Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jorrel Hato

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

Jorrel Hato is a Dutch professional footballer currently playing for Ajax in the Eredivisie and the Netherlands national team. He is known for his versatility in defense, capable of playing as a centre-back or left-back. He is considered a promising young talent.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

November 2021: Included in Dutch Under-16 Squad

In November 2021, Jorrel Hato was included in the Dutch under-16 squad, marking his initial involvement in the national youth setup.

March 2022: Signed First Professional Contract

In March 2022, Jorrel Hato signed his first professional contract with Ajax, committing him to the club until July 2025.

October 2022: Scored Solo Goal in UEFA Youth League

In October 2022, as captain of Ajax's under-19 team, Jorrel Hato scored a notable solo goal against Napoli in the UEFA Youth League.

November 2022: Professional Debut for Jong Ajax

On 4 November 2022, Jorrel Hato made his professional debut for Jong Ajax in the Eerste Divisie, entering as a substitute against FC Dordrecht.

2022: Became Captain of Under-16 Dutch Team

In 2022, Jorrel Hato became the captain of the under-16 Dutch team, showcasing his leadership qualities at a young age.

January 2023: Senior Competitive Debut for Ajax

On 11 January 2023, Jorrel Hato made his senior competitive debut for Ajax in the KNVB Cup against Den Bosch, appearing as a second-half substitute in a 2–0 victory.

February 2023: Eredivisie Debut and First Professional Goal

In February 2023, Jorrel Hato made his Eredivisie debut for Ajax against SC Cambuur, becoming the third youngest player to debut for the club in the league. He also scored his first professional goal for Jong Ajax against FC Den Bosch that month.

April 2023: Started in KNVB Cup Final and Won Abdelhak Nouri Trophy

On 30 April 2023, Jorrel Hato started the KNVB Cup final against PSV Eindhoven. After his debut season, he received the Abdelhak Nouri Trophy as the most talented player from Ajax's youth academy.

November 2023: Senior Netherlands Debut

In November 2023, Jorrel Hato made his debut for the senior Netherlands national team, coming on as a substitute in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match against Gibraltar.

November 2023: Scored First Senior Goal and Called Up to Netherlands Squad

In November 2023, Jorrel Hato scored his first senior goal for Ajax against Almere City FC. He was also called up to the senior Netherlands squad for UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches against the Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar.

December 2023: Captained Ajax in Europa League

On 14 December 2023, Jorrel Hato captained Ajax against AEK Athens in the Europa League, becoming the club's youngest-ever captain in a European match at 17 years and 282 days old.

March 2024: Signed Contract Extension with Ajax

In March 2024, Jorrel Hato signed a contract extension with Ajax, committing to the club until June 2028, recognizing his rapid development and importance to the team.

2024: Earned Additional Caps for Netherlands

Following his debut, Hato continued to be part of the senior setup, earning four more caps during 2024.

2024: Played under Francesco Farioli

In the 2024–25 season, Hato continued his role as a key defender under new manager Francesco Farioli.

March 2025: Scored in Eredivisie and Europa League

By mid-March 2025, Jorrel Hato had contributed offensively, scoring twice in the Eredivisie and once in the UEFA Europa League while playing as a key defender for Ajax.

March 2025: Played in UEFA Nations League Finals

On 23 March 2025, Jorrel Hato earned his sixth cap for the Netherlands national team as a substitute in the UEFA Nations League Finals quarter-final second leg against Spain.