highlighted his tactical flexibility. His crossing and key-pass statistics stood out in seasons when Club Brugge contested UEFA Champions League group stages.
Lang has a multicultural background linked to the Suriname diaspora common among Dutch footballers, sharing heritage with high-profile players from Suriname. He has been involved in charitable and community initiatives connected to clubs and foundations associated with PSV Eindhoven and Club Brugge. Off the pitch he has been photographed with teammates from Ajax, PSV and Club Brugge, and has appeared in media outlets covering UEFA competitions.
Club - Appearances and goals across Eredivisie, Eerste Divisie, Belgian Pro League and Serie A seasons for PSV, Jong PSV, ADO Den Haag, FC Twente, Club Brugge and AC Milan.
International - Caps and goals for Netherlands senior team and youth teams including U21 and U19 in UEFA European Under-21 Championship and UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifying.
- Domestic league title with Club Brugge in the Belgian Pro League. - Domestic cup and super cup honors contested in Belgian competitions such as the Belgian Super Cup. - Individual recognitions: nominations and awards in Belgian Pro League seasonal selections, young player lists compiled by UEFA and media outlets covering UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League campaigns. - Selected for national squad rosters for UEFA Nations League and World Cup qualifying cycles.
Category:Dutch footballers Category:2000 births Category:Living people