About Daniël de Ridder
Daniël Robin Frederick de Ridder (born 6 March 1984) is a Dutch former professional footballer. He played as a winger operating either on the right or left side but would occasionally play a more advanced role. He represented Ajax, Celta Vigo, Birmingham City, Wigan Athletic, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Grasshoppers, Heerenveen, RKC Waalwijk and Cambuur. Since 2016, De Ridder has worked as a pundit for football program NOS Eredivisie op Vrijdag. De Ridder worked his way up to first-team selection from Ajax's youth department, making his full debut in an away game against Roda JC on 21 January 2004, and scored his first goal against Willem II on 16 May. On 3 April 2006, De Ridder scored his first official goal for Celta against Atlético Madrid. De Ridder got his first assist against Newcastle United coming off the bench and swinging in an 89th-minute corner for a dramatic Titus Bramble equalizer. During his time with Hapoel, De Ridder scored a crucial goal against Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv F.C. in the 46th minute (which won the game for Hapoel).
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