Sergio Padt
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Sergio Padt is a Dutch
footballer playing for Belgian club K.A.A. Gent and Netherlands U-21 as a goalkeeper. Padt previously played on loan from AFC Ajax for HFC Haarlem
in the Eerste Divisie
, and later for Go Ahead Eagles
. He represented the Netherlands U-17
team at the 2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
.
, whereupon Ajax technical director Martin van Geel
stated "The strength of Sergio is that he is a complete player. He is tall, can join in playing the ball, is good in one-on-one situations and has everything that I expect as an Ajax-goalkeeper."
side HFC Haarlem to gain more experience. He made his debut on 22 January 2010 in a 0–3 away loss to SBV Excelsior. It would turn out to be his only match for Haarlem because the club soon afterward went into bankruptcy, meaning he had to return to Ajax for the remainder of the 2009–10 season.
, Padt signed a new contract with Ajax and was again sent out on loan, this time to Go Ahead Eagles
. On 16 August 2010, he made his Eerste Divisie
debut for the club in the first league match against Sparta Rotterdam
.
Padt became the first keeper at his start in Deventer. He was remarkable with some important saves and became a favourite team player of the fans.
team at the 2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
. Padt was in the starting line-up for all three group games against Belgium, Iceland, and England, but the team failed to qualify for the second round.
Since 2009, Padt has been playing for the Netherlands U-21 team, although Tim Krul
is first-choice keeper in the squad for now. He received his first call-up from manager Cor Pot
for a 2011 European U-21 Championship
qualification match against Finland. On 18 May 2010, Padt made his debut for the U-21 side in a match against Portugal.
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|2010–11
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|2011–12
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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 playing for Belgian club K.A.A. Gent and Netherlands U-21 as a goalkeeper. Padt previously played on loan from AFC Ajax for HFC Haarlem
HFC Haarlem
HFC Haarlem was a Dutch football club from the city of Haarlem, established in 1889. The club won the Dutch national title in 1946 and reached five Cup finals, winning in 1902 and 1912...
in the Eerste Divisie
Eerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
, and later for Go Ahead Eagles
Go Ahead Eagles
The Go Ahead Eagles are a football club from Deventer, Netherlands, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie. The club's home stadium is De Adelaarshorst. To date, the club has won the national championship four times...
. He represented the Netherlands U-17
Netherlands national under-17 football team
The Netherlands national under-17 football team represents Netherlands in international football at this age level and is controlled by the Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond — KNVB, the governing body for football in Netherlands...
team at the 2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
The UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship 2007 Final Tournament was held in Belgium from May 2, 2007, to May 13, 2007. Top 5 teams will qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup 2007...
.
AFC Ajax
Prior to joining Ajax, Padt played for R.K.S.V. Pancratius and SV Hoofddorp. On 28 March 2008, he signed his first contract for AjaxAjax Amsterdam
Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax , also referred to as AFC Ajax, Ajax Amsterdam or simply Ajax , is a professional football club from Amsterdam, Netherlands...
, whereupon Ajax technical director Martin van Geel
Martin van Geel
Martin van Geel is a retired Dutch footballer who was active as a midfielder. Van Geel made his professional debut at Willem II Tilburg, and also played for Ajax Amsterdam, Roda JC and Feyenoord Rotterdam.-Honours:...
stated "The strength of Sergio is that he is a complete player. He is tall, can join in playing the ball, is good in one-on-one situations and has everything that I expect as an Ajax-goalkeeper."
HFC Haarlem
In early 2010, Padt was sent out on loan to Eerste DivisieEerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
side HFC Haarlem to gain more experience. He made his debut on 22 January 2010 in a 0–3 away loss to SBV Excelsior. It would turn out to be his only match for Haarlem because the club soon afterward went into bankruptcy, meaning he had to return to Ajax for the remainder of the 2009–10 season.
Go Ahead Eagles
For the 2010-11 season2010–11 Eerste Divisie
-League table:-Results:...
, Padt signed a new contract with Ajax and was again sent out on loan, this time to Go Ahead Eagles
Go Ahead Eagles
The Go Ahead Eagles are a football club from Deventer, Netherlands, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie. The club's home stadium is De Adelaarshorst. To date, the club has won the national championship four times...
. On 16 August 2010, he made his Eerste Divisie
Eerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
debut for the club in the first league match against Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam is the oldest professional football team in the Netherlands, established on April 1, 1888. Sparta is one of three professional football clubs from Rotterdam, the others being Excelsior and Feyenoord , the latter playing in the Eredivisie.-History:Sparta was first founded in 1887....
.
Padt became the first keeper at his start in Deventer. He was remarkable with some important saves and became a favourite team player of the fans.
KAA Gent
On June 30th Sergio came to an agreement with AA Gent. On the 6. July, the transfer was finished. He signed his contract until 2013 on that day. On November 27, 2011 he made his official debut in the Belgian pro league for Ghent in the 2-0 victory against RC Genk.International career
Padt represented the Netherlands U-17Netherlands national under-17 football team
The Netherlands national under-17 football team represents Netherlands in international football at this age level and is controlled by the Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond — KNVB, the governing body for football in Netherlands...
team at the 2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
The UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship 2007 Final Tournament was held in Belgium from May 2, 2007, to May 13, 2007. Top 5 teams will qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup 2007...
. Padt was in the starting line-up for all three group games against Belgium, Iceland, and England, but the team failed to qualify for the second round.
Since 2009, Padt has been playing for the Netherlands U-21 team, although Tim Krul
Tim Krul
Timothy Michael "Tim" Krul is a Dutch footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Newcastle United and the Netherlands national team.-Newcastle United:...
is first-choice keeper in the squad for now. He received his first call-up from manager Cor Pot
Cor Pot
Cornelis Pot is a Dutch football manager and former footballer.- Playing career :He started his career with the academy of Sparta in Rotterdam, and subsequently moved to the Ajax academy.Clubs*1969 - 1972 Sparta...
for a 2011 European U-21 Championship
2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
UEFA U-21 Championship 2011 was the 18th staging of UEFA's European Under-21 Football Championship. The final tournament was hosted by Denmark between 11 and 25 June 2011....
qualification match against Finland. On 18 May 2010, Padt made his debut for the U-21 side in a match against Portugal.
Statistics
|-|2009–10
2009–10 Eerste Divisie
-Coaches and budget:-Results table:Source: -Standings:-Standings 1st Period:Source: -Standings 2nd Period:Source: -Standings 3rd Period:Source: -Standings 4th Period:Source: ...
|||HFC Haarlem
HFC Haarlem
HFC Haarlem was a Dutch football club from the city of Haarlem, established in 1889. The club won the Dutch national title in 1946 and reached five Cup finals, winning in 1902 and 1912...
||rowspan="2"|Eerste Divisie
Eerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
||1||0||-||-||-||-||1||0
|-
|2010–11
2010–11 Eerste Divisie
-League table:-Results:...
|||Go Ahead Eagles
Go Ahead Eagles
The Go Ahead Eagles are a football club from Deventer, Netherlands, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie. The club's home stadium is De Adelaarshorst. To date, the club has won the national championship four times...
||34||0||-||-||-||-||34||0
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|2011–12
2011–12 Belgian Pro League
-Personnel and sponsoring:-During summer break:-During regular season:-League table:-Positions by round:Note: The classification was made after the weekend of each matchday, so postponed matches were only processed at the time they were played to represent the real evolution in standings.-Results:...
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