New Zealand U-20 striker Kian Donkers has transferred between Dutch clubs, joining first division side VVV Venio.
Former Cashmere Technical forward Donkers (19) will play for VVV in their U-21 squad after his move from NEC Nijmegen, who play a division higher in the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football.
Born in the Netherlands, he joined NEC Nijmegen after a successful trial in February 2023, after impressive performances for New Zealand at the 2022 OFC U-19 Championship at which he scored nine goals.
Main photo: Kian Donkers celebrates scoring New Zealand’s opening goal.against the Cook Islands at the 2022 OFC U-19 Championship tournament in Tahiti. Photo: Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.
He scored 11 goals for Cashmere Technical in the 2022 Southern League, and added three more in the Men’s National League.
He went to the 2023 FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup with New Zealand.
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