Name: Stefan de Vrij

Full name: Stefan de Vrij

Nationality: Dutch (Netherlands)

Date of birth: 5 February 1992

Place of birth: Ouderkerk aan den IJssel, Netherlands

Position: Centre-back (central defender)

Current club (as of 2026): Inter Milan (note: the user mentioned Lazio; Stefan de Vrij played for Lazio from 2014–2018 before joining Inter Milan in 2018)

• Youth career: Feyenoord youth academy
• Senior clubs:
  • Feyenoord (2010–2014)
  • SS Lazio (2014–2018)
  • Inter Milan (2018–present)
• Notable achievements:
  • Serie A champion with Inter Milan (2020–21)
  • Consistent Dutch national team centre-back with many caps, represented the Netherlands at major tournaments including UEFA Euro 2012, Euro 2020 (played in 2021), and the 2014 FIFA World Cup
  • Recognized for reading of the game, strong positional sense, aerial ability and composure on the ball
• International career: Regular for the Netherlands national team; made senior debut in 2012 and has accumulated numerous caps and several goals (including important set-piece contributions)

Style of play: Left-footed centre-back known for calm distribution, accurate long passing, good anticipation and ability to play in a back three or four. Strong defensively in aerial duels and effective at organizing the back line.

Additional notes: Stefan de Vrij moved from Lazio to Inter Milan on a free transfer in 2018 after his contract with Lazio expired. During his time at Lazio he established himself as one of Serie A’s top defenders, which earned him the transfer to Inter and continued prominence at both club and international level.