Shane Kluivert


Shane Patrick Kluivert is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Segunda Federación team Barcelona Atlètic.

Club career

Born in Zaandam to Patrick Kluivert and Rossana Lima, Kluivert started his career with Amsterdam-based side Buitenveldert, before a move to French side Paris Saint-Germain, where his father was serving as technical director. In August 2017, he followed in the footsteps of his father by signing for Spanish side Barcelona.
On 15 October 2024, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2007 worldwide.

International career

Kluivert has represented the Netherlands at under-16 level, receiving his first call-up in September 2022. He remains eligible to represent Suriname.

Personal life

Family

Kluivert hails from a footballing family, with his father, Patrick Kluivert, having notably played for numerous top clubs across Europe, as well as the Netherlands national football team. In addition to this, his grandfather is former Surinamese international Kenneth Kluivert, and his half-brothers, Justin, Quincy and Ruben, have all pursued careers in professional football, with Justin also representing the Netherlands at international level. Justin, Quincy and Ruben currently ply their trade in football with AFC Bournemouth, AVV Zeeburgia and Olympique Lyonnais respectively.

Cooking

As well as football, Kluivert also has an interest in cooking, running Instagram and YouTube accounts dedicated to this passion. He has had two cooking books published; the first in 2018, called Koken met Shane, and the second in 2020, called Vega met Shane.

Sponsorship

In July 2017, he signed a contract with American sportswear manufacturer Nike. At the age of nine, he was the youngest European athlete with a clothing contract at the time. He extended this contract in 2022.

Honours

Barcelona