Career Timeline of Dean Huijsen: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Dean Huijsen, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Dean Huijsen is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Real Madrid in La Liga. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Spain national team. He is a promising young talent making his mark in professional soccer.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Huijsen joins Malaga's youth set-up

In 2015, at age 10, Huijsen began playing with Costa Unida CF de Marbella before joining Málaga's youth set-up.

May 2021: Huijsen Joins Juventus

In May 2021, Huijsen joined Juventus, playing for their U17s.

May 2022: Huijsen Participates in UEFA European Under-17 Championship

In May 2022, Huijsen was included in the Dutch under-17 squad that took part in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Israel, where he scored two penalties in the group stage matches against France and Poland.

November 2022: Huijsen moves up to U19s

In November 2022, Huijsen moved up the U19s and he scored six goals in 14 matches.

December 2022: Huijsen Featured in Friendlies

In December 2022, Dean Huijsen featured in two first-team friendlies against Standard Liège and Rijeka.

January 2023: Huijsen promoted to Juventus Next Gen

In early January 2023, Huijsen was promoted to Juventus Next Gen, the reserve team of Juventus.

June 2023: Huijsen renews contract with Juventus

In June 2023, Huijsen renewed his contract with Juventus until 2027.

2023: Huijsen loaned to Roma

On 6 January 2024, Huijsen was loaned to fellow Italian side Roma until the end of the 2023–24 season.

January 2024: Huijsen loaned to Roma

On 6 January 2024, Huijsen was loaned to fellow Italian side Roma until the end of the 2023–24 season.

March 2024: Huijsen called up by Spain U-21 team

On 15 March 2024, Huijsen was called up by the Spain national under-21 team to play the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification Group B match against Belgium.

July 2024: Huijsen signs for Bournemouth

In July 2024, Huijsen signed for Premier League side Bournemouth following a loan spell at Roma.

December 2024: Huijsen scores first goal for Bournemouth

On 5 December 2024, Huijsen scored his first goal for Bournemouth, with a header in a 1–0 home win over Tottenham Hotspur, becoming the youngest-ever goalscorer for the club in the Premier League.

March 2025: Huijsen debuts for Spain's senior side

On 17 March 2025, Dean Huijsen was called up by the senior side for the Nations League quarter-finals against the Netherlands. He made his debut in the 41st minute, replacing Pau Cubarsí. The match ended 2–2, Huijsen was one of Spain's best players and received a hostile reception from home fans in the Stadion Feijenoord for switching nations in order to play for Spain.