Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer (centre-back) |
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Date of Birth | 14/04/2005 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Dean Huijsen
29/09/2026
Huijsen returned to the Spain squad and played in a 4-1 win over Croatia in the Nations League. He spoke openly about missing out on Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, which he described as very sad.
20/09/2026
Huijsen was sent off in the 50th minute of Real Madrid's loss to Atlético Madrid after conceding a penalty. He was handed a one-match suspension, and he later admitted responsibility for the dismissal. Real Madrid lost the derby 2-1 while playing with ten men.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Dean Huijsen is a centre-back who was born in Amsterdam and raised in Spain. He came through Málaga's academy, moved to Juventus, had loan spells at Roma, joined AFC Bournemouth and later signed for Real Madrid. He has played for the Spain senior national team since March 2025. He wore the number 4 shirt at Real Madrid for the 2026/27 season, a number previously worn by Sergio Ramos. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 197 cm |
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| Weight | 87 kg |
| Preferred Foot | Right-footed |
| Position | Centre-back |
Personal Life
| Citizenship | Obtained Spanish citizenship in 2024 |
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| Upbringing | Moved to Marbella, Andalusia, as a young child and was raised in Spain |
Relationships & More
| Teammates | Justin Kluivert at AFC Bournemouth; Illia Zabarnyi at AFC Bournemouth |
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| Agent | His father acts as his agent |
Family
| Father | Donny Huijsen, a former professional footballer |
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Career
| Youth | Málaga academy |
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| Juventus | Joined in 2021 and made his Serie A debut in October 2023 against AC Milan |
| Roma (loan) | Loan spell in the second half of the 2023/24 season |
| AFC Bournemouth | Joined in July 2024 from Juventus |
| Real Madrid | Signed in June 2025 on a five-season contract running until 2030 |
| Spain national team | Made his senior debut in March 2025 |
Style Quotient
| Playing style | Aggressive, ball-winning centre-back comfortable on either side of the defence and strong in the air |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was born in Amsterdam but chose to play for Spain over the Netherlands | |
| 2. Switched his international allegiance after being eligible for Spain's Under-21 team | |
| 3. His mother and Justin Kluivert's family have known each other since their youth in Amsterdam |
