Denzel Dumfries Biography, Age, Wife, Parents, FIFA 22, Career, Net Worth & Wiki

Denzel Justus Morris Dumfries more commonly known as Denzel Dumfries is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a right-back for the Italian Serie A club Inter Milan and the Netherlands national team. As the Eredivisie Talent of the Year in 2016, Dumfries began his senior career at Sparta Rotterdam, where he helped them gain promotion to the Eredivisie in 2014. His first move to Heerenveen came in 2017, followed by a move to PSV the following year, where he eventually became the captain of the team.

In the year 2021, Dumfries joined Serie A side Inter Milan. A Dutch-born player whose father is of Aruban descent, Dumfries initially represented Aruba internationally in 2014 but switched allegiance to the Netherlands in 2015. He was named to the Netherlands squad for Euro 2020 and made his senior debut in 2018.

Denzel Dumfries Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Denzel Justus Morris Dumfries
Nick Name	Pietje Bell
Age	27 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Aries
Born Place	Rotterdam, Netherlands
Date of Birth	18 April 1996
Nationality	• Aruban • Dutch
Residence	Rotterdam, Netherlands
Home Town	Rotterdam, Netherlands
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding
Family
Mother’s Name	Marleen Dumfries
Father’s Name	Boris
Brother(s)	Donovan Dumfries
Sister(s)	• Demelza Dumfries • Daniëlle Dumfries
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Jaimy Kenswiel
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Jaimy Kenswiel
Children	Daughters- Not Available Sons- Not Available
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Mino Raiola
Football Career
Debut Club	• August 2021: Inter Milan • July 2018: PSV • 2017: SC Heerenveen • 2015: Sparta Rotterdam
Debut International	• 2018: Netherlands national football team • 2014: Aruba national football team
Jersey Number	• 19 (Inter Milan) • — (Netherlands national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Inter Milan • Netherlands national football team
Coach/Mentor	Simone Inzaghi
Position	Midfielder
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 183 cm in meters- 1.83 m in feet inches- 6’0”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 80 kg in pounds- 176 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	41 inches
Biceps Size	13 inches
Waist Size	34 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	He was born in Rotterdam, South Holland, to a Surinamese mother and an Aruban father.
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	9 U.S.
Shoe Size	12 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Midfielder
Favorite Car	Mercedes
Favorite Food	Italian Food
Favorite Drinks	Coffee
Favorite Color	Blue
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	iPhone/Apple

Life Journey

This biography gives you a little insight into Denzel Dumfries’s childhood, early life, parents (Boris and Marleen), siblings (Oemelza, Danielle, and Donovan), and family. Jaimy Kenswiel, Uncles, Cousins (Jahfarr Wilnis and Jason Wilnis), Lifestyle, Personal Life, etc.

A dogged right-back becomes an indomitable lion, who has grown to become a force to be reckoned with – in the world of European football. From his boyhood days to becoming a global superstar, his Football story unfolds.

We’ve decided to portray Denzel Dumfries’ Early Life and Rise gallery to whet your appetite for his biography. Check out his Life Journey below.

Everyone knows he was among the standout performers at Euro 2020’s group stages alongside superstars like Memphis Deny, Donyell Malen, and Georainio Wiinaldum. Top European clubs admired him for this reason and rushed to sign him.

We noticed – despite the accolades – that few have read the complete version of Denzel Dumfries’ biography. We have accepted this call to tell his story. Now without further ado, let’s begin.

He goes by the nickname Denz, and his full name is Denzel Justus Morris Dumfries. He was born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on the 18th day of April 1996 to his mother, Marleen Dumfries, and his father, Boris Dumfries.

Denzel was born to the Dumfries family as the first son and second child. Among the four children born to his parents are Oemelza, Danielle, and Donovan.

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Their childhood days were the most important part of Denzel’s life since they helped shape his views and future. Rhoon, a village in Rotterdam, is where he spent most of his time.

Denzel has fond memories of growing up with his sister (Demelza), younger sister (Danielle), and little brother (Donovan) – who is the last born in the family.

As parents, nothing is more incredible than preserving your children’s portraits. Unveiling it to the world after they have made it. Several years ago, Denzel Dumfries’ parents took time to take family pictures.

Denzel’s strange behavior as a boy set him apart from his siblings. Despite his bad reputation, everyone loved him (including his family and neighbors). The truth is, Densel just has a hard time sitting in one position for an hour.

According to his sister, Demelza, the Dutch teenager was always coming up with something new. Pietje Bell, derived from a cartoon series about a family adventure, was Denzel’s childhood nickname due to his restlessness.

There is a series of children’s novels called Pietje Bell about a little boy (similar to Denzel Dumfries) who always gets himself into trouble. Denzel Dumfries’ sister Demelza gave him the nickname after he deflated the tires of her bicycle.

When he used to race home from school every evening, he always had the ball at his feet – his father Boris said. Making Denzel stay home was like punishing him. He was always on the move and always willing to go outside.

In the middle of the winter, his father carried him outside so that he could cool off. He shut the doors for hours, but nothing happened. In fact, the experiment failed. Denzel Dumfries’ parents agreed to take him to a nearby hospital because of his strange behavior.

Denzel’s mother, Marleen Dumfries, was the one who initiated the idea since she was more concerned that her son might have a strange ailment.

Marleen’s doctor listened to her story about her son’s behavior for nearly ten minutes at the hospital. Denzel’s mother believed that her son suffered from Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) based on her own research.

Denz and his mom left the doctor’s office after an hour and went to the waiting room to see the results of a test. Both mother and son looked at each other in the mirror after reading the paper.

A short silence followed between mother and son. Both of them burst out laughing after looking at each other for about seven seconds.

Demelza later tore the test result, which reads;

Denzel is just Denzel. He is DENZEL by nature.

Marleen and the rest of the household accepted him just the way he is with the hope that he would change as he grew older.

Boris and Marleen Boris are busy parents. He once held the position of manager (now supervisory board) of a Dutch health care institution. Denzel Dumfries’ mum also has a similar line of work – like her husband.

Denzel Dumfries’ parents were both middle-class families. Also, they once were the type of people who made excellent use of their time – while at home with the kids. During that time, it was difficult for many of them to stay at home due to the demands of their jobs.

Additionally, Boris and Marleen did not raise Denzel and his siblings in the typical Dutch way. The children were brought up to accept their cultures and learn more about their ethnicity and heritage.

Upon hearing his surname and seeing his completeness, you may begin to wonder and ask questions about the country of his forefathers. Don’t be deceived that Denzel Dumfries’s grandparents are from Scotland just because his surname is named after a city in the country.

As a matter of fact, the Dutch footballer has ties to three countries. Denzel Dumfries’ father is from Aruba. This country is located in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, according to research.

Denzel Dumfries’ mom, Marleen, is from Paramaribo, the capital city of Suriname. South America’s northeastern coast is home to this small country. According to our research, both of his parents’ home nations speak Dutch as their native language.

His mother’s side of the family is Denzel Dumfries, so he is related to the likes of Ki-Jana However, Edgar Davies, Virgil van Dijk, Clearance Seedort, Steven Bergwijn, and Patrick Kluivert.

Denzel Dumfries Family decided to move from the Netherlands to Aruba in 2006. The first one to leave was his father, Boris – to prepare for their arrival.

Denzel Dumfries’ family decided to return home to Rhoon, the Netherlands after a year. His parents’ decision to return to his birth country made him very happy. He had one reason to be happy – FOOTBALL.

Even at school, the Dutch footballer was unmanageable. Denzel disrupted classes and gallivanted with friends at his schoolyard among other things. Almost every week, Denzel Dumfries’ mother would have to go to his school to confirm that he is still alive. Occasionally, Marleen visits because Oenz has been expelled from class.

Despite his dedication to football, the youngster was unable to improve his skills. Moreover, Denzel wasn’t good enough in his early footballing days (similar to Wout Weghorst). He struggled to get into top football academy.

He was in school when his teacher asked everyone to describe their vision for the future. Denzel was the only child who expressed an interest in becoming a professional footballer. The whole class laughed when he said that.

One of the boys who laughed at him was Sean Verburg. Sean (now all grown up) exposed Denzel for playing soccer with him, stating;

I’ve seen you repeatedly on the pitch. You have no technical skills for football.

Sean Verburg and the rest of his classmates pierced his heart with their words. Denzel made a vow within himself that he would prove them wrong.

In the game, he began to lose all his energy like a wounded lion. Denz found peace with more football and higher energy. In order to become successful, Denzel decided he would build on his mentality, which he believed would complement his poor playing skills.

After successfully applying to Spartan ’20, an amateur football club near Rotterdam, the Rotterdam native started his academy soccer career.

Then he moved on to Smitshoek’s youth, which is 21 minutes or 11.6 kilometers from Rotterdam. Initially, Denzel received assistance from his parents to get to the academy. When he grew older, he used his bicycle to get there.

There were other footballers of excellent quality at W Smitshoek. Denzel had the least skills among all of them. He was seen as the type of player who wouldn’t go far – even to the national team.

He was shaped by Rick Thaper. Denzel’s coach noted that Denzel has the right attitude to succeed. However, his skills weren’t that impressive. Denzel’s development as a player and as a person was aided by him.

Finally, Denzel Dumfries became calm and focused after being a busy boy.

Demelza’s sister’s words;

Denz was in search of his identity and what he really likes. During his time at VV SMITSHOEK, he decided he would go full into football. My brother found peace within himself at that time.

Denzel cycled to his club in torrential rain, gusty winds, or freezing temperatures. He first went to Smitshoek and later to BVV Barendrecht, a bigger academy he joined in 2013.

Denzel Dumfries’ parents said this about his mentality. His dad Boris;

We were on holiday in Italy, and he made sure everyone returned on time – all because he wanted to go play football at Barendrecht.

Denzel Dumfries Mum, then Marleen;

Denzel never bothered about it. He wanted to go back to training. I told him there would be more barendrecht boys enjoying the holiday.

Two hours after Denzel Dumfries’ family arrived home, the restless Denz got out of bed and went straight to his bicycle. Even before dawn, Denz was pedaling to his club. Even with SW Barendrecht, nobody thought Dumfries would grow into an international club.

His mentality gradually changed everyone’s mind. It was evident when Denzel broke his toe while playing. With a big smile on his face, he did that.

Van Drunen – on Dumfries Lifestyle;

We ate chips and fries with the players and Denzel ate something healthy. Later, when they went out for parties, he would stay. He has such a drive that is unimaginable.

Feyenoord is from Rotterdam (where his family resides), so Denzel Dumfries should be in their squad. But he wasn’t.

The majority of football talent (from Rotterdam) that is not picked up by Feyenoord is usually scouted by Sparta Rotterdam. After graduating from the academy, he was signed by Feyenoord in 2014. Denzel Dumfries (now a man) celebrates signing his first professional contract with Sparta Rotterdam.

His new home marked a bright start for the future Dutch international. Denzel was Sparta Rotterdam’s brightest light in the Eerste Divisie. The award is meant for the best team in the second tier of Dutch football.

The Golden Bull award went to Dumfries for being the best player in the Dutch second league. Dries Mertens won the first such award in 2009 when he played for AGOVV Apeldoorn. In 2013, Quincy Promes won it as well.

Following his win, the rising star made the biggest decision of his life. After accepting a transfer request to a top division club located far from home, he left his parents’ house for the first time.

Denzel Dumfries traveled 2 hours (189.9 km) from Rotterdam to Heerenveen in the Netherlands (for the first time).

While there, our boy got an impressive start and a fast turnaround in his career. In fact, Dumfries was given national recognition for his leaping ability similar to that of Cristiano Ronaldo. He won the league player of the year award because he scored big goals as well as exhibited other defensive qualities.

It took Dumfries just two seasons to develop from a decent amateur player into one of the most talented players on the Dutch national team. Ronald Koeman called him up to the Oranje for the first time around the end of October 2018, much to the joy of his family.

His performance and qualities were noticed by PSV in the same year. Towards the end of June 2018, Dumfries signed a five-year contract with PSV Eindhoven. The club’s performance and quality skyrocketed during a short space of time, and he rose even to become the club’s captain.

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Dumfries became the first choice for a right-back in the competition, due to the fact that he is a key player on the national team. A lot of attacks started and ended with Dumfries in this competition.

Among the most prominent players in the EURO 2020 competition were the Dutch superstar and notable performers from other countries, such as Manuel Locatelli and Patrik Schick, who were named man of the match by football scouts in recognition of their performances.

We are without a doubt on the verge of seeing another right back develop into rubbing shoulders with big names like Achraf Hakimi, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Man city’s Kyle Walker.

Among Dutch’s right-back stars, Dumfries is undoubtedly the best. He is just another product of Oranje Holland’s endless production line of footballers. As they say always, the rest of his biography is history.

The Dutch footballer does not seem to be married at the time of creating his life story. However, he is dating a beautiful woman. Denzel Dumfries’ girlfriend and future wife is Jaimy Kenswiel. Her beauty and endowments make her a delightful Dutch citizen from Rotterdam.

In terms of what she does for a living, Jaimy is a stylist and party planner. We’re not surprised by her gorgeous hairstyle. According to research, she is the founder and CEO of the website Four Thousand 4000, which sells both women’s and men’s clothing.

‘aim. and Denzel have known each other since 2015. They have been together since he began his professional career with Sparta Rotterdam. The couple’s love has only grown since then.

Jaimy Kenswiel has already been accepted by the Denzel Dumfries family and has a close relationship with them. Despite not yet being married, both lovers decided to have a child, who entered into their lives in 2020. Denzel and his wife occasionally share pictures of themselves together looking at ease and enjoying their lives by the sea.

In our Bio, we reveal more facts that you might not know about the Arubian Dutch. In the beginning, we found out that even now, Denz still has some of the old him inside of him. His mother (Marleen) describes him in one word: BUSY.

However, Denzel’s primary concern is his family, and he is very protective of them. The Arubian Dutch have always wanted to be the man of the house, says his father (Boris).

When Denzel was a child, he would tell his siblings when both of his parents were away;

Hey guys, Dad and Mom are away, so now I’m the eldest and the boss of the house.

Despite the fact that Demelza (his sister) is older than him, Dutch footballers would say this. At that time, the four children would receive instructions from their parents – that no one should open the door when the doorbell rang.

Denzel is the type who strictly adheres to rules. However, he would get so angry if one of his siblings opened the door. He would even get angry when one of his sister’s friends visited.

To put it simply, the Dutch footballer is very fond of rules. It is his belief that he must take responsibility for everyone. According to his parents, when Oenzel’s older sister’s daughter (Neal) was born, he suddenly became very worried.

His words;

I am now an uncle. It’s my responsibility to take care of NEAL for the day, nurse, and feed her.

Denzel is an anti-flash man who ignores the luxury lifestyle, judging from his personality. Although he is yet to be a fan of supercars like Neymar, he does not have a great sense of fashion.

This versatile defender seems to be the kind that sticks with Mercedes Benz because the car is designed to provide his kind of comfort.

Following his Euro 2020 goal that resulted in a euphoric victory for the Dutch national team, the footballer’s household has experienced a surge in popularity.

We will tell you more about his family members and relatives in this section. Let’s begin with Boris.

Boris is an example-driven leader. The hardworking dad has worked night and day to support his family, as have many other Dutch working-class citizens.

An Aruban native is now a member of a Dutch social care organization. Boris has been working in the Netherlands social sector for years. Denzel Dumfries’ father in 2008 (while at work) and when he was much younger.

As a father of four, you see the future and know how to motivate your children to prepare for it. Boris and his wife (Marleen) decided to do something extraordinary for Denzel’s 20th birthday.

Instead of buying him some trendy sports shoes, they bought him a sculpture gift to motivate him. Denzel needs to know that there is still a long way to go, and that he has a lot to learn. Simply put, this birthday present was to prevent him from thinking he was already there at the age of 20. This explains why Denzel was only halfway down the stairs to success.

Boris’s words;

If you don’t know how you’re going to get there, a goal without a plan is just a wish.

It has a prominent place in Denzel’s bedroom, as he reflects on it almost every day. Fast-forward to five years later (at the age of 25), when the Euro 2020 is taking place. No doubt, it is evident that his 20th birthday gift has witnessed its manifestation.

She is two years younger than her husband, Boris, and is in her early 50s (as of 2021).

Despite her son’s eccentric childhood behaviors, she remains positive and optimistic.

The relationship between mothers and their first sons is naturally close. Therefore, Marleen says;

Denzel’s confidant and I have a very close friendship. I believe he tells me everything he knows.

Her career in social work and the popularity of her son have made her one of the most celebrated Dutch women of Suriname.

Borris, the footballer’s father, is his elder brother. Denzel Dumfries’ Uncle has supported PSV since 1970, which is quite surprising. John moved to the Netherlands from Aruba in 1966 after being born in Suriname. Denzel’s PSV-crazy uncle was one of the reasons he turned down other clubs in favor of the Red and Whites.

The day his cousin signed for PSV, John Dumfries did what he does best with so much joy.

The first family member to arrive at Philips Stadium to witness the event was John Dumfries. The majority of PSV season ticket holders attended the game before most of the club’s staff and fans. It was indeed a blessed day for the big uncle.

Among the members of his family, the footballer is not the only one who excels in sports. He shares the same fighting spirit as his cousins Jahfarr Wilnis and Jason Wilnis.

Jahfarr is the eldest and most powerful Wilnis. His height is 1.95 meters, or 6 feet 5 inches, and his weight is 119 kilos.

Jason Wilnis, Denzel Dumfries’ other cousin, holds the world’s number 10 middleweight ranking on the 1st of August 2020.

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The last born of the family, otherwise known as the baby of the house, is said to be him. Donovan follows in the footsteps of his brother Denzel as a professional footballer. He and his brother are the only two members of his immediate household who enjoy sports.

Denzel is two years older than she is. Moreover, Demelza is the first child and daughter of Boris and Marleen. Denzel’s older sister graduated from Leiden University, South Holland, with a degree in Psychology. Her belief is that nothing is real except for the love of family.

Demelza has been given the name Demelza Croin-Dumfries, in honor of her love. Daiman Croin, her husband, and their daughter, Neal, are happily married. Her parents – Boris and Marleen – have three children – two of whom are daughters. She has a brother, Denzel, who is three years older than her. However, she is the most beautiful of his siblings.

Joseph Dumfries lives far away in the Caribbean island of Aruba, where his father is from. A well-known singer, he has made a name for himself. Joseph Dumfries attended Mon plaisir College and now lives in Oranjestad, Aruba.

As we journey through his life story, we will uncover more truths about Dutch internationals in the concluding section. So without further ado, let’s begin.

In case you didn’t know, Denzel Dumfries once played for Aruba, the country where his dad was born. The Dutch native accepted their invitation since it was not an official international match. These actions show how connected he is to his roots.

Denzel Dumfries is a Christian, according to research. The Rotterdam native is not as outspoken about his faith as others like Carlos Baca, Big Man – Verry Mina, and Keylor Navas.

Denzel Dumfries Net Worth

How much does he earn in 2023?

The Internazionale right wing-back signed a contract in April 2025 netting him 4.5 million euros (3.8 million pounds) per year. Based on our calculations, he earns €12,329 (£10,721) per day and €513 (£446) per hour!

‎Salary & Net Worth Updated 2023
Estimated Net Worth in 2023(Approx)	7 Million Euro (6.1 Million Pound)
Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx)	3 Million Euro (2.5 Million Pound)
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx)	Not Available
Annual Salary	4.5 Million Euro (3.8 Million Pound)
Per Month Salary	€375,000 (£326,087)
Per Week Salary	€86,538 (£75,251)
Per Day Salary	€12,329 (£10,721)
Per Hour Salary	€513 (£446)
Per Minute Salary	€9 (£7)
Current Contract	With Inter Milan
Contract Signed	Aug 14, 2021
Contract Expires	Jun 30, 2025
Contract Signing Amount or Transfer Fee	$22.00 Million
Market Value	$22.00 Million
Highest Market Value	$22.00 Million (Mar 15, 2022)
Endorsements	$1-$5 Million
Income Source	Professional Footballer
Cars Collection	Mercedes

The 26-year-old Dutchman started his career at Sparta Rotterdam before moving on to Heerenveen and PSV before signing with Inter Milan. The attacking wing-back’s market value is estimated at €40,000,000 (£35,000,000), while his net worth is approximately €7 million (£6.1 million).

Denzel Dumfries In FIFA 22

Denzel Dumfries is currently 27 years old and plays for Inter in Italy as a Wing Back. He has an overall rating of 81 in FIFA 22 with a potential rating of 83. Dumfries has a two-star rating on skillmoves.

With his right foot, he prefers to shoot. His work rate is medium to medium-high. According to our database, Dumfries’s height is 183 cm and his weight is 80 kg. Denzel Dumfries is currently playing with numbers 2 and 22.

Denzel Dumfries FIFA 22 Stats
Overall Rating In FIFA 22	81	Potential In FIFA 22	83
Attacking		Skill
73	Crossing	71	Dribbling
67	Finishing	50	Curve
84	Heading Accuracy	35	FK Accuracy
74	Short Passing	65	Long Passing
38	Volleys	74	Ball Control
Power		Movement
66	Shot Power	76	Acceleration
92	Jumping	84	Sprint Speed
94	Stamina	68	Agility
89	Strength	80	Reactions
54	Long Shots	60	Balance
Mentality		Goalkeeping
83	Aggression	10	GK Diving
77	Interceptions	10	GK Handling
74	Positioning	7	GK Kicking
58	Vision	13	GK Positioning
48	Penalties	14	GK Reflexes

Club Career

Denzel Dumfries at Sparta Rotterdam

• As a Rotterdam native, Dumfries started his football career at Spartan ’20, but was released for not being “good enough as a boy” and not being well-liked by teammates and trainers.
• Dumfries began playing football as a striker before switching to the defender.
• Dumfries then joined amateur club Barendrecht and played for them for a year. Feyenoord scouted the player, but rejected him because he was “not good enough.”
• Dunfries left Barendrecht in 2014 for Sparta Rotterdam.
• Within months of joining, he signed his first professional contract with Sparta Rotterdam, keeping him at the club until 2017.
• On 20 February 2015, Dumfries made his professional debut against FC Emmen, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 loss.
• In the 2014-15 season, he made two more substitute appearances.
• In the 2015-16 season, Dumfries began playing as a substitute before moving into the first team and helping Sparta Rotterdam reach the Eredivisie.
• Dumfries signed a contract extension on 7 November 2015, keeping him at the club until 2019. In a 5–2 win over RKC Waalwijk on 18 January 2016, he scored his first professional goal.
• Dumfries started every match in the right-back position to help the club maintain their promotion to the Eredivisie until he was suspended for one match for picking up five yellow cards.
• Sparta Rotterdam lost 1–0 to Almere City on 14 March 2016 after Dumfries returned to the starting line-up after a one-match suspension.
• The club later beat Jong Ajax 3–1 on 11 April 2016 to confirm promotion to the Eredivisie.
• Throughout the 2015-16 season, Dutch media dubbed Dumfries the best player in the league.
• He won both the Eerste Divisie Talent of the Year Award and the Bronze Bull for his performance. Dumfries made 33 appearances and scored once in all competitions during the 2015–16 season.
• In a 1-1 draw with AZ Alkmaar, Dumfries received a red card for a second bookable offense.
• Having served a one-match suspension, he returned to the starting line-up in a 1–0 loss to PSV Eindhoven on 22 October 2016.
• Dumfries scored his first Eredivisie goal in a 3–2 loss to Excelsior on 19 November 2016.
• Following a one-match suspension, he returned to the starting line-up in a 6–1 loss to Feyenoord on 4 December 2016.
• But Dumfries found himself competing with new signing Janne Saksela for the right-back position.
• For two matches, he was dropped to the substitute position in favor of Saksela.
• However, Dumfries continued to play in the right-back position for the remainder of the season.
• Following Sparta Rotterdam’s success against FC Twente and Go Ahead Eagles, he helped the club avoid relegation.
• Dumfries was given a farewell send-off just a month after leaving Sparta Rotterdam, along with departing teammates Mart Dijkstra, Rick Ketting, and David Mendes da Silva.

Denzel Dumfries at Heerenveen

• Dumfries announced in October 2016 that he wanted to leave Sparta Rotterdam to play at a higher level.
• Dumfries signed a four-year contract with Heerenveen in the summer of 2017 to replace Belgium-bound Stefano Marzo.
• In the opening match of the season, he started for Heerenveen and set up two goals, in a 3–3 draw against FC Groningen.
• On 26 August 2017 and 10 September 2017 respectively, Dumfries scored three goals, twice against ADO Den Haag and once against PSV Eindhoven.
• He was named Team of the Week in both matches by Dutch media Algemeen Dagblad. Eredivisie’s Talent of the Month for August was also awarded to him.
• As a result of his performances, Dumfries was named Team of the Week by Algemeen Dagblad on at least four occasions in the 2017–18 season.
• His first goal for Heerenveen came on 9 December 2017 when he scored a header with a first equalizer in a 2–2 draw against VVV-Venlo.
• In a league match against AZ Alkmaar on 23 December 2017, Dumfries scored an own goal to allow the opposition to equalize, which resulted in a 3–1 defeat.
• On 26 January 2018, he scored his second goal for Heerenveen, helping them to a 2–1 win over Sparta Rotterdam, his former club.
• In a 3–2 loss to PEC Zwolle a week later, Dumfries netted his third goal of the season and set up another one.
• Having served a one-match suspension for picking up five yellow cards this season, he returned to the starting line-up against Willem II on 3 March and assisted a goal in a 2–0 win.
• Dumfries scored his fourth goal of the season in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League playoffs against FC Utrecht in a 4–3 victory.
• FC Utrecht, however, came back to win in the return leg by winning 2–1, which resulted in the opposition team advancing due to the away goal rule.
• During the 2017–18 season, he made 37 appearances and scored four goals in all competitions.

Denzel Dumfries journey with PSV

• As of 19 June 2018, Dumfries has signed a five-year contract with PSV Eindhoven that will keep him until 2023.
• The transfer fee is estimated at 5.5 million euros. It came after he replaced the departing defender duo of Joshua Brenet and Santiago Arias.
• PSV Eindhoven lost 6–5 on penalties in the Johan Cruyff Shield to Feyenoord with Dumfries starting the game as the right-back position against Feyenoord.
• In the opening game of the season, he scored from a header as the club defeated FC Utrecht 4–0.
• Both De Telegraaf and Algemeen Dagblad named Dumfries the Team of the Week following the match.
• Dumfries made his Champions League debut against FC Barcelona on 18 September 2018 and played the whole game at right-back as PSV Eindhoven lost 4–0.
• Dumfries scored his second goal for the club against FC Groningen on 27 October 2018, which turned out to be the winning goal in a 2–1 victory.
• Between 3 March 2019 and 17 March 2019, he kept three clean sheets for the club in an effort to maintain their title contender status.
• He was named the Eredivisie Team of the Year for the 2018–19 season for his performance
• As PSV Eindhoven lost 2–0 to rivals Ajax in the Johan Cruyff Shield at the start of the 2019–20 season, Dumfries started in the right-back position. He scored his first goal of the season in a 1-1 draw with FC Twente in the opening game of the season.
• Then, on 25 September 2019, he scored his third goal of the season in a 3–1 win against FC Groningen.
• Dumfries set up a goal for Steven Bergwijn a week later against VVV-Venlo, and Bergwijn set up a goal for him in return, as the club won 4–1.
• PSV Eindhoven announced that the player would be appointed as their new captain after Ibrahim Afellay and Pablo Rosario were absent.
• Despite this, he was suspended for one match after picking up five yellow cards on 21 December 2019, causing him to miss a match against PEC Zwolle, and from the start of the 2019–20 season, he was an ever-present at right-back.
• During the first half of the season, Dumfries has received criticism for his performance, both domestically and internationally, and has pledged to make improvements in the second half of the season.
• On 19 January 2020, Dumfries scored a late equalizer against VVV-Venlo after serving a one-match suspension.
• On 8 February 2020, he scored his seventh goal of the season in a 3–0 win over Willem II.
• The team was in fourth place when the season was curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic after Dumfries scored his eighth goal of the season in a 1–0 win against FC Groningen on 8 March 2020.
• By the time the season was suspended, he had played forty games and scored eight goals.
• Dumfries has been linked with a move to Serie A clubs such as Juventus and Milan ahead of the 2020–21 season.
• Despite weighing up his options, he chose to stay with PSV Eindhoven, leading the club to begin negotiations for a new contract.
• Roger Schmidt retained the captaincy of PSV Eindhoven after choosing Dumfries over Pablo Rosario at the start of the 2020–21 season.
• In his first five league matches this season, he helped the club to first place and reach the group stage of the UEFA Europa League.
• In a 3–0 win over Willem II on 8 November 2020, Dumfries made his return to the starting line-up after recovering from COVID-19.
• Having regained his first-team place, he was able to play in the right-back position for PSV Eindhoven while retaining his captaincy.
• In the UEFA Europa League on 10 December 2020, Dumfries scored his first goal of the season in a 4–0 win against AC Omonia.
• Against De Graafschap in the second round of the KNVB Cup on 16 December 2020, he made his 100th appearance for the club. On 19 December 2020, Dumfries scored his third goal of the season in a 4–1 victory over RKC Waalwijk.
• He later stated that his goal as captain was to help PSV Eindhoven win the league.
• On 19 January 2021, Dumfries scored his third goal of the season in a 2–0 win over FC Volendam in the last 16 of the KNVB Cup.
• Following a rotation change by Schmidt, he played as a right-midfielder against Vitesse on 21 February 2021, where the club won 3–1.
• Dumfries then scored his fourth goal of the season in a 3–0 win over Heracles Almelo on 4 April 2021. Following this, he helped PSV Eindhoven keep two clean sheets in the next two matches, making it three in a row.
• Heerenveen lost their title chances to Ajax after his suspension resulted in a 2–2 draw against SC Heerenveen on 2 May 2021.
• Although he suffered minor injuries on three separate occasions during the 2020–21 season, he still made 41 appearances and scored four goals in all competitions.
• During the 2020–21 season, Dumfries’ contract negotiations were a hot topic regarding his future at PSV Eindhoven.
• A deal had yet to be reached between the parties by February. The player was expected to leave the club in the summer transfer window in April 2021.
• With an impressive performance during UEFA Euro 2020, interest in signing the player grew from clubs throughout Europe, including Everton, Bayern Munich, and Inter Milan.

Inter Milan

• Dumfries joined Inter Milan on 14 August 2021 for 12.5 million euros, with a 2.5 million euro bonus for PSV Eindhoven.
• The Dutch media reported that his former clubs would receive compensation as part of the transfer. He was given the number two shirt upon joining the club.
• On the opening day of the 2021–22 Serie A season, Dumfries made his Inter Milan debut as a substitute against Genoa.

International Career

Denzel Dumfries in Aruba

• Through his father Boris, his mother Marleen, and the Netherlands, where he was born, Dumfries was eligible to play for Aruba, Suriname, and the Netherlands.
• Dumfries was called up to play for the Aruba national team while still a student at Barendrecht.
• He made his debut against Guam in a friendly match in March 2014, starting the match in a 2–2 draw. Dumfries scored against the same opponent a few days later.
• Despite this, Dumfries remains committed to representing the Netherlands since he believes it is his international future.
• During his triumph in UEFA Euro 2020, former Aruba manager Giovanni Franken called Dumfries a “traitor” for rejecting the national team.

Denzel Dumfries with Netherlands

• Dumfries was called up for the first time to the Netherlands U20 squad in March 2016.
• On 24 March 2016, he made his Oranje U20 debut against Portugal U20, starting the whole game as they drew 1-1.
• Dumfries was called up to the Netherlands U21 squad for the first time in November 2016.
• On 15 November 2016, he made his Oranje U21 debut as a 57th-minute substitute in a 1–1 draw against Portugal U21.
• During the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification, Dumfries played five times as the first choice right-back for Netherlands U21.
• Nevertheless, he continued to start for Oranje U21 between March and September. During his time with Netherlands U21, Dumfries played eleven times.
• In October 2018, Ronald Koeman included Dumfries for the first time in the Netherlands squad.
• The Oranje national team won 3–0 against Germany in its first international match on 13 October 2018.
• He appeared in a 2–0 win over France, but the Netherlands qualified for League A of the UEFA Nations League by a head-to-head result against Germany following a draw with the Germans on the final matchday.
• As a result of a groin injury, Dumfries played 68 minutes in a European qualifier against Belarus on 21 March 2019.
• Despite this, he played in a match against Germany on 24 March 2019, resulting in a 3–2 loss for the Netherlands.
• Dumfries was called up to the Netherlands squad for the inaugural UEFA Nations League Finals in May.
• He played the entire game against England in the semi-finals on 6 June 2019 and helped Oranje win 3–1 to reach the final.
• He was praised by FC Update after the match, who stated that the Netherlands would probably have fallen 0-2 behind without his performance.
• However, in the final against Portugal on 9 June 2019, Dumfries played the entire game, as Oranje lost 1–0.
• After the match, he was criticized for his poor performance, which he admitted, to calling “sloppy”.
• Kenny Tete and Jo*l Veltman battled it out between Dumfries and Kenny Tete for the right-back position in the Netherlands between 2018 and 2019.
• In the Netherlands’ 1–0 loss to Italy on 7 September 2020, Dumfries made his first appearance for Oranje in almost a year. He came on as a 70th-minute substitute.
• In a UEFA Nations League match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 15 November 2020, he assisted two goals for Oranje as they won 3–1.
• The Dutch preliminary squad for Euro 2020 will be named on 26 May, with the final squad to be announced on 14 May 2021. Dumfries was named to the 34-man preliminary squad on 14 May 2021.
• Due to Coronavirus, the tournament was postponed the previous year. It will now be held in the summer of 2021. The squad of 26 was finalized on 26 May.
• The first time Dumfries scored for the Netherlands was on 13 June 2021, when he netted the winner in a 3–2 win over Ukraine at the UEFA Euro 2020.
• According to FC Update, about his performance in the match: “A taxi can go fast, but if it doesn’t drop you off at the right place, it’s of little use.”.
• In terms of Dumfries’ performance, he was excellent in the first half, with great energy, but the finish was dramatic. He was directly involved in both Orange’s first and second goals, despite the fact that he did not receive an assist before that, and he was probably offside for the second one.
• But Dumfries didn’t go down without a fight, and with his powerful header (his first international goal! ), it still remained Dumfries’ night.” That was followed by a second goal in the next match against Austria, a 2–0 victory.
• As well as helping the Netherlands qualify for the knockout stage, Dumfries was also named the Best Eleven of the group stage tournament.
• In the Round of 16 of the 2010 World Cup, the Dutch were eliminated after a 2–0 loss against the Czech Republic on 27 June at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.

Facts About Denzel Dumfries

• Dumfries has two cousins, Jason Wilnis and Jahfarr Wilnis, who are both kickboxers.
• In September of 2020, Dumfries became a father for the first time.
• In May 2020, Dumfries was one of several players and staff members who agreed to give up a month’s salary as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• On 25 October 2020, during the pandemic in the Netherlands, a blood sample from Dumfries tested positive for COVID-19.
• Dienzel Dumfries (18 April 1996) is a professional footballer from the Netherlands who plays as a right-back for PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie and for the Netherlands national team.
• In his final year at Barendrecht, Dumfries was called up to play for the Aruba national football team and made his debut in a friendly match against Guam in March 2014. After the second meeting with the same opposition a few days later, he scored a goal against them.
• Dumfries left amateur side Barendrecht in 2014 for Sparta Rotterdam and he made his professional debut against FC Emmen on 20 February 2015. In 2016, Dumfries won promotion to the Eredivisie with Sparta, and he won the Eerste Divisie Talent of the Year Award in the same year.
• During the summer of 2017, he joined Heerenveen to replace the Belgian-bound Stefano Marzo.
• A five-year contract was signed by Dumfries in June 2018 for PSV Eindhoven replacing Joshua Brenet and Santiago Arias.
• Dumfries received his first full international call-up when Ronald Koeman named him to the Netherlands squad in October of last year. He took part in his first international match on 13 October against Germany.

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Conclusion

In the biography of Denzel Dumfries, we are led to believe that nothing in this world can ever take the place of persistence in life. An athlete’s success is not determined by his talent, but rather by his determination, consistency, and work ethic.

During that time when Denzel was a child, he kept a small notebook in which he wrote down how he envisioned his football career developing. It was in that book that he outlined the steps he would take, the mistakes he made, and the things he intends to improve so that he can reach his goals.

Denz wrote in his notebook that one of the goals he had written in there was a master plan he would take to reach the Dutch national team.

Honestly, I believe that Dumfries is a very ambitious individual and that he has backed that up with determination and consistency. I believe this makes his on-field persona, a lethal combination to be reckoned with. Denz, to this day, still writes in that notebook every now and then – about the future.

It is without a doubt, that Dutch Legends such as Dennis R.ergkarnp and Robin van Persie would be very proud to know that the Dutch national team, which they left behind, is in very good hands.

We at WoodGram would like to acknowledge Denzel Dumfries’s parents, siblings, and extended family members for their support and guidance. He has been able to grow and mature due to the patience of his Dad, Boris, and Mum, Marleen with his character (especially in his childhood).

I would like to thank you, as an esteemed visitor, for taking the time to read and digest our bio about Dumfries. It is important to WoodGram that the stories about Dutch Footballers are accurate when they are delivered.

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