Danny Bakker (footballer, born 16 January 1995)

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Danny Bakker
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Bakker with Telstar in 2025
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-01-16) 16 January 1995 (age 30)
Place of birth The Hague, Netherlands
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Telstar
Number 6
Youth career
JuVentaS
Laakkwartier
2007–2012 ADO Den Haag
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2012–2021 ADO Den Haag 176 (10)
2020–2021 → Roda JC (loan) 31 (3)
2021–2023 NAC Breda 31 (4)
2023– Telstar 65 (7)
International career
2012 Netherlands U18 1 (0)
2013–2014 Netherlands U19 3 (0)
2015 Netherlands U21 3 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:25, 5 November 2025 (UTC)

Danny Bakker (born 16 January 1995) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Eredivisie club Telstar.

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A youth product of ADO Den Haag, he made over 150 appearances for the club between 2013 and 2020 before spending later spells with Roda JC and NAC Breda. Having joined Telstar in 2023, Bakker played a key role in their promotion to the Eredivisie in 2025, ending the club's 47-year absence from the top flight. Internationally, he has represented the Netherlands under-21s.

Club career

ADO Den Haag

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Bakker with ADO Den Haag in 2018

Bakker came through the local ranks at JuVentaS and HVV Laakkwartier in The Hague before joining the ADO Den Haag academy at under-13 level. On 20 February 2013, aged 17, he signed his first professional contract with ADO. [1] He made his senior debut on 16 March 2013 in a home league match against Vitesse, and scored his first Eredivisie goal on 26 October 2013, opening the scoring in a 3–2 home win over Twente. [2] He completed his HAVO diploma that same year. [3]

Injury disrupted his progress in the 2014–15 season: after recovering from a metatarsal fracture that curtailed pre-season, he missed further time with a back problem but returned to first-team action before the winter break in a fixture against Heerenveen. [4] [5]

Bakker extended his contract with ADO in May 2015, committing to the club until 2018. [6] [7] He became a regular under head coach Henk Fraser during the 2015–16 Eredivisie campaign and decided the away match at AZ on 4 December 2015 with the only goal in a 1–0 victory. [8] [9]

He remained a fixture in the side in the 2016–17 season and, at the end of 2017, further extended his deal through 30 June 2021. [10] Under Alfons Groenendijk in 2017–18 he was a consistent starter in central midfield and was occasionally deployed in defence. [11] [12] The following season he continued as a mainstay, and before kick-off against Vitesse on 30 March 2019 he was recognised for making his 150th official appearance for ADO's first team. [13]

Loan to Roda JC

Bakker joined Eerste Divisie club Roda JC Kerkrade on loan for the 2020–21 season in October 2020. [14] He made his debut for the club on 10 October, coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 away loss to Almere City. [15] [16] On 14 November, he scored his first goal for Roda in a 2–0 derby victory against MVV. [17] He was a regular starter that season for Roda, scoring three goals in 34 total appearances. [12]

NAC Breda

On 21 July 2021, Bakker joined Eerste Divisie side NAC Breda on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract following the expiry of his ADO Den Haag deal at the end of his loan with Roda JC. [18] He made his competitive debut on the opening day of the 2021–22 season, starting in a 2–2 away draw against VVV-Venlo. [19] On 17 September, he scored his first goal for the club, equalising shortly before half-time in a 2–1 home defeat to Emmen. [20]

Bakker was a regular starter during his first season in Breda but was hampered by recurring injuries. [21] In September 2022, he suffered another setback that sidelined him for most of the campaign, returning only during the promotion play-offs. [22] [23] Consequently, he made just two appearances in his second season with the club. [12]

Telstar

On 31 August 2023, Bakker joined Eerste Divisie club Telstar on an amateur contract. [24] He made his debut on 20 October, coming on as a substitute against former club NAC Breda in a 3–1 defeat. Establishing himself as a regular starter, he made 21 appearances in his first season and scored once—again against NAC, on 16 February 2024. On 29 May 2024, he signed a two-year professional contract with the club, extending his stay until 2026. [25] [26]

Bakker opened the 2024–25 season with two goals in a 3–2 win over Vitesse on 9 August 2024. [27] He missed few minutes throughout the season, scoring six goals in league play and one in the KNVB Cup against Helmond Sport. [12] [28] Bakker featured in all four matches of the promotion play-offs, scoring in the quarter-final against ADO Den Haag and semi-final against Den Bosch. [29] In the final against Willem II, he provided an assist in the second leg as Telstar secured promotion to the Eredivisie for the first time in 47 years. [30]

International career

Bakker represented the Netherlands under-18 and under-19 sides at youth level. [31]

On 15 May 2015, he received his first call-up to the Netherlands under-21 squad. [32] He made an immediate impact for Jong Oranje, featuring in a 3–2 win over the Costa Rica under-23s. [33]

Career statistics

As of match played 1 November 2025 [12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
ADO Den Haag 2012–13 Eredivisie 1000—10
2013–14 Eredivisie23310—243
2014–15 Eredivisie20110—211
2015–16 Eredivisie33300—333
2016–17 Eredivisie19120—211
2017–18 Eredivisie340002 [a] 0360
2018–19 Eredivisie24200—242
2019–20 Eredivisie22010—230
2020–21 Eredivisie0000—00
Total17610502018310
Roda JC (loan) 2020–21 Eerste Divisie 313102 [b] 0343
NAC Breda 2021–22 Eerste Divisie304202 [b] 0344
2022–23 Eerste Divisie10001 [b] 020
Total3142030364
Telstar 2023–24 Eerste Divisie21100—211
2024–25 Eerste Divisie376216 [b] 2459
2025–26 Eredivisie7011—81
Total65732627411
Career total3032411213232728
  1. ↑ Appearances in Eredivisie European play-offs
  2. 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in Eredivisie promotion/relegation playoffs

References

  1. ↑ "Jeugdspelers tekenen contract, unicum voor ADO DH" [Youth players sign contracts — a first for ADO Den Haag]. ADO Den Haag (Press release) (in Dutch). 20 February 2013. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  2. ↑ "ADO Den Haag – Vitesse 0:4 (Eredivisie 2012/2013, 27. Round)". WorldFootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  3. ↑ "ADO-speler Danny Bakker: 'Mijn HAVO diploma is het belangrijkst'" [ADO player Danny Bakker: 'My HAVO diploma is the most important thing']. Omroep West (in Dutch). 8 January 2014. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  4. ↑ "ADO lang zonder Danny Bakker" [ADO without Danny Bakker for a long time]. NOS (in Dutch). 16 October 2014. Archived from the original on 5 November 2025. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  5. ↑ "ADO-speler Danny Bakker tot winterstop uitgeschakeld" [ADO player Danny Bakker ruled out until the winter break]. Omroep West (in Dutch). 16 October 2014. Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  6. ↑ "Danny Bakker (20) tekent voor drie seizoenen bij" [Danny Bakker (20) signs three-year extension]. ADO Den Haag (Press release) (in Dutch). 1 May 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  7. ↑ "ADO bindt Bakker voor drie jaar" [ADO sign Bakker to a new three-year deal]. Voetbal International (in Dutch). 1 May 2015. Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  8. ↑ "ADO verslaat onsamenhangend AZ" [ADO beat lacklustre AZ]. NOS (in Dutch). 4 December 2015. Archived from the original on 5 November 2025. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  9. ↑ "ADO-trainer Henk Fraser: 'Danny Bakker de grote uitblinker tegen FC Utrecht'" [ADO coach Henk Fraser: 'Danny Bakker the standout performer against FC Utrecht']. Omroep West (in Dutch). 12 April 2015. Archived from the original on 5 November 2025. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  10. ↑ "Danny Bakker verlengt contract tot 2021" [Danny Bakker extends contract until 2021]. ADO Den Haag (Press release) (in Dutch). 21 December 2017. Archived from the original on 5 November 2025. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  11. ↑ "ADO-middenvelder Danny Bakker staat open voor nieuwe stap in carrière" [ADO midfielder Danny Bakker open to next step in his career]. Omroep West (in Dutch). 18 January 2019. Archived from the original on 5 November 2025. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 "Danny Bakker » Club matches". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  13. ↑ "Danny Bakker werd in het zonnetje gezet – Facebook photo" [Danny Bakker honoured in special tribute]. Facebook. Facebook. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  14. ↑ Caelen, Sem (5 October 2020). "Roda JC haalt met Bakker gewenste linkspoot binnen" [Roda JC brings in the desired left foot with Bakker]. 1Limburg (in Dutch). Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  15. ↑ "Almere City 2–1 Roda JC (Oct 10, 2020) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  16. ↑ "Roda JC verliest uit van Almere City FC" [Roda JC lose away to Almere City FC]. L1 Nieuws (in Dutch). 10 October 2020. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  17. ↑ "Danny Bakker maakt overstap naar Roda JC Kerkrade" [Danny Bakker makes move to Roda JC Kerkrade]. ADO Den Haag (in Dutch). 5 October 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  18. ↑ "Danny Bakker strijkt neer in Breda" [Danny Bakker joins NAC Breda]. NAC Breda (Press release) (in Dutch). 21 July 2021. Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  19. ↑ "NAC stelt in slotfase puntje veilig in Venlo, Heitinga verliest bij debuut" [NAC snatch a late point in Venlo, Heitinga loses on his debut]. Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). 8 August 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  20. ↑ Kas, Dennis (24 September 2021). "NAC-verdediger Bakker vindt het tijd voor de ommekeer: 'We moeten weer richting boven'" [NAC defender Bakker says it's time to turn things around: 'We need to start moving up again']. BN De Stem (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  21. ↑ Teunisse, Maarten (20 September 2024). "Trainingen met Beugelsdijk hielden Danny Bakker (29) fit: 'ADO betekent nog steeds veel voor me'" [Training sessions with Beugelsdijk kept Danny Bakker (29) fit: 'ADO still means a lot to me']. Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  22. ↑ Beije, Ton (27 August 2022). "Danny Bakker terug na blessure maar nog niet in basis van NAC" [Danny Bakker back from injury but not yet in NAC's starting lineup]. Haaglanden Voetbal (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 5 November 2025. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  23. ↑ Blanco, Yadran (6 July 2023). "NAC neemt in stilte afscheid van hoofd medische staf: 'Wil niet dat ik de zwartepiet krijg toegespeeld'" [NAC quietly part ways with head of medical staff: 'I don't want to be made the scapegoat']. Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  24. ↑ "Telstar hengelt in een keer een pak ervaring binnen". Noordhollands Dagblad (in Dutch). 31 August 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  25. ↑ "Telstar verlengt met vijf spelers van huidige selectie". SC Telstar (in Dutch). 29 May 2024. Archived from the original on 29 May 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  26. ↑ Beije, Ton (29 May 2024). "Danny Bakker tekent tweejarig contract bij SC Telstar". Haaglanden Voetbal (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 30 May 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  27. ↑ "Telstar kent droomstart nieuw seizoen met uitoverwinning tegen Vitesse". Beverwijk Nieuws (in Dutch). 10 August 2024. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  28. ↑ Esseveldt, Luuk van (31 October 2024). "Helmond Sport wéér vroeg uitgeschakeld in bekertoernooi: Telstar met 3–0 te sterk" [Helmond Sport eliminated early from cup once again as Telstar win 3–0]. Eindhovens Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  29. ↑ "Telstar haalt finale op tandvlees. Lees hier alles terug over duel met Den Bosch" [Telstar reach final by the skin of their teeth – full recap of the match against Den Bosch]. IJmuider Courant (in Dutch). 23 May 2025. Archived from the original on 27 May 2025. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  30. ↑ "Telstar keert na 47 jaar terug in de Eredivisie, Willem II degradeert" [Telstar return to the Eredivisie after 47 years as Willem II are relegated]. Voetbal International (in Dutch). 1 June 2025. Archived from the original on 1 June 2025. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
  31. ↑ "ADO-speler Danny Bakker over Oranje onder 19 jaar en ADO Den Haag – Vitesse" [ADO player Danny Bakker on Netherlands U19s and ADO Den Haag vs Vitesse]. Omroep West (in Dutch). 13 September 2013. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  32. ↑ "Onze internationals: Danny Bakker bij Jong Oranje" [Our internationals: Danny Bakker with the Netherlands U21s]. ADO Den Haag (in Dutch). 15 May 2015. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020.
  33. ↑ "ADO-speler Danny Bakker haakt geblesseerd af bij Jong Oranje" [ADO player Danny Bakker withdraws from Netherlands U21 squad due to injury]. Omroep West (in Dutch). 4 June 2015. Archived from the original on 30 April 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
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