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Remko Pasveer (Footballer)
Remko Jurian Pasveer, born on 8 November 1983, is a prominent Dutch professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Ajax, one of the top clubs in the Eredivisie, and for the Netherlands national team. His journey in professional football has been marked by resilience and dedication, earning him a reputation as a reliable and skilled goalkeeper. Over the years, Pasveer has demonstrated his prowess on the field through his performances with various clubs and his eventual inclusion in the national team.
Remko Pasveer began his football career with local club SC Enschede before moving to FC Twente. At Twente, he served as a reserve goalkeeper from 2003 to 2006. Seeking more playing time, he transferred to Heracles Almelo in 2006, where he initially played as a backup goalkeeper. His loan spells at Go Ahead Eagles during the 2008–09 and 2009–10 seasons proved pivotal, as he became a fan favorite and established himself as a competent goalkeeper. Returning to Heracles, Pasveer became the starting goalkeeper for four years, showcasing his skills and leadership on the field.
In 2014, Remko Pasveer signed with PSV, one of the most successful clubs in Dutch football. Although he primarily served as a backup to Jeroen Zoet, Pasveer made significant contributions in cup competitions and European matches. His tenure at PSV was marked by back-to-back Eredivisie titles in 2014–15 and 2015–16. Seeking more opportunities, Pasveer moved to Vitesse in 2017, where he became a key player and team captain. His outstanding performances earned him the Vitesse Player of the Year award for the 2019–20 season.
In April 2021, Remko Pasveer signed a two-year contract with Ajax, joining the club on a free transfer. His debut for Ajax came in August 2021, and he quickly established himself as the starting goalkeeper due to injuries and suspensions of other goalkeepers. Pasveer’s remarkable performances included setting a record by stopping three direct shots from Erling Haaland in a UEFA Champions League match. His consistent excellence has made him an integral part of Ajax’s squad and earned him a spot on the Netherlands national team, where he made his debut in September 2022 at the age of 38.
Enschede, Netherlands
| Remko Jurian Pasveer | |
| Netherlands Professional Footballer | |
| Date of Birth | 8 November 1983 |
| Birth Place | Enschede, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Netherlands |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Current Team | Ajax |
| Number | 22 |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
Early Career
Pasveer began his football journey at local club SC Enschede. He then moved to FC Twente, serving as a reserve goalkeeper from 2003 to 2006 behind Cees Paauwe and Sander Boschker.
Club Career
In the summer of 2006, Remko Pasveer transferred to Heracles Almelo, initially serving as a backup to Martin Pieckenhagen. During the 2008–09 and 2009–10 seasons, he was loaned to Go Ahead Eagles in the Eerste Divisie, where he became a fan favorite in Deventer. Returning to Heracles for the 2010–11 season, he took over as the starting goalkeeper for four years before opting not to renew his contract.
PSV
In the summer of 2014, Remko Pasveer signed a three-year contract with PSV, competing with first-choice goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet. He made his official debut on 21 August 2014 in a UEFA Europa League qualifying match against Shakhtyor Soligorsk. Pasveer contributed to PSV’s back-to-back Eredivisie titles in 2014–15 and 2015–16, making sporadic appearances in league, cup, and European matches. He also debuted in the UEFA Champions League on 1 November 2016 against Bayern Munich.
Vitesse
Pasveer joined Vitesse in July 2017, debuting in the Johan Cruyff Shield against Feyenoord. Despite a challenging first season, he became a key player and team captain. He was voted Vitesse Player of the Year for the 2019–20 season.
Ajax
On 23 April 2021, Remko Pasveer signed a two-year contract with Ajax, joining on a free transfer from 1 July. He debuted on 7 August in a Johan Cruyff Shield match against PSV. Due to injuries and suspensions of other goalkeepers, Pasveer became the starting goalkeeper. On 19 October 2021, he set a record by stopping three direct shots from Erling Haaland in a UEFA Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund, contributing to a 4–0 victory. He continued to excel, keeping numerous clean sheets and setting a record for the fewest goals conceded in the first 12 Eredivisie games of the season.
International Career
Remko Pasveer was part of the Netherlands squad that won the 2006 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. On 22 September 2022, he made his debut for the senior Netherlands national team at age 38 in a UEFA Nations League match against Poland, becoming the second oldest player to debut for the Dutch team.
Honours
Heracles Almelo
- KNVB Cup runner-up: 2011–12
PSV
- Eredivisie: 2014–15, 2015–16
- Johan Cruyff Shield: 2016, 2017
Ajax
- Eredivisie: 2021–22
Netherlands U21
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2006
Individual
- Vitesse Player of the Year: 2019–20
Career Statistics
| Youth Career | ||||||
| SC Enschede | ||||||
| –2003 | Twente | |||||
| Senior Career | ||||||
| Years | Team | Apps(Gls) | ||||
| 2003–2006 | Twente | 14 (0) | ||||
| 2006–2014 | Heracles Almelo | 134 (0) | ||||
| 2006–2014 | → Go Ahead Eagles (loan) | 74 (0) | ||||
| 2014–2017 | PSV | 5 (0) | ||||
| 2017–2021 | Vitesse | 92 (0) | ||||
| 2021– | Ajax | 35 (0) | ||||
| International Career | ||||||
| Years | Team | Apps(Gls) | ||||
| 2022– | Netherlands | 2 (0) | ||||
| Remko Pasveer Career Statistics | ||||||
| Club | Season | Appearances | Goals Conceded | Clean Sheets | ||
| FC Twente | 2003–2006 | 9 | 10 | 2 | ||
| Heracles Almelo | 2006–2008 | 5 | 7 | 1 | ||
| Go Ahead Eagles (loan) | 2008–2010 | 74 | 85 | 18 | ||
| Heracles Almelo | 2010–2014 | 143 | 183 | 28 | ||
| PSV | 2014–2017 | 14 | 12 | 4 | ||
| Vitesse | 2017–2021 | 108 | 107 | 28 | ||
| Ajax | 2021–present | 34 | 22 | 15 | ||
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