Chungcheongbuk-do Cheongju Recruits Van de Avalt, 'Defensive Wall from the Netherlands'

Chungcheongbuk-do Cheongju Recruits Van de Avalt, 'Defensive Wall from the Netherlands'

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Chungcheongbuk-do Cheongju Professional Football Team (hereinafter referred to as Chungcheongbuk-do Cheongju FC) has recruited Johannes Daniel Maria van der Avert, who played in the Netherlands as a key resource to take charge of defense in the 2025 season, raising expectations for his unusual move.

Van der Waalt, born in 2000, is a centre back who has grown by playing consistently on the Dutch stage, and made his professional debut in 2020 with villum II tilbürch after playing for the NAC Breda youth team in the first division. Since then, he has played as a main centre back for fc dordrecht since 2021, appearing in 113 matches and scoring three points and six assists.

Van de Waalt, a 186-cm left-footed center back, combines excellent physical and build-up capabilities. He uses high-quality passes based on his wide field of view and is evaluated as a player suitable for coach Kwon Oh-kyu's tactics. Chungcheongbuk-do Cheongju FC expects Van de Waalt to stabilize the defense and add young energy.

Van de Waalt is set to leave the Netherlands and start a new journey by challenging himself in the K-League, his first overseas stage. "I accepted Chungcheongbuk-do Cheongju FC's offer because I wanted to take on a new challenge. I was able to take this opportunity because my previous team evaluated me positively," Van de Waalt said. "I heard that K-League 2 has strong physical challenges. I will contribute to my team not only through confident physical challenges but also through smart and intelligent play." 메이저놀이터

Meanwhile, Van de Waalt joined a winter training camp in Bangkok, Thailand, and will quickly adapt to the team by working with the athletes.