Marten Elco de Roon is a Dutch professional footballer who plays defensive midfielder for Serie A club Atalanta and the Netherlands national team.
His career began with Sparta Rotterdam, where he showed his talent and versatility as a defensive midfielder.
De Roon then moved to SC Heerenveen, another Dutch club, to further hone his skills.
2015 De Roon jumped into Italian football, joining Serie A club Atalanta.
His performances in Italy attracted the attention of English club Middlesbrough and he spent a short time playing in the Premier League before returning to Atalanta in 2017.
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- Full name: Marten Elco de Roon
- Stage name: Marten Elco de Roon
- Date of birth: March 29, 1991
- Age: 33 years old
- Place of birth: Zwijndrecht, Netherlands.
- Nationality: Dutch
- Occupation: Dutch professional soccer player
- Height: 1.86 m
- Parent: Wouter de Roon
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Ricarda de Roon
- Children: Linn-Sophie de Roon, Evie de Roon, and Bo de Roon
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Marten Elco de Roon was born on March 29, 1991 in Zwijndrecht, Netherlands. He was born and raised by two parents, his father being Wouter de Roon, although his mother’s name is unknown.
He may have grown up with his siblings but their names have not been made public. De Roon is a Dutch professional footballer who primarily plays as a defensive midfielder.
Although details of his formal education have not been made public, it is possible that he attended schools in the Netherlands as a youth. De Roon’s ethnicity is Dutch, although his religious beliefs are unknown to the public.
Career
Marten de Roon is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He started his youth career at VV ASWH before joining Feyenoord’s youth academy. De Roon made his professional debut for Sparta Rotterdam in 2009.
In April 2012, Eredivisie club SC Heerenveen announced they had signed De Roon on a three-year contract. In July 2015, he was signed by Italian Serie A side Atalanta. De Roon spent the 2016-2017 season on loan at Premier League club Middlesbrough.
De Roon represented the Netherlands at U-19 level, making his debut and scoring his first goal for U-19 Oranje in a 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifying match against Malta.
Manager Ronald Koeman then called him up to the senior Netherlands national team in March 2018. De Roon was named in the Netherlands squad for the postponed UEFA Euro 2020 in 2021 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
De Roon is known for his strong defending, including tackles, interceptions and clearances. Unfortunately, he was not selected for the Dutch squad for UEFA Euro 2024 due to a knee injury.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @martenderoon15
Personal life
Marten Elco de Roon is a Dutch professional football midfielder who plays for Premier League club Middlesbrough. He is married to his wife Ricarda de Roon, a successful Dutch businesswoman and media personality.
The couple has three children: Linn-Sophie de Roon, Evie de Roon and Bo de Roon. They are described as a close-knit family, enjoying spending quality time together and supporting each other in their endeavors.
Net worth
Marten de Roon’s net worth is approximately $10 million. This figure is based on his successful career as a professional footballer, mainly with Atalanta and the Dutch national team.
His career was marked by steady achievements and substantial earnings, which contributed to his considerable wealth.
