Ruben Kluivert

Nationality

Dutch

Date of Birth

21-05-2001

On the Pitch

Ruben Kluivert, born in Amsterdam in 2001, is a tall, composed center-back currently playing for Lyon in Ligue 1. He progressed through AFC and Utrecht’s youth ranks before making his Eredivisie debut in May 2022. After spells at Dordrecht and a season in Portugal with Casa Pia, where he recorded over 20 appearances and scored his first professional goal, he secured a move to Lyon in July 2025. Known for his calm reading of the game, disciplined defending, and clean left foot, Kluivert is building his place in French top-flight football.

Off the Pitch

Hailing from a footballing dynasty, his father Patrick and brother Justin are both Dutch internationals, Ruben already shows promise off the field. While he maintains a relatively low public profile, he embraces streetwear, reflecting his family’s flair for fashion. A thoughtful figure, he’s expressed interest in mentoring youth and has participated in community sports programs in both the Netherlands and Portugal. Though still early in his journey, Ruben balances professional focus with cultural identity, hinting at broader ambitions beyond football.