1. Ryan Henk Donk was born on 30 March 1986 and is a former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
14 Facts About Ryan Donk
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Ryan Donk chose to go to AZ as a replacement for Joris Mathijsen who had been sold to German club Hamburger SV, thinking it to be the best for his development.
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Ryan Donk earned himself a place in the starting lineup and impressed with his performances.
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On 31 August 2008, Ryan Donk signed for West Bromwich Albion for one year on loan.
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On 26 June 2009, Ryan Donk moved from AZ in his home country of the Netherlands, to Belgium to play for Club Brugge.
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On 31 August 2016, after being rarely used by Galatasaray during his first season at the club, Ryan Donk joined La Liga club Real Betis in a season-long loan deal, with a buyout clause.
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In 2007 Ryan Donk was called up by Jong Oranje coach Foppe de Haan to be part of his squad for the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship held in the Netherlands.
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Ryan Donk participated in both of their first round group matches against Israel and Portugal to secure a semi final spot and to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
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Ryan Donk left the Dutch squad for a day and returned into the tournament after it was known her health was improving.
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Ryan Donk was the only Dutch player on the field at the end of the game not to shoot a penalty after one England player was unable to shoot due to an injury while England had no substitutes left.
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In 2015, Ryan Donk expressed an interest in representing the Turkey national football team, being eligible through residence in the country.
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Ryan Donk has not received a formal callup to the team.
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In November 2019, Ryan Donk got an official call up by Dean Gorre to represent Suriname.
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In June 2021 Ryan Donk was named to the 23-man Suriname squad for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.