- Position:
- Defender
- Date signed:
- 28th June 2022
Botman is a Dutch defender who signed for Newcastle United from Lille in July 2022.
The Magpies fought off competition from a host of European sides to secure the signature of the 22-year-old, who penned a five-year contract with the club having won the Ligue 1 title and the Trophée des Champions during his two seasons in France.
Botman graduated from the famed Academy set-up at Ajax before - following a loan spell with Heerenveen - he joined Lille, where he played in the Champions League and Europa League. He has captained the Netherlands at under-21 level and has received a number of call-ups to the senior squad.
He enjoyed a fine first season on Tyneside in 2022/23, establishing himself at the heart of United's defence and helping Eddie Howe's side reach the Carabao Cup final and qualify for the Champions League with a fourth-placed finish in the Premier League.
- Full Name:
- Sven Botman
- Position:
- Defender
- Squad Number:
- 4
- Nationality:
- Dutch
- Date of birth:
- 12th January 2000
- Height:
- 193
- Weight:
- 81
- Date signed:
- 28th June 2022
- Previous club:
- Lille, Heerenveen, Ajax
