Despite the 2-0 defeat of Young Ajax at FC Den Bosch, Damián van der Vaart looks back positively on his debut in professional football. The nineteen -year -old midfielder thinks it is special that he has debuted in the same stadium as his father Rafael.
After an hour of play, Van der Vaart came in the lines in De Vliert, the stadium where his father made his debut in the main force of Ajax in 2000. The young midfielder got another chance for a goal, but did not score.
“Yes, this was a good moment for me personally,” Van der Vaart Junior responded in conversation with ESPN on Friday afterwards. “Unfortunately we didn’t get any points, but I am proud of my debut.”
Van der Vaart is disappointed by his missed opportunity. “He should have been in it, unfortunately. I will hear that from my family. I haven’t spoken to them yet. My father was also in the stadium. I am sure they are proud.”
The young man already knew before the game that his father had made his first minutes as a professional football player in the same stadium. “That is a nice coincidence. Extra special that I do that too. But with my father it was with the first of Ajax.”
Van der Vaart Senior played a total of 156 matches for Ajax. Later the former midfielder came into action for Real Madrid, Hamburger SV and Tottenham Hotspur, among others. He played 109 games for Orange.
Damián van der Vaart Looks Back positively on his debut in Professional Football, Despite Young Ajax’s 2-0 defeat to FC Den Bosch. The nineteen-year-old midfielder find special that he made his debut in the same stage as his father rafael.
Van der Vaart Came on After An Hour of Play in De Vliert, The Stadium Where His Father Made His Debut in Ajax’s First Team in 2000. The Young Midfielder Still had a Chance for a goal, But Did Not Score.
“Yes, this was a great moment for me personally,” Van der Vaart Junior Responded Friday after the game in conversation with ESPN . “Unfortunately we didnn’t get any points, but I am proud or my debut.”
Van der Vaart does regret his missed opportunity. “That should have gone in, unfortunately. I’m going to hear about that from my family. I harbor to them yet. My father was also in the stadium. I’m sure they are proud.”
The Youngster Knew Before the match that his father had made his first minutes as a professional football player in the same stage. “That is a nice coincidence. Extra special that I am doing that too. But with my father it was with the first team of Ajax.”
Van der Vaart Senior Played a Total or 156 matches for Ajax. Later, The Former Midfielder Played for Real Madrid, Hamburger SV and Tottenham Hotspur, Among Others. He Played 109 Matches for the Dutch National Team.
