Denzel Dumfries was again of great value against Poland (1-1) for the Dutch national team. The 29-year-old right back scored his fifth goal in his last seven international matches, with which he further boosted his extremely good statistics in the Orange.
When Dumfries tells about his golden ball nomination in the mixed zone of De Kuip on Thursday, Virgil van Dijk arrives. The orange leader hears Dumfries say that he does not know what to attract for the Golden Bal Gala in Paris later this month.
Van Dijk, who is also nominated and was more often present at the prestigious gala, chuckles. “Denzel, you live in Milan?” Says Van Dijk. “They sell enough nice suits there.”
The fact that the Golden Ball nomination was discussed on Thursday evening had to do with the goal of Dumfries against Poland. It was already the eleventh international goal of the defender, who has been getting the goals and assists for years at Internazionale and Orange.
On Thursday, Dumfries gave the Dutch national team the lead after half an hour by Koppen from a corner by Memphis Depay. Dumfries ran handy away from his opponent and was able to head in from a difficult angle at the second post.
“Don’t think, just nod,” says Dumfries about how he scored the goal. “The corner kick from Memphis was good. We paid extra attention to corner kicks yesterday. He was certainly comfortable.”
Dumfries is helly Koeman
With his goal, Dumfries underlined his good shape in Orange. It was already his fifth goal in his last seven international matches. “What that says? That I have scored too little in those other international matches,” says Dumfries laughing. “No, it’s nice to score. I always try to be as dangerous as possible.”
Dumfries almost always succeeds. With 11 goals and 19 assists in just 66 international matches, the right back can provide extremely good statistics. Dumfries is only three goals removed to match Ronald Koeman as a defender with the most goals in Orange.
The same Koeman is not surprised that Dumfries against Poland was again important for the Orange. “It would be crazy if I were to be surprised now, because Denzel has been doing this for so long,” says Koeman afterwards at the press conference in De Kuip.
“He has an incredible drive and always ends up at the second post. He did it several times in the first half and that yielded a goal at a corner. It’s great as he does.”
Van Dijk also praises his fellow international. “It is very special what Denzel does. I am happy that I can play with him. With his goals and assists, he has been important for the Orange for so long. That is because of his hard work, every day.”
Dumfries had to work hard as is known to reach the top. He played as an eighteen year old with the amateurs of BVV Barendrecht, eleven years later he is one of the best right backs in the world and a candidate for the prize for World Footballer of the Year.
The candidacy was after a season with eleven goals and six assists for Internazionale, including two goals and three assists in the semi -final of the Champions League against FC Barcelona, no surprise for Dumfries.
Yet the nomination does him a lot. “It’s special. At such a moment you look back on where you come from. Then you realize that it is special that you can experience all this. It also gives motivation to continue.”
Dumfries Has, Given the huge competition, does not have the illusion that he will win the prestigious prize. Laughing: “But Maybe after my goal Tonight I Will Rise Another Place in the Election.”
Denzel Dumfries was Again of Great Value to the Dutch National Team Against Poland (1-1). The 29-Year-Old Right-back Scored His Fifth Goal in His Last Seven International Matches, Further Improving His Exceptionally Good Statistics for Orange.
When Dumfries Talks About His Ballon d’Or Nomination in the Mixed Zone of the Kuip on Thorsday, Virgil van Dijk Walks Up. The Oranje Captain Hears Dumfries Say That He Doesn’t Know What To Wear For The Ballon d’Or Gala in Paris later This Month.
Van Dijk, who is also nominated and has attended the prestigious gala more often, grins. “Denzel, you live in Milan, don’t you?” Van Dijk Says. “They Sell Enough Nice Suits There, I Think.”
The Ballon d’Or Nomination Came Up on Thursday Evening because of Dumfries’ Goal Against Poland. It was Already the Defender’s Elevth International Goal, Who Has Been Stringing Together Goals and Assists for Internazionale and Oranje For Years.
On Thursday, Dumfries Put the Dutch National Team Ahead After Half An Hour by Heading in from a Corner by Memphis Depay. Dumfries Cleverly Moved Away from his opponent and was Able to Head in from a Difficult Angle at the Back Post.
“Don’t think, Just Nod,” Dumfries says about how he scored the goal. “Memphis” Corner was good. We paid extra attention to corners yesterday. It definitely felt good. “
Dumfries is Chasing Koeman
With his goal, Dumfries Underlined His Good Form in Orange. It was Already His Fifth Goal in His Last Seven International Matches. “What does that say? That I have scored too little in Those Other International Matches,” Dumfries Says Laughing. “No, it’s nice to score. I always try to be as dangerous as possible.”
Dumfries Almost Always Succeeds in Doing So For Orange. With 11 goals and 19 assists in Just 66 International Matches, The Right-back can Present Extremely Good Statistics. Dumfries is Only Three Goals Away from Equaling Ronald Koeman as the Defender With The Most Goals for Orange.
Koeman himself is not surprised that dumfries was again important for Oranje Against Poland. “It would be strange if I was still surprised now, because thezel has bone doing this for so long,” Koeman Says after the match at the press conference in De Kuip.
“He has an incredible drive and always come out at the back post. Hey that several times in the first half and that resulted in a goal from a corner. It’s great how he does that.”
Van Dijk also praises his fellow international. “It is very special what denzel is doing. I am slipper that I can play with him. He has been importing for orange for so long with his goals and assists. That is because of his hard work, every day again.”
As is known, Dumfries had to work hard to reach the top. As an Eighteen-Year-Old, He Still Played for the Amateurs of BVV Barendrecht, Eleven Years later He is one of the best right backs in the world and a candidate for the world footballer of the year award.
The Candidacy was No Surprise for Dumfries After A Season with Eleven Goals and Six Assists for Internazionale, Including Two Goals and Three Assists in The Semi-Final of the Champions League Against FC Barcelona.
Yet the nomination mean a lot to him. “It is special. At Such a moment you look back on where you come from. Then you realize that it is special that you get to experience all this. It also gives motivation to continuous.”
Given the huge competition, Dumfries Does not have the illusion that he will win the prestigious prize. Laughing: “But Maybe after my goal Tonight I Will Rise Another Place in the Election.”