Emre Ünüvar
{{Short description|Dutch footballer (born 2008)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Emre Ünüvar
| full_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2008|3|18|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Zaandam, Netherlands
| height = 1.70 m
| position = Striker
| currentclub = Jong Ajax
| clubnumber = 18
| youthyears1 = 2015–2024
| youthclubs1 = Ajax
| years1 = 2024–
| clubs1 = Jong Ajax
| caps1 = 1
| goals1 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2023–2024
| nationalteam1 = Netherlands U16
| nationalcaps1 = 8
| nationalgoals1 = 4
| nationalyears2 = 2024–
| nationalteam2 = Netherlands U17
| nationalcaps2 = 3
| nationalgoals2 = 2
| club-update = 02:55, 27 August 2024 (UTC)
| ntupdate = 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/emre-unuvar-stelt-zich-voor-ik-ben-snel-en-scoor-makkelijk-doelpunten|title=Emre Ünüvar stelt zichzelf voor: 'Ik ben snel en scoor makkelijk doelpunten'|date=26 March 2024|website=Ajax Showtime}} On 31 July 2023, he signed a contract starting on his 16th birthday until 2026.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ajaxshowtime.com/bijzaken-en-geruchten/ajax-legt-emre-unuvar-tot-medio-2026-vast|title=Ajax legt Emre Ünüvar tot medio 2026 vast|date=31 July 2023|website=Ajax Showtime}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ajaxlife.nl/articles/2024/mei-2024/broertje-unuvar-debuteert-als-jongste-speler-ooit-bij-verliezend-jong-ajax|title=Broertje Ünüvar debuteert als jongste speler ooit bij verliezend Jong Ajax|first=Supportersvereniging|last=Ajax|website=ajaxlife}} On 14 August 2024, he extended his contract until 2027.{{Cite web|url=https://onefootball.com/en/news/ajax-verlengt-contract-van-uenuevar-tot-de-zomer-van-2027-39892757|title=Ajax verlengt contract van Ünüvar tot de zomer van 2027|date=26 August 2024|website=OneFootball}}
International career
Born in the Netherlands, Ünüvar is of Turkish descent.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fanatik.com.tr/futbol/15-yasinda-imzayi-atti-ajaxtan-emre-unuvara-profesyonel-sozlesme-2519639|title=15 yaşında imzayı attı! Ajax'tan Emre Ünüvar'a profesyonel sözleşme... - Futbol Haberleri - Spor|date=31 July 2023|website=Fanatik}} He is a youth international for the Netherlands, having played for the Netherlands U17s.{{Cite web|url=https://www.flashscore.nl/nieuws/voetbal-eredivisie-tien-aanstormende-nederlandse-talenten-die-dit-jaar-hun-zestiende-verjaardag-vieren/fLXmXFRs/|title=Tien aanstormende Nederlandse talenten die dit jaar hun zestiende verjaardag vieren | Flashscore.nl|website=www.flashscore.nl}}
Personal life
Emre is the brother of Naci Ünüvar, who is also a professional footballer.
References
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External links
- {{Soccerway|emre-unuvar/934008}}
- [https://www.onsoranje.nl/teams/184965/speler/27252 Ons Oranje Profile]
{{Jong Ajax squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Unuvar, Emre}}
Category:Footballers from Zaanstad
Category:Dutch men's footballers
Category:Netherlands men's youth international footballers
Category:Dutch sportspeople of Turkish descent
Category:Men's association football forwards