Netherlands Squad Announced: Who Made the Cut for Euro 2024?
The Netherlands national team has announced its squad for the upcoming European Championship, Euro 2024, which is set to take place in Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024. The Oranje, led by coach Ronald Koeman, has named a 26-man squad that boasts a mix of experienced players and talented young prospects.
Goalkeepers
- Maarten Stekelenburg (Ajax) – The veteran goalkeeper returns to the national team after a three-year absence, providing depth and experience to the squad.
- Jasper Cillessen (Valencia) – The former Barcelona goalkeeper is back in the fold after missing out on the 2022 World Cup due to injury.
- Remko Pasveer (AZ Alkmaar) – The 31-year-old Pasveer is set to make his international debut at Euro 2024.
Defenders
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) – The commanding center-back and Liverpool stalwart is expected to anchor the Dutch defense.
- Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich) – The talented young defender returns to the squad after missing out on the 2022 World Cup due to injury.
- Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan) – The versatile right-back has become a mainstay of the national team, providing width and attacking threat.
- Daley Blind (Ajax) – The experienced left-back returns to the squad after missing out on the 2022 World Cup.
- Stefan de Vrij (Inter Milan) – The talented center-back is back in the fold after missing out on the 2022 World Cup.
- Sven Botman (Lille) – The 22-year-old center-back makes his debut in the squad after an impressive season with Lille.
- Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen) – The talented right-back returns to the squad after missing out on the 2022 World Cup.
Midfielders
- Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona) – The dynamic midfielder returns to the squad after missing out on the 2022 World Cup due to injury.
- Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) – The talented midfielder, who is also eligible to play for Belgium, makes his debut in the Dutch squad after switching his allegiance.
- Marten de Roon (Atalanta) – The experienced midfielder returns to the squad after missing out on the 2022 World Cup.
- Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta) – The talented midfielder makes his debut in the squad after an impressive season with Atalanta.
- Davy Klaassen (Ajax) – The experienced midfielder returns to the squad after missing out on the 2022 World Cup.
- Cody Gakpo (PSV Eindhoven) – The talented attacking midfielder makes his debut in the squad after an impressive season with PSV.
Forwards
- Memphis Depay (Barcelona) – The experienced forward returns to the squad after missing out on the 2022 World Cup due to injury.
- Wout Weghorst (Thailand) – The prolific striker makes his debut in the squad after an impressive season with Thailand.
- Myron Boadu (AZ Alkmaar) – The talented young striker makes his debut in the squad after an impressive season with AZ Alkmaar.
- Luuk de Jong (PSV Eindhoven) – The experienced forward returns to the squad after missing out on the 2022 World Cup.
The Netherlands squad is expected to be one of the contenders for the title at Euro 2024, with a mix of experienced players and talented young prospects. With the team’s impressive squad depth and Ronald Koeman’s tactical acumen, the Oranje will be looking to make a deep run in the tournament.
