The Netherlands announced their return to the world stage in style at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, reaching the quarter-finals, where they lost to Argentina by the barest of margins. This was a spirited performance by the Oranje, especially after failing to qualify for the World Cup in 2018. The Netherlands have an exciting crop of young players who will be in their prime in two to three years. Left-back Jayden Oosterwolde has a high chance of becoming a part of the Dutch golden generation.
A product of FC Twente’s youth academy, Oosterwolde is one of the most exciting players. Capable of playing as a left-back, left-midfielder, left-winger and centre-back, he is one of the most sought-after players and is bound to move to a club in the top five leagues.
While he is playing in Serie B in the current season, his performance has been so brilliant that European clubs are ready to add him to their ranks, deeming him prepared to play in the top leagues.
So, who is Jayden Oosterwolde, and how good is he?
How good is Jayden Oosterwolde?
Jason Oosterwolde started his career at the local club ZAC where he played till 2012. Here, he came into the view of FC Twente’s scouting network. He wasted no time and joined the club, where he spent the next eight years progressing through the various youth ranks.
By the 2017-18 season, he was given a debut in the under-17 and under-19 teams, making a total of seven appearances. The following season he was promoted full-time to the under-19s making 14 appearances while also representing the club in the under-18 Netherlands Cup.
He played as a left winger in the preliminary matches for the under-19 Eredivisie, where he scored five goals in as many games. After playing another season in the under-19 team, he finally got his senior team debut on September 12, 2020, against Fortuna Sittard. Oosterwolde wasted no time showcasing his talent, assisting Queensy Menig for the opening goal.
His debut goal came a month later against Willem II in a 3-0 win. The following season he made 14 appearances for the team. Then, that winter, Parma came calling, and Twente sent him on loan to the club with an obligation to buy. And it took them…
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