Daan Klomp Explained
Daan Klomp |
Birth Date: | 10 August 1998 |
Birth Place: | Wissenkerke, Netherlands |
Height: | 1.87m |
Position: | Centre back |
Currentclub: | Cavalry FC |
Clubnumber: | 4 |
Youthclubs1: | VV Bevelanders |
Youthclubs2: | JVOZ |
Youthyears3: | 2014–2017 |
Youthclubs3: | NAC Breda |
Years1: | 2017–2020 |
Clubs1: | NAC Breda |
Caps1: | 9 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Years2: | 2017–2018 |
Clubs2: | → FC Oss (loan) |
Caps2: | 4 |
Goals2: | 0 |
Years3: | 2019–2020 |
Clubs3: | → Helmond Sport (loan) |
Caps3: | 20 |
Goals3: | 0 |
Years4: | 2021– |
Clubs4: | Cavalry FC |
Caps4: | 95 |
Goals4: | 12 |
Pcupdate: | August 16, 2024 |
Daan Klomp (born 10 August 1998) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC.
Early life
He began playing youth football with VV Bevelanders, before moving to JVOZ (Jeugd Voetbal Opleiding Zeeland).[1] Afterwards, he joined the youth system of NAC Breda, where he spent three years before signing a professional contract. During pre-season of the 2016-17 season, he began to train with the first team.[2] [3]
Club career
NAC Breda
In August 2017, Klomp signed a three-year contract with Eredivisie club NAC Breda.[4] [5] He was then immediately sent on loan to FC Oss in the second-tier Eerste Divisie.[6] He made his debut in a league match on 8 September 2017, as a last minute substitute against FC Dordrecht, and made his first start in a KNVB Cup match on 19 September against Almere City FC.[7] [8] In October 2017, he suffered an ACL injury that kept him out of action for a couple of months.[9] After limited playing time, he was recalled from his loan after six months.[10] For the 2018-19 season, rather than being sent on loan again, he was kept by Breda for the season.[11] He made his official debut for Breda in a KNVB Cup match against RKC Waalwijk on 25 September 2018.[12] On 24 November 2018, he made his Eredivisie debut for Breda against Ajax.[13] [14]
In June 2020, he joined Helmond Sport in the second tier Eerste Divisie on loan.[15] He made his debut in the first game of the season against FC Volendam.[16] In April 2020, he was informed that his contract would not be renewed by Breda upon its expiry at the end of June 2020, ending his time with the club, which included nine appearances with the club as well as two loan stints.[17] [18] Following his release, he contemplated leaving the professional game and pursuing a non-football career.[19] [20]
After his contract expired, he trained with Team VVCS, the football team of the Vereniging van Contractspelers (Association of Contract Players) (VVCS) for professional footballers in the Netherlands without a contract.[21] [22] He also trained with fourth tier club VV Goes.[23] He had neared a deal with a club in Norway, however, it failed to materialize due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Klomp then had a trial in Germany as well as offers from clubs in Sweden, Finland, and a number of Dutch amateur clubs.[24] In November 2020, one of his agents made contact with Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC, although an agreement could not be reached at that time.[12]
Cavalry FC
In January 2021, his agents again made contact with Cavalry FC, and this time he signed a contract with the club.[25] [26] [27] However, the start of the season was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic,[28] until he finally made his debut in the first game of the season on 27 June 2021 against York United FC.[29] [30] He scored his first goal on 3 August, scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over FC Edmonton.[31] [32] [33] He scored another game-winning goal against Edmonton on 29 September.[34] He was named to the league Team of the Week seven times in 2021[35] and in July 2021, he was named the CPL Player of the Week for the first time for Week 4 of the season.[36] [37] In late October, he was again named the league Player of the Week.[38] In his first season with Cavalry, he helped them reach the playoff semi-finals, where they were defeated by eventual champions Pacific FC.[39] [40] In January 2022, he re-signed with the club for another season.[41] [42] In his second season, he scored a playoff goal in the first leg of the semi-finals,[43] but his team was again eliminated in the playoff semi-finals, this time against eventual champions Forge FC.[44] [45] In December 2022, he again extended his contract, with a club option for 2024.[46] He has expressed a desire to join a Major League Soccer club after his time with Cavalry.[47] [48]
After spending his first two seasons with the club as primarily a right-back, he shifted back to his regular centre-back position for the 2023 season.[49] [50] That season, he was one of only three players, and the only outfield player, in the league to play every minute in the regular season.[51] [52] At the end of the 2023 season, Klomp won both the CPL Defender of the Year and CPL Player of the Season awards[53] [54] and was named to the CPL Best XI.[55]
Career statistics
Honours
Cavalry FC
Individual
- CPL Defender of the Year: 2023
- CPL Player of the Year: 2023
Notes and References
- Web site: Daan Klomp aan de slag in Canadese Premier League. nl. Daan Klomp at work in Canadian Premier League. January 27, 2021. Omroep Zeeland.
- Web site: Talentvolle Klomp (18) sluit aan bij eerste selectie NAC. Talented Klomp (18) joins first selection NAC. nl. July 4, 2017. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant. Mitchell. Minnaard.
- Web site: Daan Klomp kan in de schaduw van Mari en Koch de zomersurprise worden. Daan Klomp can become the summer surprise in the shadow of Mari and Koch. nl. July 7, 2017. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant. Yadran. Blanco.
- Web site: Driejarig contract voor verdediger Daan Klomp. nl. Three-year contract for defender Daan Klomp. August 22, 2017. BN DeStem. Yadran. Blanco.
- Web site: Zeeuws talent Klomp (19) moet vlieguren gaan maken bij FC Oss. nl. Zeeland talent Klomp (19) has to make flying hours at FC Oss. August 24, 2017. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant. Yadran. Blanco.
- Web site: FC Oss huurt ook Klomp van NAC. FC Oss also rents Klomp from NAC. nl. August 24, 2017. BN DeStem. Yadran. Blanco.
- Web site: Daan Klomp maakt zijn basisdebuut. nl. B-Side Rats. Daan Klomp makes his basic debut. September 20, 2017.
- Web site: Debuut zonder franje op dramatische bekeravond voor Zeeuwen. Debut without frills on a dramatic cup evening for Zeelanders. nl. September 19, 2017. Menno. Kole. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant.
- Web site: Verhuurde Daan Klomp wil de wind weer in de rug bij FC Oss. Hired Daan Klomp wants the wind back at FC Oss. nl. Barry. van der Hooft. January 13, 2018. BN DeStem.
- Web site: Toekomst van Daan Klomp is nog ongewis. The future of Daan Klomp is still uncertain. nl. August 26, 2020. Barry. van der Hooft. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant.
- Web site: 'Daan Klomp is fysiek sterk en goed in de lucht, belangrijk voor een verdediger'. "Daan Klomp is physically strong and good in the air, important for a defender". nl. BN DeStem. July 9, 2018. Yadran. Blanco.
- Web site: Interview Daan Klomp: "De Major League Soccer is mijn doel". nl. Interview Daan Klomp: "Major League Soccer is my goal". ELF Voetbal. May 20, 2021. Bob. van Dijk.
- Web site: Cavalry FC’s Daan Klomp reflects on pro debut vs. Ajax: ‘When the match starts, you don’t feel any pressure’. April 19, 2021. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
- Web site: Debutant Daan Klomp hield zich niet in tegen Ajax: 'Je moet vervelend zijn tegen die gasten'. Debutant Daan Klomp did not hold back against Ajax: "You must be annoying to those guys". November 24, 2018. nl. Omroep Brabant.
- Web site: Helmond Sport huurt Klomp en Snepvangers van samenwerkingspartner NAC Breda. nl. Helmond Sport rents Klomp and Snepvangers from cooperation partner NAC Breda. Chris. Ottens. June 20, 2019. Eindhovens Dagblad.
- Web site: Daan Klomp was graag bij NAC gebleven, maar nu gaat hij met Helmond vol voor de winst... tegen NAC. nl. Daan Klomp would have loved to stay with NAC, but now he and Helmond are going for the win... against NAC. August 16, 2019. Fabian. Eijkhout. Omroep Brabant.
- Web site: Daan Klomp joins Cavalry FC - Was released by NAC Breda in July. January 27, 2021. Transfermarkt. Manuel. Veth.
- Web site: Hoe is het nu met: Daan Klomp. NAC Breda. nl. How it is now with: Daan Klomp.
- Web site: 'Daan Klomp tegen Lionel Messi: dat zou echt een droom zijn'. 'Daan Klomp against Lionel Messi: that would really be a dream'. nl. 20 November 2023. Joost. Blaauwhof. Voetbal International.
- Web site: ‘Hefty Transfer Fee’: Top CPL Defender Daan Klomp Draws MLS Interest. November 21, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
- Web site: ‘Klompstomper’ Daan Klomp has embarked on a new Canadian adventure. Queenie. Bell. January 27, 2021. DodoFinance.
- Web site: Arbeid en geduld van voormalig NAC-verdediger Daan Klomp beloond met contract in Canada: ‘Het is een leerzame periode geweest’. Work and patience of former NAC defender Daan Klomp rewarded with a contract in Canada: 'It has been an instructive period'. nl. 29 January 2021. BN DeStem. Barry. van der Hooft.
- Web site: Daan Klomp aan de slag in Canadese Premier League. Daan Klomp at work in Canadian Premier League. nl. January 27, 2021. Omroep Zeeland.
- Web site: Cavalry’s Daan Klomp Eyes MLS Heights. May 21, 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
- Web site: Cavalry FC Brings In Dutch Defender Daan Klomp. January 27, 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
- Web site: Daan Klomp is weer onder de pannen en gaat op avontuur bij Canadese topclub. Daan Klomp is back under the roof and is going on an adventure at Canadian top club. nl. January 27, 2021. Daniel. Vervelde. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant.
- Web site: Cavalry FC signs Dutch centre-back Daan Klomp. January 27, 2021. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
- Web site: Daan Klomp moet geduld hebben; competitiestart in Canada uitgesteld. Daan Klomp must be patient; competition start in Canada postponed. nl. 17 May 2021. Barry. van der Hooft. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant.
- Web site: Winnende start voor basisklant Klomp met Cavalry FC. nl. Winning start for basic customer Klomp with Cavalry FC. June 28, 2021. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant.
- Web site: Daan Klomp kan zich in Canada eindelijk weer echt profvoetballer voelen. Daan Klomp can finally feel like a real professional football player again in Canada. nl. 1 July 2021. Barry. van der Hooft. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant.
- Web site: Beyond the Pitch: Getting to know Cavalry FC’s Daan Klomp. CanPL Newsroom. August 5, 2021.
- Web site: Daan Klomp scores late as Cavalry FC rallies to beat FC Edmonton. August 4, 2021. Sportsnet.
- Web site: Daan Klomp uit Wissenkerke matchwinnaar in historisch duel Cavalry FC. Daan Klomp from Wissenkerke match winner in historic duel Cavalry FC. nl. August 4, 2021. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant.
- Web site: Klomp's late strike lifts Cavalry FC to tight victory over FC Edmonton. September 30, 2021. CBC Sports.
- Web site: CPL50 – 7. Daan Klomp (Cavalry FC). December 21, 2021. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
- Web site: Cavalry FC’s Daan Klomp named CanPL.ca Player of the Week. July 23, 2021. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
- Web site: Beyond the Pitch: Getting to know Cavalry FC’s Daan Klomp. August 5, 2021. Canadian Premier League. Marty. Thompson.
- Web site: Cavalry FC defender Daan Klomp named CanPL.ca Player of the Week for 2nd time. October 22, 2021. Canadian Premier League.
- Web site: Daan Klomp over zijn 'American Dream': 'Kampioen worden in Canada en dan naar de MLS'. nl. Daan Klomp about his 'American Dream': 'Become a champion in Canada and then to the MLS'. December 18, 2021. Omroep Zeeland.
- Web site: Verdediger uit Wissenkerke mag weer opgaan voor Canadese landstitel. Defender from Wissenkerke can go for Canadian national title again. nl. October 2, 2022. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant.
- Web site: Cavalry re-signs Escalante, Fisk, Loturi, Klomp. January 24, 2022. Calgary Sun.
- Web site: Cavalry FC announces return of Klomp, Loturi, Fisk, Escalante. January 25, 2022. OneSoccer.
- Web site: Eerste klap van Daan Klomp (Wissenkerke) is nog geen daalder waard in Canada. nl. First hit by Daan Klomp (Wissenkerke) is not worth a dollar in Canada. October 16, 2022. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant.
- Web site: Weer uitschakeling Klomp in Canadese kampioenschapsplayoffs. nl. Another elimination of Klomp in Canadian championship playoffs. October 24, 2022. Omroep Zeeland.
- Web site: Geschiedenis herhaalt zich voor Daan Klomp in Canada. History repeats itself for Daan Klomp in Canada. nl. October 24, 2022. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant.
- Web site: Daan Klomp langer in Canada bij Cavalry FC. nl. Daan Klomp longer in Canada with Cavalry FC. December 22, 2022. Omroep Zeeland.
- Web site: Daan Klomp: Zeeuwse voetballer in Canada met een ‘American Dream’. Daan Klomp: Zeeland footballer in Canada with an 'American Dream'. nl. November 5, 2022. Jan. Dagevos. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant.
- Web site: Nederlandse export Daan Klomp licht de sluier over het leven en voetbal in de Canadese top. Dutch export Daan Klomp lifts the veil on life and football in the Canadian top. Global Football Management. nl.
- Web site: Daan the man for Cavalry in anchoring CPL club's stout defence. August 19, 2023. Calgary Sun. Todd. Saelhof.
- Web site: Deep Dive: Defenders Nimick, Didić, Klomp have excelled in CPL; what’s next for them?. Benedict. Rhodes. August 31, 2023. Canadian Premier League.
- Web site: Cavs Klomp, Carducci pull off rare double of playing every minute of CPL regular season. Todd. Saelhof. October 11, 2023. Calgary Sun.
- Web site: Defender Daan Klomp award worthy for semifinal host Cavalry FC. Todd. Saelhof. October 18, 2023. Calgary Sun.
- Web site: 26 October 2023 . Cavalry FC's Daan Klomp wins 2023 Canadian Premier League Defender of the Year . 27 October 2023 . Canadian Premier League.
- Web site: Klomp named CPL Player of the Year to lead Cavalry in awards haul. October 26, 2023. Todd. Saelhof. Calgary Sun.
- Web site: Canadian Premier League Best XI fuelled by Gatorade: 2023 CPL stars honoured. December 20, 2023. Canadian Premier League.