History of Denzel Dumfries in Timeline

Denzel Dumfries is a Dutch professional footballer renowned for his role as a right-back or right wing-back. He currently plays for Inter Milan in Serie A and represents the Netherlands national team. Dumfries is known for his athleticism, attacking contributions from defense, and strong performances on both club and international levels.

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April 1996: Denzel Dumfries Born

On 18 April 1996, Denzel Justus Morris Dumfries was born in Rhoon, South Holland, Netherlands. He was named after American actor Denzel Washington.

2010: Reference to Inter's Quest for European Glory Since 2010

The events of April 30, 2025, were discussed in the context of Inter's pursuit of European success since their last achievement in 2010.

March 2014: Debut for Aruba National Football Team

In March 2014, while playing for Barendrecht, Dumfries debuted for the Aruba national football team in a friendly match against Guam, which ended in a 2-2 draw. He also scored a goal against Guam in their second encounter.

2014: Started Senior Career at Sparta Rotterdam

In 2014, Denzel Dumfries began his senior career playing for Sparta Rotterdam.

2014: Represented Aruba Internationally

In 2014, Denzel Dumfries initially represented Aruba internationally before switching allegiance to the Netherlands.

2014: Left Barendrecht for Sparta Rotterdam

In 2014, Denzel Dumfries left Barendrecht and joined Sparta Rotterdam.

2014: Represented Aruba before Switching to Netherlands

In 2014, Denzel Dumfries represented the Aruba national team before switching to represent the Netherlands national team.

February 2015: Professional Debut

On 20 February 2015, Denzel Dumfries made his professional debut for Sparta Rotterdam against FC Emmen, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 loss.

November 2015: Signed Contract Extension with Sparta Rotterdam

On 7 November 2015, Denzel Dumfries signed a contract extension with Sparta Rotterdam, keeping him at the club until 2019.

January 2016: Scored First Professional Goal

On 18 January 2016, Denzel Dumfries scored his first goal in his professional career in a 5–2 win against RKC Waalwijk.

March 2016: Called Up to Netherlands U20 Squad

In March 2016, Dumfries was called up to the Netherlands U20 squad for the first time and made his debut on 24 March 2016 against Portugal U20, starting the whole game, as they drew 1–1.

March 2016: Returned from Suspension

On 14 March 2016, Denzel Dumfries returned to the starting line-up against Almere City after serving a one-match suspension.

April 2016: Confirmed Promotion to Eredivisie

On 11 April 2016, Denzel Dumfries helped Sparta Rotterdam beat Jong Ajax 3–1 to confirm their promotion to the Eredivisie next season.

October 2016: Expressed Desire to Leave Sparta Rotterdam

In October 2016, Denzel Dumfries stated his intention to leave Sparta Rotterdam to play at a higher level.

October 2016: Received Red Card Against AZ Alkmaar

On 2 October 2016, Denzel Dumfries received a red card for a second bookable offense in a 1–1 draw against AZ Alkmaar.

November 2016: Called Up to Netherlands U21 Squad

In November 2016, Dumfries was called up to the Netherlands U21 squad for the first time and debuted as a substitute in a 1-1 draw against Portugal U21 on 15 November 2016.

November 2016: Scored First Eredivisie Goal

On 19 November 2016, Denzel Dumfries scored his first Eredivisie goal in a 3–2 loss against Excelsior.

December 2016: Returned to Starting Lineup

On 4 December 2016, Denzel Dumfries returned to the starting lineup in a 6–1 loss against Feyenoord after serving a one-match suspension.

2016: Promotion to Eredivisie

In 2016, Denzel Dumfries helped Sparta Rotterdam gain promotion to the Eredivisie and was named Eerste Divisie Talent of the Year.

August 2017: Named Eredivisie Talent of the Month

In August 2017, Denzel Dumfries was awarded the Eredivisie's Talent of the Month. He also set up three goals, with twice against ADO Den Haag on 26 August 2017.

September 2017: Set Up a Goal Against PSV Eindhoven

On 10 September 2017, Denzel Dumfries set up a goal against PSV Eindhoven. Both of the matches in August and September led to Dutch media Algemeen Dagblad named him Team of the Week.

December 2017: Scored First Goal for Heerenveen

On 9 December 2017, Denzel Dumfries scored his first goal for Heerenveen in a 2–2 draw against VVV-Venlo.

2017: Regular appearances for Netherlands U21

Dumfries became a first choice right–back for Netherlands U21 in 2017, playing five times, mostly for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.

2017: Contract Until 2017

In 2014, Dumfries signed his first professional contract with Sparta Rotterdam, keeping him at the club until 2017.

2017: Joined Heerenveen

In 2017, Denzel Dumfries moved from Sparta Rotterdam to join Heerenveen.

January 2018: Scored Against Former Club Sparta Rotterdam

On 26 January 2018, Denzel Dumfries scored his second goal for Heerenveen in a 2–1 win against his former club, Sparta Rotterdam.

February 2018: Scored and Assisted Against PEC Zwolle

On 6 February 2018, Denzel Dumfries scored his third goal for Heerenveen and assisted another in a 3–2 loss against PEC Zwolle.

March 2018: Returned to Starting Lineup After Suspension

On 3 March 2018, Denzel Dumfries returned to the starting lineup against Willem II after serving a one-match suspension and provided an assist in a 2–0 win.

June 2018: Signed with PSV Eindhoven

On 19 June 2018, Denzel Dumfries signed a four-year contract with PSV Eindhoven for a reported fee of 5.5 million euros, replacing Joshua Brenet and Santiago Arias.

September 2018: UEFA Champions League Debut Against FC Barcelona

On 18 September 2018, Denzel Dumfries made his UEFA Champions League debut against FC Barcelona, playing the entire match in a 4–0 loss for PSV Eindhoven.

October 2018: Performance against Ajax and comparison to Bitcoin

In October 2018, Denzel Dumfries' performance against Ajax led to praise and commentary. Former defender Ben Wijnstekers lauded Dumfries' aggression and condition. Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport likened Dumfries to Bitcoin, suggesting investment in him. De Telegraaf reporter John de Wolf noted Dumfries' progress since his time at Jong Sparta.

October 2018: First Call-Up and Debut for Netherlands National Team

In October 2018, Ronald Koeman called up Dumfries to the Netherlands squad for the first time. He made his international debut against Germany on 13 October 2018, with the Oranje winning 3-0.

October 2018: Scored Winning Goal Against FC Groningen

On 27 October 2018, Denzel Dumfries scored his second goal for PSV Eindhoven, securing a 2–1 win against FC Groningen.

December 2018: Scored Header Against Heracles Almelo

On 15 December 2018, Denzel Dumfries scored his third goal for PSV Eindhoven with a header in a 4–0 win against Heracles Almelo.

2018: Competition for Place in Netherlands Squad

Between 2018 and 2019, Dumfries competed with Kenny Tete and Joël Veltman for a place in the Netherlands squad as a right-back.

2018: Praised for development during 2018-19 season

During the 2018–19 season, both Netherlands manager Koeman and then PSV Eindhoven manager Mark van Bommel praised Dumfries' development. However, he faced criticism for his playing style, particularly for passing the ball back instead of pressing forward. Dumfries responded to the criticism by stating his focus on maintaining his performance and defending the goal. Former PSV Eindhoven manager Aad de Mos believed in Dumfries' potential for the national team but suggested improvements in his crosses. Kenneth Perez described Dumfries as a standout player for his team.

2018: Senior Debut for Netherlands

In 2018, Denzel Dumfries made his senior debut for the Netherlands national team.

March 2019: Helped PSV Eindhoven Keep Clean Sheets

Between 3 March 2019 and 17 March 2019, Denzel Dumfries helped PSV Eindhoven keep three clean sheets in three matches in an attempt to maintain their title contender status.

March 2019: European Qualifier Match and Groin Injury

In March 2019, during a 4-0 win against Belarus on 21 March 2019, Dumfries started in a European qualifier match but was substituted due to a groin injury. He recovered quickly and played against Germany on 24 March 2019, in a 3-2 loss.

April 2019: Scored Against ADO Den Haag

In April 2019, Dumfries scored his fourth goal of the season in a 3–1 win against ADO Den Haag.

May 2019: Called Up for UEFA Nations League Finals

In May 2019, Dumfries was called up to the Netherlands squad for the inaugural UEFA Nations League Finals.

June 2019: UEFA Nations League Finals Performance

In June 2019, Dumfries started in the semi-final against England on 6 June 2019, helping the Netherlands win 3-1 to reach the final. However, his performance in the final against Portugal on 9 June 2019 was criticized after Netherlands lost 1-0.

September 2019: Scored Against FC Groningen

On 25 September 2019, Denzel Dumfries scored his third goal of the season in a 3–1 win against FC Groningen.

October 2019: Assisted Against VVV-Venlo

On 6 October 2019, Denzel Dumfries assisted a goal for Steven Bergwijn and received an assist in return during a 4-1 win against VVV-Venlo.

November 2019: Captained PSV Eindhoven for the First Time

On 24 November 2019, Denzel Dumfries captained his first match for PSV Eindhoven against his former club, SC Heerenveen, and helped the club win 2–1.

December 2019: Suspended for One Match

Denzel Dumfries was suspended for one match for accumulating five yellow cards, causing him to miss the match against PEC Zwolle on 21 December 2019.

2019: Contract Until 2019

In November 2015, Denzel Dumfries signed a contract extension with Sparta Rotterdam, keeping him at the club until 2019.

January 2020: Scored Against VVV-Venlo and FC Twente

In January 2020, Denzel Dumfries scored in a 1–1 draw against VVV-Venlo on 19 January 2020 and scored again in a 1–1 draw against FC Twente later in the month.

February 2020: Scored Against Willem II

On 8 February 2020, Denzel Dumfries scored his seventh goal of the season in a 3–0 win against Willem II.

March 2020: Scored Against FC Groningen

On 8 March 2020, Denzel Dumfries scored his eighth goal of the season in a 1–0 win against FC Groningen, marking the last game of the season before it was curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 2020: Agreed to give up a month's salary

In May 2020, Denzel Dumfries agreed to give up a month's salary due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 2020: Return to Netherlands Squad

After almost a year without playing for the national team, Dumfries returned to the Netherlands squad against Italy on September 7, 2020, as a substitute in a 1-0 loss.

September 2020: Became a father for the first time

In September 2020, Denzel Dumfries became a father for the first time.

October 2020: Tested positive for COVID-19

On 25 October 2020, Denzel Dumfries tested positive for COVID-19 during the pandemic in the Netherlands.

November 2020: Assists Against Bosnia and Herzegovina

In November 2020, Dumfries provided two assists in a UEFA Nations League match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 15 November 2020, helping the Netherlands win 3-1.

November 2020: Return to Starting Line-up After COVID-19 Recovery

In November 2020, after recovering from COVID-19, Denzel Dumfries returned to PSV Eindhoven's starting lineup against Willem II, providing two assists in a 3-0 victory.

December 2020: Goal in UEFA Europa League & 100th Appearance for PSV Eindhoven

In December 2020, Dumfries scored his first goal of the season in a 4-0 win against AC Omonia in the UEFA Europa League. Also, Dumfries made his 100th appearance for PSV Eindhoven in a 2-1 win against De Graafschap in the KNVB Cup.

2020: Represented Netherlands at UEFA Euro 2020

In 2020, Denzel Dumfries represented the Netherlands at UEFA Euro 2020.

2020: Contract Negotiations and Transfer Interests

Throughout the 2020-21 season, contract negotiations regarding Dumfries' stay at PSV Eindhoven were a talking point. Interest in signing him increased from clubs around Europe, including Everton, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan.

January 2021: Third Goal of the Season

In January 2021, Dumfries scored his third goal of the season in a 2-0 win against FC Volendam in the KNVB Cup.

February 2021: Played in Right-Midfield Position

In February 2021, Dumfries played in the right-midfield position against Vitesse due to a rotation change made by Schmidt, and the club won 3-1.

April 2021: Fourth Goal of the Season

In April 2021, Dumfries scored his fourth goal of the season in a 3-0 win against Heracles Almelo.

April 2021: Expected Departure in Summer Transfer Window

In April 2021, it was expected that Dumfries would be leaving PSV Eindhoven during the summer transfer window.

May 2021: Named in Preliminary Squad for Euro 2020

In May 2021, Dumfries was named in the Dutch 34-man preliminary squad for Euro 2020 on 14 May 2021, with the final 26-man squad to be announced on 26 May.

May 2021: Suspension and Loss of League Title Chance

In May 2021, Dumfries' suspension against SC Heerenveen resulted in a 2-2 draw, causing PSV Eindhoven to lose their league title chances to rivals, Ajax.

June 2021: First International Goal and Euro 2020 Performance

In June 2021, Dumfries scored his first goal for the Netherlands in a 3-2 win over Ukraine at UEFA Euro 2020 on 13 June 2021. He followed this up with a goal in the next game against Austria, helping the Netherlands qualify for the knockout stage and being named Best Eleven of the group stage tournament.

August 2021: Joined Inter Milan

On August 14, 2021, Dumfries joined Serie A champions Inter Milan for €12.5 million, with an additional €2.5 million bonus for PSV Eindhoven. He was given the number two shirt.

2021: Joined Inter Milan and won Serie A

In 2021, Denzel Dumfries joined Serie A club Inter Milan and secured the league title in his third season with the team.

2021: Debut for Inter Milan

In 2021, Dumfries made his debut for Inter Milan as a second-half substitute against Genoa on the opening day of the 2021–22 Serie A season, winning 4–0.

November 2022: Named in Squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup

In November 2022, Dumfries was selected for the Netherlands' final squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

2022: Played at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Denzel Dumfries represented the Netherlands at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

2023: Mention of 2023 Champions League Final Loss

Dumfries' contributions in the 2025 Champions League semifinal helped Inter reach their first final since their loss to Manchester City in the 2023 final.

2023: Contract with PSV Eindhoven until 2023

In June 2018, Denzel Dumfries signed a five-year contract with PSV Eindhoven, keeping him until 2023.

May 2024: Named in Netherlands' Squad for UEFA Euro 2024

On 29 May 2024, Dumfries was included in the Netherlands' squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.

September 2024: Late Equalizer Against Monza

On September 15, 2024, Dumfries scored a late equalizer at the Brianteo Stadium in a 1-1 draw against Monza, earning Inter a point in a tough away game. He was also named the MVP of the game.

2024: Represented Netherlands at Euro 2024

Denzel Dumfries represented the Netherlands at Euro 2024.

2024: Pivotal figure for Inter Milan

During the 2024-25 season, Dumfries played a crucial role for Inter Milan, showing his skills in different competitions. He was mainly a right wing-back in Simeone Inzaghi's defensive plan.

January 2025: Goalscoring Streak in January 2025

In January 2025, Dumfries had an impressive goal-scoring run, finding the net in four different games, including a brace against Atalanta in the Supercoppa Italiana and goals against Bologna, Empoli FC, and Leece.

April 30, 2025: Key Role in Champions League Semifinal

On April 30, 2025, Dumfries played a vital role in Inter's Champions League campaign, scoring a goal and providing two assists in a 3-3 draw against FC Barcelona in the first leg of the semifinal. In the second leg, he contributed two more assists in a 4-3 win after extra time, leading Inter to their first Champions League final since 2023.