Dani Mathieu (born 9 February 2001) is a Dutch professional

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who plays as a

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for

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side Willem II.

Career

Born in

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, he plays as a central midfielder. He was in the youth academy at

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. He signed for Willem II in July 2022, agreeing a two-year contract. During the 2022–23 season he suffered a concussion which ruled him out of action for a number of weeks. He scored his first league goal for Willem II in a 3–0 win in the

on 6 February 2023 against

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. In September 2024, he suffered a knee injury which required surgery and ruled him out of the rest of Willem II’s

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2024–25 campaign.

Personal life

He is of

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descent. He is the brother of footballer

Justin Mathieu Justin Mathieu (born 12 April 1996) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a attacking midfielder or winger for Bahraini Premier League club Al-Riffa. Career Willem II Born in Goirle, Mathieu began his football career at amateur club ...

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mathieu, Dani 2002 births Living people People from Tilburg Dutch people of Indonesian descent Sportspeople of Indonesian descent Men's association football midfielders Dutch men's footballers Willem II Tilburg players Eredivisie players Eerste Divisie players Footballers from North Brabant 21st-century Dutch sportsmen