Sven Botman, born on 12th January 2000 and currently aged 25, hails from the Netherlands and is a key defensive player, primarily operating as a central defender for Newcastle United. Standing tall at 6ft 3in (1.93m) and weighing in at 13st (83kg), Botman is not a footballer you can simply overlook on any given matchday. He proudly wears the number 4 jersey for The Magpies.
As per the details provided by Transfermarkt, Botman's current market value is approximately £35.5m. Furthermore, his contract with Newcastle United remains active for another 2 years and 1 month, with a set expiration date of 30 June 2027.
Botman kicked off his professional career with Jong Ajax in the 2018 - 2019 season, during which he accumulated 28 first team appearances and scored two goals. His performances caught the eye of Heerenveen, prompting a move to the Dutch side for the 2019 - 2020 season, where he notched another two goals in 26 appearances.
His football journey then took him to France, joining Ligue 1 side Lille for the 2020 - 2021 season. He provided impressive defensive solidity with 37 first team appearances and no goals. The following campaign, 2021 - 2022, saw him continue his consistency, gaining 25 more appearances whilst adding three goals to his tally for Lille.
The 2022 - 2023 season saw Botman make a significant move to the English Premier League, signing for Newcastle United. He swiftly established his place in the team, earning 36 first team appearances. He subsequently made 17 appearances in the 2023 - 2024 season, scoring twice. In the current 2024 - 2025 season, he has already made eight first team appearances for Newcastle, and is set to continue his Premier League journey with the club in the 2025 - 2026 season.
Botman's contribution has also played a pivotal part in Newcastle United's European journey, participating in the Champions League 2023 - 2024 with one start, and making his mark in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 with two starts.
