Sergiño Dest
Dest with the United States U20 in 2019
Personal information
Full name Sergiño Gianni Dest[1]
Date of birth (2000-11-03) November 3, 2000[2]
Place of birth Almere, Netherlands[2]
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.71 m)[3]
Position(s) Full-back
Team information
Current team
 PSV
(on loan from Barcelona)
Number 8
Youth career
2009–2012 Almere City
2012–2018 Ajax
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 Jong Ajax 18 (1)
2019–2020 Ajax 23 (0)
2020– Barcelona 51 (2)
2022–2023 → AC Milan (loan) 8 (0)
2023– → PSV (loan) 12 (1)
International career‡
2016–2017 United States U17 5 (0)
2018–2019 United States U20 12 (1)
2019– United States 32 (2)
Medal record
Representing  United States
Men's soccer
CONCACAF Nations League
Winner2021 United States
Winner2023 United States
CONCACAF U-20 Championship
WinnerUnited States 2018U-20 Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 13, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of November 20, 2023

Sergiño Gianni Dest (born November 3, 2000) is a professional soccer player who plays as a full-back for Eredivisie club PSV Eindhoven, on loan from La Liga side Barcelona, and the United States national team.

Dest began his professional career with Jong Ajax after featuring in the club's youth academy, later debuting with the Ajax senior team in July 2019. He won the Ajax Talent of the Year award in 2020 and was on the final shortlist of the 2020 Golden Boy.[4][5] He transferred to Barcelona in October 2020 for a fee of €21 million, winning the 2020–21 Copa del Rey with the club.[6] In 2023 he went on loan to PSV Eindhoven.

Born in the Netherlands, he debuted for the United States national team in September 2019 and won the CONCACAF Nations League in 2021 and 2023. He won the 2019 U.S. Young Soccer Player of the Year award.

Early life

Born in the Netherlands to a Surinamese-American father and a Dutch mother, Dest played for the youth academy of Almere City until 2012, when he moved to the Ajax youth academy. Initially a forward, he progressed through the ranks of the club until making the switch to a full-back.[7]

Club career

Ajax

Dest debuted for Jong Ajax on October 15, 2018, in a 2–1 loss against Jong PSV. Dest impressed over the course of the 2018–19 season, making 18 appearances in the Dutch Eerste Divisie and tallying one goal and two assists.[8] He also scored one goal and provided one assist in seven appearances in the prestigious UEFA Youth League.[8]

On July 27, 2019, Dest made his debut for the Ajax first team in an official game when he started the 2019 Johan Cruyff Shield match against rivals PSV Eindhoven.[8] Ajax won the match 2–0 and claimed the trophy.[9] On August 10, 2019, Dest debuted in the Eredivisie, replacing Noussair Mazraoui in the 54th minute of Ajax's 5–0 home win against FC Emmen.[10] He also appeared as a substitute in qualifying matches for the UEFA Champions League against PAOK and APOEL. In September, Dest was officially promoted to the Ajax first-team squad. On September 17, 2019, he made his first start in the Champions League against Lille OSC, a match which Ajax won 3–0.[11] Dest finished his first senior season with 35 appearances in which he scored two goals—both in a KNVB Cup fixture against Telstar.[12][13]

Barcelona

On October 1, 2020, Dest transferred to Barcelona for an initial €21 million fee plus a further €5 million in variables. He signed a five-year contract with the club with a buyout clause set at €400 million.[7] Dest made his debut for Barcelona on October 4, coming on as a 75th minute substitute for Jordi Alba in a 1–1 draw against Sevilla.[14] With the appearance, Dest became the first American to appear for Barcelona in La Liga.[15] On October 20, he became the first American to play for Barcelona in a UEFA Champions League match.[16] Later that month, Dest set another milestone, becoming the first American to play in El Clásico; Barcelona fell to a 1–3 defeat to rivals Real Madrid but Dest's performance in the match was praised.[17] On November 25, 2020, Dest scored his first goal for Barcelona in a 4–0 away win over Dynamo Kyiv in the Champions League group stage.[18] In doing so, Dest became the first American to score a professional goal for the club.[19] On March 21, 2021, he scored a brace in a 6–1 away win over Real Sociedad.[20]

Dest playing for Barcelona in 2021

Loan to AC Milan

On September 1, 2022, Dest signed for Serie A club AC Milan on a one-year loan with option to buy for €20 million.[21][22] Dest made his Serie A debut on September 17, in a match against Napoli. He entered the match at halftime, replacing Davide Calabria.[23]

International career

Dest has dual nationality making him eligible to play for either the United States or the Netherlands and ultimately chose to play for the United States' senior national team.[24] Dest has represented the United States at youth and full international level. He played five games in total for the United States under-17 team, including four appearances at the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup.[25][26] He represented the United States under-20 team at the 2019 FIFA Under-20 World Cup, where he played four matches.[27] In total, he made 12 appearances and scored one goal for the under-20 team.[25]

Dest made his senior debut for the United States on September 6, 2019, starting and playing 68 minutes in a 3–0 friendly loss against Mexico.[28] Dest chose to commit his international future to the United States at the senior level on October 28, 2019.[29] He was included in the United States' 26-man roster for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.[30][31]

During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Dest provided the assist for Christian Pulisic's winning goal in a 1–0 victory over Iran, which sent the United States into the Round of 16. In that next game against Netherlands (his birth nation), he was culpable in leaving too much space for Daley Blind to score the second Dutch goal in a 3–1 defeat for the U.S.[32]

At the 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League on November 20, 2023 against Trinidad and Tobago, Dest was sent off after receiving 2 yellow cards in 20 seconds after controversially arguing with the referee and U.S. teammates.[33]

Style of play

Dest combines many key qualities needed in a full-back, including strong attacking prowess, solid defensive play, and being excellent in possession. He has the ability to take players on and his pace is a virtue going forward and defending.[7]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played January 13, 2024[12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[lower-alpha 1] Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Jong Ajax 2018–19 Eerste Divisie 171———171
2019–20 Eerste Divisie 10———10
Total 181———181
Ajax 2019–20 Eredivisie 2004210[lower-alpha 2]01[lower-alpha 3]0352
2020–21 Eredivisie 30———30
Total 2304210010382
Barcelona 2020–21 La Liga 302307[lower-alpha 4]11[lower-alpha 5]0413
2021–22 La Liga 210109[lower-alpha 6]000310
Total 5124016110723
AC Milan (loan) 2022–23 Serie A 80104[lower-alpha 4]01[lower-alpha 7]0140
PSV (loan) 2023–24 Eredivisie 121008[lower-alpha 4]0—201
Career total 112492381301627
  1. ↑ Includes KNVB Cup, Copa del Rey and Coppa Italia
  2. ↑ Eight appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League
  3. ↑ Appearance in Johan Cruyff Shield
  4. 1 2 3 Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
  5. ↑ Appearance in Supercopa de España
  6. ↑ Four appearances in UEFA Champions League, five appearances in UEFA Europa League
  7. ↑ Appearance in Supercoppa Italiana

International

As of match played November 20, 2023[34]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
United States 201930
202020
2021102
202280
202390
Total322
Scores and results list United States' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Dest goal.[34]
List of international goals scored by Sergiño Dest
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1March 25, 2021Stadion Wiener Neustadt, Wiener Neustadt, Austria6 Jamaica1–04–1Friendly
2October 13, 2021Lower.com Field, Columbus, United States15 Costa Rica1–12–12022 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honors

Ajax

Barcelona

United States U20

United States

Individual

References

  1. ↑ "Acta del Partido celebrado el 21 de noviembre de 2020, en Madrid" [Minutes of the Match held on 21 November 2020, in Madrid] (in Spanish). Royal Spanish Football Federation. Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Sergiño Dest". US Soccer. Archived from the original on September 27, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Sergiño Dest". A.C. Milan. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Ajax roept Ziyech uit tot Speler van het Jaar; Dest talent van het jaar". Ajaxfanatics.nl. May 15, 2020. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Haaland wins Golden Boy Award; USMNT's Dest, 2 Canadians make list". NBC Sports. December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  6. 1 2 Lowe, Sid (April 17, 2021). "Messi stars as Barcelona thrash Athletic Bilbao to lift Copa del Rey". The Guardian. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  7. 1 2 3 "Agreement with Ajax for transfer of Sergiño Dest". fcbarcelona.com. FC Barcelona. October 1, 2020. Archived from the original on October 1, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "18-Year-Old American Sergiño Dest Goes Full 90 In Ajax Senior Debut". The 18. July 28, 2019. Archived from the original on August 3, 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Ajax vs. PSV 2 - 0". Soccerway.com. Archived from the original on August 22, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Ajax 5 - 0 Emmen". Soccerway.com. Archived from the original on September 18, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Ajax – LOSC 2020 History". UEFA. Archived from the original on August 1, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  12. 1 2 "Sergiño Dest". Soccerway. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Watch: USMNT's Sergiño Dest Scores Two Goals for Ajax". Sports Illustrated. December 18, 2019. Archived from the original on December 1, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  14. ↑ Marsden, Sam (October 4, 2020). "Barcelona debutant Sergino Dest happy to play on left or right for Koeman". ESPN. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Sergiño Dest Makes Debut for Barcelona as First American Player". Sports Illustrated. October 4, 2020. Archived from the original on December 1, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  16. ↑ "Barcelona vs. Ferencvaros on CBS All Access: Live stream UEFA Champions League, how to watch on TV, info". CBSSports.com. October 20, 2020. Archived from the original on October 20, 2020. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
  17. ↑ "Sergino Dest impressive in historic El Clasico appearance". SBI Soccer. October 24, 2020. Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  18. ↑ "Dynamo Kyiv 0–4 Barcelona". BBC Sport. November 24, 2020. Archived from the original on November 24, 2020. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  19. ↑ "Sergiño Dest Scores in Champions League for Barcelona; Konrad Makes Club Debut". Sports Illustrated. November 24, 2020. Archived from the original on November 24, 2020. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  20. ↑ "USMNT's Sergiño Dest Scores Two Goals for Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad". Sports Illustrated. March 21, 2021. Archived from the original on March 22, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  21. ↑ "Sergiño Dest joins AC Milan: official statement". AC Milan. Archived from the original on September 2, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  22. ↑ "USMNT star Dest leaves Barcelona to join AC Milan on loan | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  23. ↑ Presnell, Will (September 18, 2022). "Milan vs Napoli Player Ratings: Dest's Nightmare Debut". The Cult of Calcio. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  24. ↑ "Dest chooses to play for US over Netherlands". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  25. 1 2 "S. Dest". besoccer.com. Archived from the original on August 30, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  26. ↑ "ASN: Sergino Dest, 16, Is Opening Eyes at the U-17 World Cup". americansoccernow.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  27. ↑ "United States U20 Scoring Squad". ESPN. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  28. ↑ "Dest debuts against Mexico as US makes 6 changes". sports.yahoo.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2019. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  29. ↑ "Sergino Dest chooses United States over Netherlands | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer. Archived from the original on September 19, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  30. ↑ Dest, Sergiño. "A dream come true to be called up for my first World Cup! I will give everything for the country! Let's goooo!". Twitter. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  31. ↑ "Berhalter Names 26 Player USMNT Roster For 2022 FIFA World Cup". www.ussoccer.com. Archived from the original on November 15, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  32. ↑ Three takeaways as USA suffer World Cup exit against Netherlands Archived December 6, 2022, at the Wayback Machine, Matthew Doyle, Major League Soccer website. December 3, 2022.
  33. ↑ Rasmussen, Karl (November 20, 2023). "USMNT's Sergino Dest Sent Off After Receiving Two Yellow Cards in 20 Seconds". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  34. 1 2 "Sergiño Dest". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  35. ↑ "TSG announces the 2018 CU20 Best XI". CONCACAF.com. November 21, 2018. Archived from the original on November 14, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  36. ↑ "Christian Pulisic, Ethan Horvath lead U.S. over Mexico in Nations League final". ESPN. June 6, 2021. Archived from the original on June 7, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  37. ↑ "U.S. beats Canada to win Nations League as Balogun opens account". ESPN. June 18, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  38. ↑ "TSG announces the 2018 CU20 individual awards". CONCACAF. November 21, 2018. Archived from the original on June 1, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  39. ↑ "Sergiño Dest, Brianna Pinto and Nick Mayhugh Win 2019 U.S. Soccer Player of the Year Honors for Young Male, Young Female and Player With a Disability". USSF. Archived from the original on December 17, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
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