Emre Ünüvar
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 March 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | Zaandam, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Jong Ajax | ||
| Number | 59 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2024 | Ajax | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Jong Ajax | 14 | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023–2024 | Netherlands U16 | 8 | (4) |
| 2024– | Netherlands U17 | 3 | (2) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 4 February 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 02:55, 27 August 2024 (UTC) | |||
Emre Ünüvar (born 18 March 2008) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Eerste Divisie club Jong Ajax.
Career
Ünüvar joined the youth academy of Ajax in 2015, and worked his way up their youth categories.[1] On 31 July 2023, he signed a contract that began on his 16th birthday and ran until 2026.[2] He made his senior and professional debut with Jong Ajax as a substitute in a 4–1 Eerste Divisie loss to Jong AZ on 10 May 2024, and at 16 years old and 55 days became their youngest ever debutant.[3] On 14 August 2024, he extended his contract until 2027.[4]
International career
Born in the Netherlands, Ünüvar is of Turkish descent.[5] He is a youth international for the Netherlands, having played for the Netherlands U17s.[6]
Personal life
Emre is the brother of Naci Ünüvar, who is also a professional footballer.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Emre Ünüvar stelt zichzelf voor: 'Ik ben snel en scoor makkelijk doelpunten'". Ajax Showtime. 26 March 2024.
- ^ "Ajax legt Emre Ünüvar tot medio 2026 vast". Ajax Showtime. 31 July 2023.
- ^ Ajax, Supportersvereniging. "Broertje Ünüvar debuteert als jongste speler ooit bij verliezend Jong Ajax". ajaxlife.
- ^ "Ajax verlengt contract van Ünüvar tot de zomer van 2027". OneFootball. 26 August 2024.
- ^ "15 yaşında imzayı attı! Ajax'tan Emre Ünüvar'a profesyonel sözleşme... - Futbol Haberleri - Spor". Fanatik. 31 July 2023.
- ^ "Tien aanstormende Nederlandse talenten die dit jaar hun zestiende verjaardag vieren | Flashscore.nl". www.flashscore.nl.
External links
- Emre Ünüvar at Soccerway
- Ons Oranje Profile