Emmanuel van de Blaak (born 15 February 2005) is a Dutch footballer who plays for Jong PSV, as a defender.
Early life
Van de Blaak is from Breda. He travelled between Breda and Eindhoven every day whilst playing for PSV.
He has Nigerian origin.
Club career
Van de Blaak spent his early career with Advendo, RKVV JEKA and Willem II, signing for PSV in May 2020.
He made his professional debut for Jong PSV in August 2021, aged 16. He suffered a serious knee injury in November 2021, ruling him out for the rest of the season. In July 2022, he signed a new contract until 2025. Later that year, on 3 November, he made his senior debut for PSV in a 2–1 away win over Bodø/Glimt in the Europa League, becoming one of the youngest debutants at the club following Jetro Willems and Zakaria Bakkali.
International career
He has represented the Netherlands at under-15 and under-17 youth levels.
Career statistics
- As of match played 10 May 2024
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