Deyovaisio Zeefuik Explained

Deyovaisio Zeefuik
Birth Date:11 March 1998
Birth Place:Amsterdam, Netherlands
Height:1.77 m[1]
Position:Right back
Currentclub:Hertha BSC
Clubnumber:34
Youthyears1:2004–2006
Youthclubs1:D.W.V
Youthyears2:2006–2016
Youthclubs2:Ajax
Years1:2016–2018
Clubs1:Jong Ajax
Caps1:34
Goals1:1
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs2:Ajax
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2018
Clubs3:Groningen (loan)
Caps3:13
Goals3:0
Years4:2018–2020
Clubs4:Groningen
Caps4:58
Goals4:1
Years5:2020–
Clubs5:Hertha BSC
Caps5:51
Goals5:1
Years6:2022
Clubs6:Blackburn Rovers (loan)
Caps6:6
Goals6:0
Years7:2023
Clubs7:Hellas Verona (loan)
Caps7:1
Goals7:0
Nationalyears1:2014
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalteam1:Netherlands U17
Nationalyears2:2015–2016
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalteam2:Netherlands U18
Nationalyears3:2016–2017
Nationalcaps3:10
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalteam3:Netherlands U19
Nationalyears4:2017–2018
Nationalcaps4:8
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalteam4:Netherlands U20
Nationalyears5:2018–2021
Nationalcaps5:15
Nationalgoals5:2
Nationalteam5:Netherlands U21
Club-Update:23 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:30 March 2021

Deyovaisio Zeefuik (born 11 March 1998) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a right back for club Hertha BSC.

Club career

Ajax & Jong Ajax

Zeefuik is a youth exponent from AFC Ajax. He made his professional debut at Jong Ajax on 8 August 2016 in an Eerste Divisie game against FC Emmen.[2]

FC Groningen

On 30 January 2018, it was announced that Zeefuik was loaned at FC Groningen until the end of the season.[3] On 18 May 2018, Zeefuik signed a three-year contract at FC Groningen, officially transferring him from Ajax.

Hertha Berlin

On 6 August 2020, Zeefuik transferred to Bundesliga side Hertha BSC.[4]

Blackburn Rovers

On 14 January 2022, Blackburn Rovers announced the signing of Zeefuik on loan, with a view to making the deal permanent at the end of the season.[5]

Hellas Verona

On 16 January 2023, Zeefuik joined Hellas Verona in Italy on loan until 30 June 2023, with an option to buy.[6]

Personal life

Born in the Netherlands, Zeefuik is of Surinamese descent.[7] He is the younger brother of former footballer Género Zeefuik, whilst his younger brother Lequincio Zeefuik plays for Eredevisie side AZ.[8] [9]

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Jong Ajax2016–17Eerste Divisie271271
2017–187070
Total34134!1
Ajax2016–17Eredivisie100010
2017–1850201080
Total60201!090
Groningen (loan)Eredivisie130130
Groningen2018–1932100321
2019–2026020280
Total7112073!1
Hertha BSC2020–21Bundesliga22100221
2021–2211010120
2022–23001010
2023–242. Bundesliga8020110
Total4114045!1
Blackburn Rovers (loan)2021–22EFL Championship6060
Hellas Verona (loan)2022–23Serie A1010
Career total15938000101683

Honours

Jong Ajax

2017–18

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Deyovaisio Zeefuik . Hertha BSC . 4 August 2022.
  2. Web site: Jong Ajax vs. Emmen - 8 August 2016 - Soccerway . 8 August 2016 . soccerway.com.
  3. https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/ajax-laat-zeefuik-na-komst-kristensen-naar-fc-groningen-vertrekken Ajax laat Zeefuik na komst Kristensen naar FC Groningen vertrekken
  4. Web site: 6 August 2020 . Hertha confirm the signing of Deyovaisio Zeefuik . bulinews.com.
  5. News: Deyo Deal Done! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 14 January 2022 . 14 January 2022.
  6. Web site: Hellas Verona. Zeefuik è un nuovo difensore gialloblù!. 16 January 2023. 17 January 2023. it.
  7. Web site: Zo kan het nationaal elftal van Suriname eruit gaan zien . Elfvoetbal.nl.
  8. Web site: Genero Zeefuik launches comeback after being branded 'too fat to play'. Mark. Walker. 19 April 2019. Daily Record. 3 May 2021.
  9. Web site: Historisch doelpunt Lequincio Zeefuik: jongst scorende debutant in bijna 37 jaar. www.nhnieuws.nl. 3 May 2021. nl.