Dean Huijsen

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Dean Huijsen born?April 14, 2005
2. Where was Dean Huijsen born?Netherlands
3. What is the primary position?Centre-back
4. What is the senior club debut?January 2023 for Juventus Next Gen
5. Who is Dean Huijsen?Dean Huijsen is a soccer star from the Netherlands who plays as a centre‑back for Real Madrid. He started his football journey in Dutch youth academies and has become a professional player at a very young age.
6. When did Dean Huijsen first play for Juventus Next Gen?He made his senior debut for Juventus Next Gen in January 2023. That match helped him move up to the first team later that year.

Youth Academy: A program run by football clubs to train and develop young players from an early age.
Serie A: The highest professional football league in Italy, known for its tactical discipline and strong defensive traditions.
La Liga: Spain's premier professional football league, recognized globally for its technical skill and high-profile clubs.
Centre-back: A central defender whose primary role is to protect the goal and prevent opposition attacks.