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About Patrick van Aanholt
Patrick van Aanholt is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a left-back. He recently played for the Dutch Eredivisie club Sparta Rotterdam. Known for his speed and attacking skills from the defensive line, he has spent over a decade playing at the highest level of European football. He began his professional career at Chelsea, where he was used sparingly, spending time on loan at five other clubs. He joined Sunderland for around £1.5 million in 2014 and was transferred to Crystal Palace in January 2017, for a fee rising to £14 million. Van Aanholt represented the Netherlands at numerous youth levels before making his full international debut in 2013. He played for the senior side at UEFA Euro 2020.
