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 prowess from the right flank, and defensive capabilities, making him a valuable asset to both club and country.
April 1996: Denzel Dumfries Born
In April 1996, Denzel Justus Morris Dumfries was born.
2014: Senior Career at Sparta Rotterdam
In 2014, Dumfries began his senior career at Sparta Rotterdam.
2014: Represented Aruba Internationally
In 2014, Dumfries initially represented Aruba internationally before switching allegiance.
2014: Joined Sparta Rotterdam
In 2014, Dumfries left Barendrecht for Sparta Rotterdam and progressed through the club's youth system.
February 2015: Professional Debut
On February 20, 2015, Dumfries made his professional debut for Sparta Rotterdam against FC Emmen as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 loss.
November 2015: Contract Extension
In November 2015, Dumfries signed a contract extension with Sparta Rotterdam, keeping him at the club until 2019.
January 2016: First Professional Goal
On January 18, 2016, Dumfries scored his first professional goal in a 5–2 win against RKC Waalwijk.
March 2016: Called Up to Netherlands U20 Squad
In March 2016, Dumfries received his first call-up to the Netherlands U20 squad. He made his debut on March 24, 2016, against Portugal U20, playing the entire match which ended in a 1–1 draw. He made three more appearances by the end of the year.
March 2016: Returned from suspension against Almere City
On March 14 2016, Dumfries returned to the starting lineup against Almere City, after serving a one match suspension for picking up five yellow cards this season, as Sparta Rotterdam lost 1-0.
April 2016: Promotion to the Eredivisie Confirmed
On April 11, 2016, Dumfries helped Sparta Rotterdam beat Jong Ajax 3–1 to confirm their promotion to the Eredivisie for the next season.
October 2016: Expressed Desire to Leave Sparta Rotterdam
In October 2016, Dumfries stated his desire to leave Sparta Rotterdam to play at a higher level.
October 2016: Red Card Against AZ Alkmaar
On October 2, 2016, Dumfries received a red card for a second bookable offense in a 1–1 draw against AZ Alkmaar.
November 2016: Debut for Netherlands U21 Squad
In November 2016, Dumfries received his first call-up to the Netherlands U21 squad. He debuted for the Oranje U21 on November 15, 2016, as a substitute in a 1–1 draw against Portugal U21.
November 2016: First Eredivisie Goal
On November 19, 2016, Dumfries scored his first Eredivisie goal in a 3–2 loss against Excelsior.
December 2016: Returned to Starting Line-up After Suspension
On December 4, 2016, Dumfries returned to the starting line-up in a 6–1 loss against Feyenoord after serving a one-match suspension. He faced competition with Janne Saksela for the right-back position.
2016: Promotion to Eredivisie and Talent of the Year
In 2016, Dumfries helped Sparta Rotterdam gain promotion to the Eredivisie and was named Eerste Divisie Talent of the Year.
August 2017: Heerenveen Debut and Eredivisie's Talent of the Month
In August 2017, Dumfries made his debut for Heerenveen, setting up two goals in a 3–3 draw against FC Groningen and was named Eredivisie's Talent of the Month.
September 2017: Continued Setting Up Goals
In September 2017, Dumfries set up a goal against PSV Eindhoven on 10 September 2017. Both of the matches led to Dutch media Algemeen Dagblad named him Team of the Week.
December 2017: First Goal for Heerenveen and Own Goal
In December 2017, Dumfries scored his first goal for Heerenveen in a 2–2 draw against VVV-Venlo on 9 December 2017, and scored an own goal in a 3-1 loss against AZ Alkmaar on 23 December 2017.
2017: Contract until 2017
Dumfries signed his first professional multi-year contract with Sparta Rotterdam, keeping him at the club until 2017.
2017: First Choice Right-Back for Netherlands U21
In 2017, Dumfries became a first-choice right-back for the Netherlands U21 team, playing five times, mainly for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification, remaining in the starting eleven between March and September. He made eleven appearances in total for the team.
2017: Joined Heerenveen
In 2017, Dumfries joined Heerenveen football club.
January 2018: Second Goal for Heerenveen
On 26 January 2018, Dumfries scored his second goal for Heerenveen in a 2–1 win against his former club, Sparta Rotterdam.
February 2018: Third Goal for Heerenveen
On 6 February 2018, Dumfries scored his third goal for Heerenveen and set up one of the goals in a 3–2 loss against PEC Zwolle.
March 2018: Returned to starting lineup against Willem II
On 3 March 2018, Dumfries returned to the starting line-up against Willem II and set up a goal, in a 2–0 win.
June 2018: Signed with PSV Eindhoven
On June 19, 2018, Dumfries signed a five-year contract with PSV Eindhoven, keeping him until 2023.
September 2018: UEFA Champions League Debut
On 18 September 2018, Dumfries made his UEFA Champions League debut against FC Barcelona, starting the whole game in the right-back position, as PSV Eindhoven lost 4-0.
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 October 13, 2018, in a 3–0 victory for the Oranje national team.
October 2018: Second Goal for PSV Eindhoven
On 27 October 2018, Dumfries scored his second goal for PSV Eindhoven against FC Groningen, which turned out to be a winning goal, in a 2-1 win.
October 2018: Performance Against Ajax
On October 23, 2018, Dumfries' performance against Ajax led to positive comments from former defender Ben Wijnstekers, who praised his aggression and condition. Additionally, Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport compared Dumfries to the cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
December 2018: Third Goal for PSV Eindhoven
On 15 December 2018, Dumfries scored his third goal for PSV Eindhoven, scoring from a header, in a 4-0 win against Heracles Almelo.
2018: Competition for Place in Netherlands Team
Between 2018 and 2019, Dumfries competed for his place in the Netherlands team, battling for the right-back position with Kenny Tete and Joël Veltman.
2018: Praised Development
During the 2018–19 season, Netherlands manager Koeman and PSV Eindhoven manager Mark van Bommel praised Dumfries' development, while former PSV Eindhoven player Kenneth Perez described Dumfries as "someone who stands out for his team".
2018: Senior Debut for the Netherlands
In 2018, Dumfries made his senior debut for the Netherlands national team.
March 2019: Helped keep three clean sheets
Dumfries helped PSV Eindhoven keep three clean sheets in three matches between 3 March 2019 and 17 March 2019 in attempt to maintain their title contender status.
March 2019: European Qualifier and Groin Injury
In March 2019, Dumfries started in a European qualifier match against Belarus on March 21, 2019, and played 68 minutes before being substituted due to a groin injury. He recovered quickly and played against Germany on March 24, 2019, where the Netherlands lost 3–2.
April 2019: Fourth goal of the season
On April 21, 2019, Dumfries scored his fourth goal of the season, in a 3-1 win against ADO Den Haag.
May 2019: Called Up to 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
In June 2019, Dumfries started in the semi–final game against England on June 6, 2019, helping the Netherlands win 3–1 to reach the final. However, his performance in the final against Portugal on June 9, 2019, was criticized after the Oranje lost 1–0.
September 2019: Third goal of the season
On 25 September 2019, Dumfries scored his third goal of the season, in a 3-1 win against FC Groningen.
October 2019: Assisted in 4-1 win against VVV-Venlo
On 6 October 2019, Dumfries set up a goal for teammate Steven Bergwijn, who in return, set up a goal for him, as the club won 4-1 against VVV-Venlo.
November 2019: Captained PSV Eindhoven for the first time
On 24 November 2019, Dumfries captained his first match for PSV Eindhoven against his former club, SC Heerenveen and helped the club win 2-1.
December 2019: Suspension
In December 2019, Dumfries was suspended for one match for picking five yellow cards, causing him to miss a match against PEC Zwolle on 21 December 2019.
January 2020: Scored Late Equalizer
On 19 January 2020, Dumfries scored on his return from suspension, scoring a late-minute equalizer in a 1-1 draw against VVV-Venlo.
February 2020: Seventh Goal of the Season
On 8 February 2020, Dumfries scored his seventh goal of the season in a 3-0 win against Willem II.
March 2020: Eighth Goal of the Season
On 8 March 2020, Dumfries scored his eighth goal of the season in a 1-0 win against FC Groningen, in what turned out to be the last game of the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 2020: Salary reduction due to COVID-19 pandemic
In May 2020, Dumfries and other players and staff agreed to forgo a month's salary because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 2020: Return to Netherlands Team
After almost a year without playing for the Netherlands, Dumfries made an appearance against Italy on September 7, 2020, coming on as a substitute in a 1–0 loss.
September 2020: Became a father
In September 2020, Denzel Dumfries became a father for the first time.
October 2020: Positive COVID-19 Test
On October 25, 2020, Dumfries tested positive for COVID-19 during the pandemic in the Netherlands.
November 2020: Return to Starting Lineup After COVID-19 Recovery
In November 2020, Denzel Dumfries returned to PSV Eindhoven's starting lineup against Willem II after recovering from COVID-19, providing two assists in a 3–0 victory.
November 2020: Assists in UEFA Nations League Match
In a UEFA Nations League match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on November 15, 2020, Dumfries provided two assists, contributing to a 3–1 victory for the Netherlands.
December 2020: First Goal of the Season and 100th Appearance
In December 2020, Denzel Dumfries scored his first goal of the season in a UEFA Europa League match against AC Omonia, contributing to a 4–0 win. He also made his 100th appearance for PSV Eindhoven in a KNVB Cup match against De Graafschap, which they won 2–1.
2020: Criticism for Rejecting Aruba National Team
During his success in UEFA Euro 2020, Aruba manager Giovanni Franken revealed that people in Aruba criticized Dumfries for rejecting the national team, labeling him a "traitor" for choosing to represent the Netherlands.
2020: UEFA Euro 2020
In 2020, Dumfries represented the Netherlands at UEFA Euro 2020.
January 2021: Third Goal of the Season
On January 19, 2021, Dumfries scored his third goal of the season in a KNVB Cup match against FC Volendam, contributing to a 2–0 victory.
February 2021: Played as Right-Midfielder Against Vitesse
On February 21, 2021, Dumfries played in the right-midfield position against Vitesse due to a rotation change by the coach, Roger Schmidt, and PSV Eindhoven won the match 3–1.
April 2021: Expected Departure from PSV Eindhoven
In April 2021, there were expectations that Dumfries would leave PSV Eindhoven during the summer transfer window due to stalled contract negotiations.
April 2021: Fourth Goal of the Season
On April 4, 2021, Dumfries scored his fourth goal of the season in a match against Heracles Almelo, helping PSV Eindhoven secure a 3–0 victory.
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 May 14, 2021, and was included in the final 26-man squad on May 26, 2021.
May 2021: Suspension Impacts League Title Chances
In May 2021, Dumfries' suspension against SC Heerenveen resulted in a 2–2 draw, which effectively ended PSV Eindhoven's chances of winning the league title, allowing rivals, Ajax, to take the lead.
June 2021: First International Goal at UEFA Euro 2020
On June 13, 2021, Dumfries scored his first goal for the Netherlands, netting the winner in a 3–2 victory over Ukraine at UEFA Euro 2020. He also scored in the next game against Austria in a 2-0 win, earning a spot in the Best Eleven of the group stage tournament.
August 2021: Joins Inter Milan
On August 14, 2021, Denzel Dumfries officially joined Serie A champions Inter Milan for a fee of €12.5 million plus €2.5 million in bonuses. He received the number two shirt upon joining the club.
2021: Joined Inter Milan and Won League Title
In 2021, Dumfries joined Serie A side Inter Milan.
2021: Debut for Inter Milan
In 2021, Dumfries made his debut for Inter Milan as a second-half substitute against Genoa in the opening match of the 2021–22 Serie A season, which Inter Milan won 4–0.
November 2022: Named in Squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup
In November 2022, Dumfries was selected for the final squad to represent the Netherlands in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
2022: FIFA World Cup
In 2022, Dumfries represented the Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup.
2023: Contract until 2023
On 19 June 2018, Dumfries signed a five-year contract for PSV Eindhoven on a four–year contract, keeping him until 2023.
May 2024: Selected for UEFA Euro 2024 Squad
On May 29, 2024, Dumfries was named 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, salvaging a point for Inter Milan and was named the MVP of the game. He also scored Inter's fourth goal in a 4-4 draw against Juventus.
2024: Pivotal Figure for Inter Milan
During the 2024–25 season, Dumfries was a pivotal figure for Inter Milan, displaying versatility and consistency, mainly operating as a right wing-back in Simone Inzaghi's defensive setup.
2024: Euro 2024
In 2024, Dumfries represented the Netherlands at Euro 2024.
January 2025: Goalscoring Streak in January 2025
In January 2025, Dumfries went on a goalscoring streak, scoring in four different games. He scored two goals against Atalanta in the Supercoppa Italiana semifinals, one in a 2-2 draw with Bologna, one in a 3-1 Serie A win against Empoli FC, and one in a 4–1 victory against Leece.
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