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Alvaro Henry
Dutch footballer (born 2005) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alvaro Henry (born 14 February 2005) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a defender for Austrian side SV Lafnitz in the Austrian 2. Liga.[1]
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Career
Born in Amsterdam, Henry played as a child at Zuid-Oost United in Amsterdam until he was scouted by FC Utrecht at nine years-old. He played right wing before switching to right back and centre back.[2]
Ajax
He left FC Utrecht to join AFC Ajax in 2019.[3] He signed his first professional contract with the Amsterdam club in April 2021, agreeing a three-year deal until June 2024.[4] Later that year he suffered a knee injury which kept him out for months and hampered his development.[5] On 13 January 2023, Henry made his debut in the Eerste Divisie for Jong Ajax appearing as a second-half substitute against De Graafschap.[6]
Lafnitz
He signed a two-year contract with Austrian side SV Lafnitz in July 2024.[7] He made his debut for the club on 26 July 2024 as a starter in the Austrian Cup away against SC Weiz. He played for an hour as the match was drawn 3-3 with Lafnitz eventually going through after a penalty shoot-out.[8] He made his debut for Lafnitz in the Austrian 2. Liga on 3 August 2024, starting the game but earning a red card for two bookable offences in a 0-0 away draw against Austria Lustenau.[9]
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Style of play
Henry is capable of playing at right back and centre back.[10]
International career
In May 2022 Henry was selected for the Dutch U17 squad for the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship held in Israel.[11] Henry was a regular in the side as they reached the final, and appeared as a substitute in the final which they were on the losing side, 2–1 to France U17 on 1 June 2022.[12][13][14]
Career statistics
- As of match played 3 May 2024
References
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