Emre Ünüvar

Emre Ünüvar
Personal information
Date of birth (2008-03-18) 18 March 2008 (age 16)
Place of birth Zaanstad, Netherlands
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Jong Ajax
Number 18
Youth career
2015–2024 Ajax
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Jong Ajax 1 (0)
International career‡
2023–2024 Netherlands U16 8 (4)
2024– Netherlands U17 3 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:55, 27 August 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 02:55, 27 August 2024 (UTC)

Emre Ünüvar (born 18 March 2008) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Eerste Divisie club Jong Ajax.

Career

Ünüvar joined the youth academy of Ajax in 2015, and worked his way up their youth categories.[1] On 31 July 2023, he signed a contract starting on his 16th birthday until 2026.[2] He made his senior and professional debut with Jong Ajax as a substitute in a 4–1 Eerste Divisie loss to Jong AZ on 10 May 2024, and at 16 years old and 55 days became their youngest ever debutant.[3] On 14 August 2024, he extended his contract until 2027.[4]

International career

Born in the Netherlands, Ünüvar is of Turkish descent.[5] He is a youth international for the Netherlands, having played for the Netherlands U17s.[6]

Personal life

Emre is the brother of Naci Ünüvar, who is also a professional footballer.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Emre Ünüvar stelt zichzelf voor: 'Ik ben snel en scoor makkelijk doelpunten'". Ajax Showtime. 26 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Ajax legt Emre Ünüvar tot medio 2026 vast". Ajax Showtime. 31 July 2023.
  3. ^ Ajax, Supportersvereniging. "Broertje Ünüvar debuteert als jongste speler ooit bij verliezend Jong Ajax". ajaxlife.
  4. ^ "Ajax verlengt contract van Ünüvar tot de zomer van 2027". OneFootball. 26 August 2024.
  5. ^ "15 yaşında imzayı attı! Ajax'tan Emre Ünüvar'a profesyonel sözleşme... - Futbol Haberleri - Spor". Fanatik. 31 July 2023.
  6. ^ "Tien aanstormende Nederlandse talenten die dit jaar hun zestiende verjaardag vieren | Flashscore.nl". www.flashscore.nl.