Ritchie De Laet: Biography, Facts and Career
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Ritchie Ria Alfons De Laet (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɪtɕi də ˈlaːt]; born 28 November 1988) is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a defender. De Laet played for various youth teams before joining the Royal Antwerp youth academy, where he was eventually picked up by Stoke City in 2007. Two years later, De Laet was signed by Premier League champions Manchester United where he mainly appeared for the reserves besides being sent on loan spells. In 2012, he joined Leicester City where he played more consistently and was part of the historic team winning the 2015–16 Premier League. He then had a three-year stint with Aston Villa, before returning to Royal Antwerp in 2019 where he won the domestic double. De Laet made his international debut for Belgium in 2009, and gained two caps for the national team.
Quick facts about Ritchie De Laet
- Full name: Ritchie De Laet
- Born: 1988-11-28
- Nationality: Belgium
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q309781
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Who is Ritchie De Laet?
Ritchie Ria Alfons De Laet (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɪtɕi də ˈlaːt]; born 28 November 1988) is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a defender. De Laet played for various youth teams before joining the Royal Antwerp youth academy, where he was eventually picked up by Stoke City in 2007.
What nationality is Ritchie De Laet?
Ritchie De Laet is Belgium.
When was Ritchie De Laet born?
Ritchie De Laet was born on 1988-11-28.
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