1. Rydell Romano Poepon was born on 28 August 1987 and is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a striker for Derde Klasse club DWS.
15 Facts About Rydell Poepon
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An academy graduate of Ajax, Poepon made his senior debut for Willem II in 2007.
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Rydell Poepon is a former Netherlands youth international, having gained two caps for the Netherlands U21 team in 2007.
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Rydell Poepon played in the youth departments of AFC, ASV Fortius and Zeeburgia until he was included in the youth academy of Ajax.
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Rydell Poepon progressed through the youth ranks there, but never made an appearance for their senior team.
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Rydell Poepon was sent on loan to Willem II in January 2006.
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Ajax agreed, after Rydell Poepon's contract was extended for four years.
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Rydell Poepon then scored a brace against Excelsior and scored a hat-trick at home against NEC.
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Rydell Poepon moved abroad for the first time in his career after signing with French Ligue 2 club Valenciennes in August 2014.
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Rydell Poepon made 35 appearances in the second tier in which he scored seven goals.
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In July 2015, Rydell Poepon signed a two-year deal with Azerbaijan Premier League club Qarabag.
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Rydell Poepon signed a six-month contract with Roda JC Kerkrade in January 2016, with an option for another year.
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In June 2016, Rydell Poepon signed a two-year contract with Turkish second-tier TFF First League club Boluspor.
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In June 2018, Rydell Poepon moved to Gazisehir Gaziantep, before returning to Boluspor one year later, in August 2019.
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On 31 August 2021, Rydell Poepon signed a one-year contract with Tweede Divisie club IJsselmeervogels.