Royston Drenthe is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a winger. He is currently the assistant manager of Sparta Rotterdam.
Early career
Drenthe began his career with Feyenoord, but was released at the age of 16. He then joined Sparta Rotterdam, where he made his professional debut in 2005.
Real Madrid
In 2007, Drenthe moved to Real Madrid for a fee of €14 million. He made his debut for the club in September 2007, and scored his first goal in October 2007. However, he struggled to hold down a regular place in the team, and was often used as a substitute.
Loan to Hércules
In January 2011, Drenthe was loaned to Hércules. He made his debut for the club in January 2011, and scored his first goal in February 2011. He helped the club to avoid relegation from La Liga, and returned to Real Madrid at the end of the season.
Return to Real Madrid
Drenthe returned to Real Madrid in the summer of 2011, but was unable to break into the first team. He was released by the club in the summer of 2012.
Later career
After leaving Real Madrid, Drenthe joined Everton on a free transfer. He made his debut for the club in September 2012, but was unable to establish himself in the team. He was released by the club in the summer of 2013.
Drenthe then spent the next few years playing in Turkey, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates. He retired from playing in 2019.
International career
Drenthe made his debut for the Netherlands national team in August 2007. He was a member of the squad that reached the final of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Personal life
Drenthe is married and has two children. He is a Muslim.
Drenthe’s recent rise on Google Trends NL
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