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| Steven Bergwijn | |
|---|---|
| Name | Steven Bergwijn |
| Fullname | Steven Charles Bergwijn |
| Birth date | 8 October 1997 |
| Birth place | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Winger, Forward |
| Currentclub | Ajax |
| Clubnumber | 10 |
| Youthyears1 | 2003–2014 |
| Youthclubs1 | Ajax |
| Youthyears2 | 2014–2015 |
| Youthclubs2 | PSV Eindhoven |
| Years1 | 2015–2020 |
| Clubs1 | Jong PSV / PSV |
| Caps1 | 97 |
| Goals1 | 29 |
| Years2 | 2020–2022 |
| Clubs2 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Caps2 | 47 |
| Years3 | 2022–2024 |
| Clubs3 | Ajax |
| Caps3 | 57 |
| Goals3 | 22 |
| Nationalyears1 | 2014–2016 |
| Nationalteam1 | Netherlands U19/U21 |
| Nationalcaps1 | 18 |
| Nationalyears2 | 2018– |
| Nationalteam2 | Netherlands |
| Nationalcaps2 | 22 |
Steven Bergwijn (born 8 October 1997) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a winger or forward for AFC Ajax and the Netherlands national football team. He rose through the youth academies of AFC Ajax and PSV Eindhoven before establishing himself at PSV, earning transfers to Tottenham Hotspur and later Ajax. Bergwijn has represented the Netherlands at youth and senior levels, featuring in UEFA Nations League and World Cup qualifying campaigns.
Born in Amsterdam, Bergwijn is of Surinamese descent and began in the youth system of AFC Ajax alongside contemporaries from the Amsterdam talent pipeline such as Justin Kluivert, Donny van de Beek, Matthijs de Ligt, and Frenkie de Jong. After over a decade at Ajax's academy he moved to PSV Eindhoven's youth setup, joining other PSV academy graduates like Memphis Depay, Davy Pröpper, and Ibrahim Afellay. He progressed from PSV's reserve side, Jong PSV, to the senior squad under managers including Phillip Cocu and played in competitions such as the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup.
At PSV Eindhoven Bergwijn became known for pace and directness, contributing to PSV squads that competed for the Eredivisie title against rivals AFC Ajax and Feyenoord. He scored in domestic league and cup fixtures and appeared in UEFA Europa League qualifiers and group stages, working with coaches like Erik ten Hag (opponent/peer era) and teammates such as Donyell Malen and Luuk de Jong. In January 2020 he completed a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur of the Premier League, reuniting with Dutch influences at the club including Jan Vertonghen and Gylfi Sigurðsson-era teammates, and played under managers José Mourinho and Ryan Mason. Bergwijn contributed in Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Europa League fixtures before returning to the Netherlands to join AFC Ajax in 2022, where he took the number 10 shirt and featured in domestic and European competitions, facing opponents such as PSV Eindhoven and FC Barcelona in continental play.
Bergwijn represented the Netherlands at youth levels, appearing for Netherlands national under-19 football team and Netherlands national under-21 football team alongside players like Donny van de Beek and Donyell Malen, participating in UEFA youth qualifiers and friendly tournaments. He earned his senior debut for the Netherlands national football team in 2018 during UEFA Nations League fixtures and was part of squads competing in UEFA Euro qualifying and FIFA World Cup qualification cycles, training under national coaches including Ronald Koeman and Frank de Boer. He scored international goals in friendlies and competitive matches and was considered for major tournament selections alongside forwards such as Memphis Depay and Wout Weghorst.
Bergwijn is typically deployed as a left-sided winger or inside forward, known for acceleration, one-on-one dribbling, and the ability to cut inside to shoot with his right foot, drawing stylistic comparisons to Dutch wide attackers like Arjen Robben and contemporary wingers such as Hakim Ziyech in terms of inverted runs. Analysts and pundits in outlets covering Eredivisie and Premier League matches have noted his off-the-ball movement, transitional play, and finishing from inside the box, while coaches have worked to refine his decision-making in the final third. Media coverage from Dutch and English press has varied, praising his speed and work rate while critiquing consistency, with commentary from figures linked to Sky Sports, BBC Sport, and Dutch broadcasters during high-profile fixtures against clubs like Liverpool, Manchester City, and PSV Eindhoven.
Bergwijn's family background ties to Suriname, a country with historical football links to the Netherlands producing players such as Ruud Gullit and Clarence Seedorf. Off the pitch he has been involved in community and charity initiatives common among professional footballers, and his life as a professional has seen interactions with agents and institutions in European football transfer markets, including negotiations involving clubs across the Premier League and Eredivisie.
Club - PSV Eindhoven (including Jong PSV): appearances and goals across Eredivisie, Eerste Divisie, KNVB Cup, and European competitions. - Tottenham Hotspur: appearances and goals in Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Europa League. - Ajax: appearances and goals in Eredivisie, KNVB Cup, and UEFA Champions League / UEFA Europa League.
International - Netherlands senior team: caps and goals in UEFA Nations League, UEFA Euro qualifying, and FIFA World Cup qualification.
- Domestic titles and cup competitions with PSV Eindhoven, competing against AFC Ajax and Feyenoord for Eredivisie honours. - Individual recognitions at youth and senior levels in the Eredivisie and matchday awards in the Premier League and Dutch domestic cups. - Participation in international squads for the Netherlands national football team during UEFA and FIFA qualification campaigns.
Category:Dutch footballers Category:1997 births Category:Living people Category:Association football wingers Category:People from Amsterdam