Hedwiges Maduro
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Hedwiges Martinez-Maduro (born 13 February 1985 in Almere
, Flevoland
) is a Dutch
footballer who plays for Valencia CF
in Spain
.
Mainly a central defender, he can also operate as a defensive midfielder, where he started his career at Ajax Amsterdam.
club's brightest emerging talent in 2003–04. He made his Eredivisie
debuts in the 2004–05 season, first appearing against Roda JC on 27 February 2005, in a 2–1 away win.
In the following seasons, Maduro started more often than not for Ajax, helping the team to two domestic cups
and three Supercups. Overall, he appeared in 105 games for the club, scoring 11 goals.
side Valencia CF
, in a four 1/2-year deal worth €
3 million. Compatriot Ronald Koeman
was the team manager.
His official debut came on 27 January, in a 0–1 home loss against UD Almería
. He started in all 11 matches he played in his first season, but the Che could only finish 10th, even though they won the Spanish Cup
, with the player being an unused substitute in the final
against Getafe CF
- Koeman had already been fired at that point.
In his first full season with Valencia, Maduro started playing a small role, a situation which was created after his late return from the 2008 Summer Olympics
. However, new coach Unai Emery eventually awarded him with first-team action due to injuries and suspensions, and he performed well in various positions, including right-back. On 25 April 2009, he scored his first official goal for the club, netting from a corner kick
to make it 1–1 against FC Barcelona
, in an eventual 2–2 home draw. With Valencia finally finishing in sixth position, he appeared in more than 30 official games during the campaign, in spite of facing stiff competition from the likes of Alexis
or Carlos Marchena
, as only Raúl Albiol
was an undisputed starter in the back-four sector.
for the Netherlands
on 26 March 2005, in a 2006 FIFA World Cup
qualifier
against Romania
. He was picked for the final squad-of-23 by national team manager Marco van Basten (also his coach in Ajax's youth system), appearing four minutes in the 0–0 group stage draw against Argentina
, in an eventual round of 16 exit.
In 2007
, despite already having amassed 12 senior caps, Maduro took part in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
which was held in the Netherlands, and scored the competition's first goal when the Jong Oranje
beat Israel
1–0. He also played in the second match, a 2–1 win against Portugal
which secured a semifinal spot and qualification to the Olympic tournament
.
In the semifinals against England
(1–1 after 120 minutes), Maduro successfully converted his penalty shootout attempt, as Holland won it 13–12 after 32 shots. The Dutch went on to retain their 2006 title by beating Serbia
4–1 in the final, as he was named in the 'UEFA Team of the tournament'.
, and his mother from Curaçao
, both islands in the Caribbean
.
Almere
Almere is a planned city and municipality in the province of Flevoland, the Netherlands, bordering Lelystad and Zeewolde. The municipality of Almere comprises the districts Almere Stad, Almere Haven, Almere Buiten, Almere Hout, Almere Poort and Almere Pampus .Almere is the youngest city in the...
, Flevoland
Flevoland
Flevoland is a province of the Netherlands. Located in the centre of the country, at the location of the former Zuiderzee, the province was established on January 1, 1986; the twelfth province of the country, with Lelystad as its capital...
) is a Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
footballer who plays for Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.
Mainly a central defender, he can also operate as a defensive midfielder, where he started his career at Ajax Amsterdam.
Ajax
At AFC Ajax, Maduro was voted as the AmsterdamAmsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
club's brightest emerging talent in 2003–04. He made his Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
debuts in the 2004–05 season, first appearing against Roda JC on 27 February 2005, in a 2–1 away win.
In the following seasons, Maduro started more often than not for Ajax, helping the team to two domestic cups
KNVB Cup
The KNVB Cup is a competition in the Netherlands organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association since 1899. It was based on the format of the English FA Cup. Outside of the Netherlands, it is often referred to as the Dutch Cup...
and three Supercups. Overall, he appeared in 105 games for the club, scoring 11 goals.
Valencia
In mid-January 2008, after helping Ajax to the third consecutive Johan Cruijff-schaal, Maduro joined La LigaLa Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
side Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
, in a four 1/2-year deal worth €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
3 million. Compatriot Ronald Koeman
Ronald Koeman
Ronald Koeman is a former Dutch footballer, and the current manager of Feyenoord. He is the younger brother of former Feyenoord coach Erwin Koeman and the son of former Dutch international Martin Koeman...
was the team manager.
His official debut came on 27 January, in a 0–1 home loss against UD Almería
UD Almería
Unión Deportiva Almería, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1989 as Almería Club de Fútbol, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, with a 22,000-seat...
. He started in all 11 matches he played in his first season, but the Che could only finish 10th, even though they won the Spanish Cup
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
, with the player being an unused substitute in the final
2008 Copa del Rey Final
The 2008 Copa del Rey Final was the 104th final of the Spanish cup competition, the Copa del Rey. The final was played at Vicente Calderón in Madrid, on 16 April 2008....
against Getafe CF
Getafe CF
Getafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez....
- Koeman had already been fired at that point.
In his first full season with Valencia, Maduro started playing a small role, a situation which was created after his late return from the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
. However, new coach Unai Emery eventually awarded him with first-team action due to injuries and suspensions, and he performed well in various positions, including right-back. On 25 April 2009, he scored his first official goal for the club, netting from a corner kick
Corner kick
A corner kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football. It was first devised in Sheffield under the Sheffield Rules 1867...
to make it 1–1 against FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
, in an eventual 2–2 home draw. With Valencia finally finishing in sixth position, he appeared in more than 30 official games during the campaign, in spite of facing stiff competition from the likes of Alexis
Alexis Ruano Delgado
Alexis Ruano Delgado , simply Alexis, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Sevilla FC in the Spanish first division.Mainly a central defender, he can also operate as left back.-Football career:...
or Carlos Marchena
Carlos Marchena
Carlos Marchena López is a Spanish footballer who plays for Villarreal CF and the Spanish national team.Mainly a central defender with an aggressive approach, he can also pitch in as a defensive midfielder...
, as only Raúl Albiol
Raúl Albiol
Raúl Albiol Tortajada is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team.His main asset is his versatility, as he can play as a central defender, right back or defensive midfielder.-Valencia:...
was an undisputed starter in the back-four sector.
International career
Shortly after making his league debuts with Ajax, Maduro gained his first capCap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
for the Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
on 26 March 2005, in a 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
qualifier
2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for UEFA teams. A total of 51 teams took part, divided in 8 Groups - five groups of 6 teams each and three groups of 7 teams each - competing for 13 places in the World Cup...
against Romania
Romania national football team
The Romania national football team is the national football team of Romania and is controlled by the Romanian Football Federation.Romania is one of only four national teams, the other three being Brazil, France, and Belgium, that took part in the first three World Cups.However, after that...
. He was picked for the final squad-of-23 by national team manager Marco van Basten (also his coach in Ajax's youth system), appearing four minutes in the 0–0 group stage draw against Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
, in an eventual round of 16 exit.
In 2007
2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The UEFA U-21 Championship 2007 were held from 10 June 2007 to 23 June 2007. It is the 16th staging of UEFA's European Under-21 Football Championship....
, despite already having amassed 12 senior caps, Maduro took part in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The European Under-21 Football Championship is a football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. It is held every two years. The competition has existed in its current form since 1978. It was preceded by the Under 23 Challenge Cup which ran from 1967 to 1970...
which was held in the Netherlands, and scored the competition's first goal when the Jong Oranje
Netherlands national under-21 football team
The Netherlands national under-21 football team is the national under-21 team of the Netherlands and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association. The team competes in the European Under-21 Championship, held every two years....
beat Israel
Israel national under-21 football team
Israel's national Under-21 team , also known as Israel Under-21s or Israel U-21s, is considered to be the feeder team for the Israel national football team...
1–0. He also played in the second match, a 2–1 win against Portugal
Portugal national under-21 football team
The Portugal national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation . They are nicknamed "Esperanças." Esperança means hope, thus they are Portugal's hopes for the future...
which secured a semifinal spot and qualification to the Olympic tournament
Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held in Beijing and several other cities in the People's Republic of China from 6 August to 23 August. Associations affiliated with FIFA were invited to send their full women's national teams and men's U-23 teams to participate...
.
In the semifinals against England
England national under-21 football team
England's national Under-21 football team, also known as England Under-21s or England U21, is considered to be the feeder team for the England national football team....
(1–1 after 120 minutes), Maduro successfully converted his penalty shootout attempt, as Holland won it 13–12 after 32 shots. The Dutch went on to retain their 2006 title by beating Serbia
Serbia national under-21 football team
The Serbia national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Serbia and is controlled by the Football Association of Serbia....
4–1 in the final, as he was named in the 'UEFA Team of the tournament'.
Club statistics
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Cup | Apps | Goals | Continental | Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–05 |  Ajax |
12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2005–06 | Ajax |
28 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||||
| 2006–07 | Ajax |
15 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | ||||
| 2007–08 | Ajax |
15 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2007–08 |  Valencia |
11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2008–09 | Valencia |
22 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||
| 2009–10 | Valencia |
18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||||
| 2010–11 | Valencia |
13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| | Total | 134 | 11 | | Total | 27 | 2 | | Total | 30 | 1 | |||
Club
| Team | Award | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ajax |
Dutch Cup KNVB Cup The KNVB Cup is a competition in the Netherlands organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association since 1899. It was based on the format of the English FA Cup. Outside of the Netherlands, it is often referred to as the Dutch Cup... |
2005–06, 2006–07 |
| Ajax |
Dutch Supercup | 2005 Johan Cruijff-schaal X The match for the Johan Cruijff-schaal X was held on 5 August 2005 between Eredivisie 2004-05 champions and KNVB Cup 2004-05 winners PSV and Eredivisie runners-up Ajax. Ajax won the match 2–1.-Match details:... , 2006 Johan Cruijff-schaal XI The match for the Johan Cruijff-schaal XI was held on 13 August 2006 between Eredivisie 2005-06 champions PSV and KNVB Cup 2005-06 winners AFC Ajax. Ajax won the match 3–1.-Match details:... , 2007 Johan Cruijff-schaal XII The match for the Johan Cruijff-schaal XII was held on 11 August 2007 between Eredivisie 2006-07 champions PSV and KNVB Cup 2006-07 winners AFC Ajax. Ajax won the match 1–0.-Match details:... |
| Valencia Valencia CF Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the... |
Spanish Cup Copa del Rey The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol .... |
2007–08 |
International
| Team | Award | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Under-21 European Championship UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship The European Under-21 Football Championship is a football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. It is held every two years. The competition has existed in its current form since 1978. It was preceded by the Under 23 Challenge Cup which ran from 1967 to 1970... |
2007 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship The UEFA U-21 Championship 2007 were held from 10 June 2007 to 23 June 2007. It is the 16th staging of UEFA's European Under-21 Football Championship.... |
|
Personal
Maduro's father is originally from ArubaAruba
Aruba is a 33 km-long island of the Lesser Antilles in the southern Caribbean Sea, located 27 km north of the coast of Venezuela and 130 km east of Guajira Peninsula...
, and his mother from Curaçao
Curaçao
Curaçao is an island in the southern Caribbean Sea, off the Venezuelan coast. The Country of Curaçao , which includes the main island plus the small, uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao , is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands...
, both islands in the Caribbean
Caribbean
The Caribbean is a crescent-shaped group of islands more than 2,000 miles long separating the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, to the west and south, from the Atlantic Ocean, to the east and north...
.