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KNVB Lowers Minimum Age for Young Talent in Leagues

7/19/2025

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The KNVB has made a groundbreaking decision, lowering the minimum age for players in the Eredivisie and Keuken Kampioen Divisie from 16 to 15. This exciting change, which also extends to women's leagues, opens the door for young talent. PEC Zwolle's 15-year-old sensation, Jadiel Pereira da Gama, could etch his name in history as the youngest player to debut by September 28.

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The KNVB has made a groundbreaking decision, lowering the minimum age for players in the Eredivisie and Keuken Kampioen Divisie from 16 to 15. This exciting change, which also extends to women's leagues, opens the door for young talent. PEC Zwolle's 15-year-old sensation, Jadiel Pereira da Gama, could etch his name in history as the youngest player to debut by September 28.