Jorrel Hato is a Dutch footballer, have a look at his age and height
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According to reports, Arsenal is thinking about making a bid to sign Jorrel Hato, a young defender from Ajax, as part of Mikel Arteta’s plan to bolster the team’s defensive lineup with talented players.
Who is Ajax football player Jorrel Hato, bio, age, height, position, style of play and kit number
🚨 Arsenal are plotting a move for Ajax teenager Jorrel Hato as the club looks to strengthen Mikel Arteta's defence in the long-term.
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) January 5, 2024
With the departure of Jurrien Timber to the Emirates, the Gunners could recruit the 17-year-old Hato, their second signing from Ajax, in a matter of months. Due to an ACL injury sustained during the season’s first match against Nottingham Forest, Timber’s possibilities in the Premier League have been restricted.
Arsenal is now seeing Jorrel Hato as one of the most exciting talents in his age group who is well-known for his flexibility as a left- or center-back. Due to this, he has recently become a trending topic of discussion, with many people trying to know more about him:
Who is Jorrel Hato?
Jorrel Hato is a Dutch football player. He has been in the news because Arsenal is trying to sign him after Jurrien Timber’s departure due to injury.
He was born on 7 March 2006 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He has Curaçaoan and Cape Verdean roots.
His height is 1.82 meters or 6 feet, and he is currently 17 years old.
Jorrel Hato (NED) is a an inverted wing back and currently plays for Ajax and his preferred foot is Left. His jersey number at Ajax is 4.
His career
In 2018, Jorrel Hato moved to Ajax from Sparta Rotterdam. Signing an extension in March 2022 until 2025, he exhibited leadership as Ajax’s youth team captain, notably scoring a solo goal in the UEFA Youth League against Napoli.
In January 2023, he made his senior debut in a KNVB Cup match against Den Bosch. He then made his Eredivisie debut, making him the third-youngest player in Ajax history. He was also included in the 2023 KNVB Cup final and earned The Guardian as one of the standout global players.
Playing for his country, Jorrel Hato ascended from the Dutch under-16 squad to captaining them in 2022. His finest moment as an international player came when he was called up to the senior Netherlands squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers. In November 2023, he made his senior team debut against Gibraltar.