Nelson Amadin (born 31 October 2001) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Schalke 04 II.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Nelson Efosa Amadin | ||
Date of birth | (2001-10-31) 31 October 2001 (age 20)[1] | ||
Place of birth | Rotterdam, Netherlands[2] | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Schalke 04 II | ||
Number | 29 | ||
Youth career | |||
0000–2011 | Spartaan '20 | ||
2011–2019 | Feyenoord | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2021 | Dordrecht | 20 | (0) |
2022– | Schalke 04 II | 4 | (3) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 May 2022 |
Born in Rotterdam, Amadin started his career in the youth of Spartaan '20, before moving to the Feyenoord academy. In 2019, he moved to FC Dordrecht as a free agent and signing a two-year contract.[3] He made his senior debut on 15 November 2019 in a 1–1 home draw against Roda JC Kerkrade, coming on as a substitute in the 66th minute for Thomas Schalekamp.[4] His contract was not renewed, making him a free agent on 1 July 2021.[5]
On 7 January 2022, Amadin announced via Instagram that he had joined Schalke 04.[6] Shortly after, the club confirmed the signing and stated that he had been added to the reserve team competing in Regionalliga West.[7] He made his debut for the club on 22 January in a 4–1 away victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach II, immediately contributing with two goals to secure the win.[8][9]
Amadin is the nephew of Bayern Munich player Joshua Zirkzee. They both played youth football with Spartaan '20.[10]
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