Daan Klomp

Daan Klomp (born 10 August 1998) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC.

Daan Klomp
Player running to warm up
Klomp in 2022 with Cavalry
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-08-10) 10 August 1998
Place of birth Wissenkerke, Netherlands
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
 Cavalry FC
Number 4
Youth career
VV Bevelanders
JVOZ
2014–2017 NAC Breda
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2020 NAC Breda 9 (0)
2017–2018 → FC Oss (loan) 4 (0)
2019–2020 → Helmond Sport (loan) 20 (0)
2021– Cavalry FC 76 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 8, 2023

Early life

He began playing youth football with VV Bevelanders, before moving to JVOZ (Jeugd Voetbal Opleiding Zeeland).[1] Afterwards, he joined the youth system of NAC Breda, where he spent three years before signing a professional contract.[2] During pre-season of the 2016-17 season, he began to train with the first team.[3][4]

Club career

NAC Breda

In August 2017, Klomp signed a three-year contract with Eredivisie club NAC Breda.[5][6] He was then immediately sent on loan to FC Oss in the second-tier Eerste Divisie.[7] He made his debut in a league match on 8 September 2017, as a last minute substitute against FC Dordrecht, and made his first start in a KNVB Cup match on 19 September against Almere City FC.[8][9] In October 2017, he suffered an ACL injury that kept him out of action for a couple of months.[10] After limited playing time, he was recalled from his loan after six months.[11] For the 2018-19 season, rather than being sent on loan again, he was kept by Breda for the season.[12] He made his official debut for Breda in a KNVB Cup match against RKC Waalwijk on 25 September 2018.[2] On 24 November 2018, he made his Eredivisie debut for Breda against Ajax.[13][14]

In June 2020, he joined Helmond Sport in the second tier Eerste Divisie on loan.[15] He made his debut in the first game of the season against FC Volendam.[16] In April 2020, he was informed that his contract would not be renewed by Breda upon its expiry at the end of June 2020, ending his time with the club, which included nine appearances with the club as well as two loan stints.[2][17][18]

After his contract expired, he trained with Team VVCS, the football team of the Vereniging van Contractspelers (Association of Contract Players) (VVCS) for professional footballers in the Netherlands without a contract.[19][20] He also trained with fourth tier club VV Goes.[21] He had neared a deal with a club in Norway, however, it failed to materialize due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] Klomp then had a trial in Germany as well as offers from clubs in Sweden, Finland, and a number of Dutch amateur clubs.[22] In November 2020, one of his agents made contact with Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC, although an agreement could not be reached at that time.[2]

Cavalry FC

In January 2021, his agents again made contact with Cavalry FC,[2] and this time he signed a contract with the club.[23][24][25] However, the start of the season was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic,[26] until he finally made his debut in the first game of the season on 27 June 2021 against York United FC.[27][28] He scored his first goal on 3 August, scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over FC Edmonton.[29][30][31] He scored another game-winning goal against Edmonton on 29 September.[32] He was named to the league Team of the Week seven times in 2021[33] and in July 2021, he was named the CPL Player of the Week for the first time for Week 4 of the season.[34][35] In late October, he was again named the league Player of the Week.[36] In his first season with Cavalry, he helped them reach the playoff semi-finals, where they were defeated by eventual champions Pacific FC.[37][38] In January 2022, he re-signed with the club for another season.[39][40] In his second season, he scored a playoff goal in the first leg of the semi-finals,[41] but his team was again eliminated in the playoff semi-finals, this time against eventual champions Forge FC.[42][43] In December 2022, he again extended his contract, with a club option for 2024.[44] He has expressed a desire to join a Major League Soccer club after his time with Cavalry.[45][46]

After spending his first two seasons with the club as primarily a right-back, he shifted back to his regular centre-back position for the 2023 season.[47][48] That season, he was one of only three player, and the only outfield player, in the league to play every minute in the regular season.[49][50] At the end of the 2023 season, Klomp was nominated for the CPL Defender of the Year as well as the CPL Player of the Season award.[51][52]

Career statistics
As of match played October 21, 2023[53]
Club Season League Playoffs National cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
NAC Breda 2017–18 Eredivisie 00—00—00
2018–19 90—10—100
Total 90001000100
FC Oss (loan) 2017–18 Eerste Divisie 40—10—50
Helmond Sport (loan) 2019–20 Eerste Divisie 200—00—200
Cavalry FC 2021 Canadian Premier League 2331020—263
2022 2522120—293
2023 2842110—315
Total 7695150008611
Career total 109951700012111

References
  1. "Daan Klomp aan de slag in Canadese Premier League" [Daan Klomp at work in Canadian Premier League]. Omroep Zeeland (in Dutch). 27 January 2021.
  2. van Dijk, Bob (20 May 2021). "Interview Daan Klomp: "De Major League Soccer is mijn doel"" [Interview Daan Klomp: "Major League Soccer is my goal"]. ELF Voetbal (in Dutch).
  3. Minnaard, Mitchell (4 July 2017). "Talentvolle Klomp (18) sluit aan bij eerste selectie NAC" [Talented Klomp (18) joins first selection NAC]. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant (in Dutch).
  4. Blanco, Yadran (7 July 2017). "Daan Klomp kan in de schaduw van Mari en Koch de zomersurprise worden" [Daan Klomp can become the summer surprise in the shadow of Mari and Koch]. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant (in Dutch).
  5. Blanco, Yadran (22 August 2017). "Driejarig contract voor verdediger Daan Klomp" [Three-year contract for defender Daan Klomp]. BN DeStem (in Dutch).
  6. Blanco, Yadran (24 August 2017). "Zeeuws talent Klomp (19) moet vlieguren gaan maken bij FC Oss" [Zeeland talent Klomp (19) has to make flying hours at FC Oss]. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant (in Dutch).
  7. Blanco, Yadran (24 August 2017). "FC Oss huurt ook Klomp van NAC" [FC Oss also rents Klomp from NAC]. BN DeStem (in Dutch).
  8. "Daan Klomp maakt zijn basisdebuut" [Daan Klomp makes his basic debut]. B-Side Rats (in Dutch). 20 September 2017.
  9. Kole, Menno (19 September 2017). "Debuut zonder franje op dramatische bekeravond voor Zeeuwen" [Debut without frills on a dramatic cup evening for Zeelanders]. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant (in Dutch).
  10. van der Hooft, Barry (13 January 2018). "Verhuurde Daan Klomp wil de wind weer in de rug bij FC Oss" [Hired Daan Klomp wants the wind back at FC Oss]. BN DeStem (in Dutch).
  11. van der Hooft, Barry (26 August 2020). "Toekomst van Daan Klomp is nog ongewis" [The future of Daan Klomp is still uncertain]. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant (in Dutch).
  12. Blanco, Yadran (9 July 2018). "'Daan Klomp is fysiek sterk en goed in de lucht, belangrijk voor een verdediger'" ["Daan Klomp is physically strong and good in the air, important for a defender"]. BN DeStem (in Dutch).
  13. O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (19 April 2021). "Cavalry FC's Daan Klomp reflects on pro debut vs. Ajax: 'When the match starts, you don't feel any pressure'". Canadian Premier League.
  14. "Debutant Daan Klomp hield zich niet in tegen Ajax: 'Je moet vervelend zijn tegen die gasten'" [Debutant Daan Klomp did not hold back against Ajax: "You must be annoying to those guys"]. Omroep Brabant (in Dutch). 24 November 2018.
  15. Ottens, Chris (20 June 2019). "Helmond Sport huurt Klomp en Snepvangers van samenwerkingspartner NAC Breda" [Helmond Sport rents Klomp and Snepvangers from cooperation partner NAC Breda]. Eindhovens Dagblad (in Dutch).
  16. Eijkhout, Fabian (16 August 2019). "Daan Klomp was graag bij NAC gebleven, maar nu gaat hij met Helmond vol voor de winst... tegen NAC" [Daan Klomp would have loved to stay with NAC, but now he and Helmond are going for the win... against NAC]. Omroep Brabant (in Dutch).
  17. Veth, Manuel (27 January 2021). "Daan Klomp joins Cavalry FC - Was released by NAC Breda in July". Transfermarkt.
  18. "Hoe is het nu met: Daan Klomp" [How it is now with: Daan Klomp]. NAC Breda (in Dutch).
  19. Bell, Queenie (27 January 2021). "'Klompstomper' Daan Klomp has embarked on a new Canadian adventure". DodoFinance.
  20. van der Hooft, Barry (29 January 2021). "Arbeid en geduld van voormalig NAC-verdediger Daan Klomp beloond met contract in Canada: 'Het is een leerzame periode geweest'" [Work and patience of former NAC defender Daan Klomp rewarded with a contract in Canada: 'It has been an instructive period']. BN DeStem (in Dutch).
  21. "Daan Klomp aan de slag in Canadese Premier League" [Daan Klomp at work in Canadian Premier League]. Omroep Zeeland (in Dutch). 27 January 2021.
  22. Jacques, John (21 May 2021). "Cavalry's Daan Klomp Eyes MLS Heights". Northern Tribune.
  23. Jacques, John (27 January 2021). "Cavalry FC Brings In Dutch Defender Daan Klomp". Northern Tribune.
  24. Vervelde, Daniel (27 January 2021). "Daan Klomp is weer onder de pannen en gaat op avontuur bij Canadese topclub" [Daan Klomp is back under the roof and is going on an adventure at Canadian top club]. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant (in Dutch).
  25. O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (27 January 2021). "Cavalry FC signs Dutch centre-back Daan Klomp". Canadian Premier League.
  26. van der Hooft, Barry (17 May 2021). "Daan Klomp moet geduld hebben; competitiestart in Canada uitgesteld" [Daan Klomp must be patient; competition start in Canada postponed]. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant (in Dutch).
  27. "Winnende start voor basisklant Klomp met Cavalry FC" [Winning start for basic customer Klomp with Cavalry FC]. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant (in Dutch). 28 June 2021.
  28. van der Hooft, Barry (1 July 2021). "Daan Klomp kan zich in Canada eindelijk weer echt profvoetballer voelen" [Daan Klomp can finally feel like a real professional football player again in Canada]. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant (in Dutch).
  29. "Beyond the Pitch: Getting to know Cavalry FC's Daan Klomp". CanPL Newsroom. 5 August 2021.
  30. "Daan Klomp scores late as Cavalry FC rallies to beat FC Edmonton". Sportsnet. 4 August 2021.
  31. "Daan Klomp uit Wissenkerke matchwinnaar in historisch duel Cavalry FC" [Daan Klomp from Wissenkerke match winner in historic duel Cavalry FC]. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant (in Dutch). 4 August 2021.
  32. "Klomp's late strike lifts Cavalry FC to tight victory over FC Edmonton". CBC Sports. 30 September 2021.
  33. O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (21 December 2021). "CPL50 – 7. Daan Klomp (Cavalry FC)". Canadian Premier League.
  34. O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (23 July 2021). "Cavalry FC's Daan Klomp named CanPL.ca Player of the Week". Canadian Premier League.
  35. Thompson, Marty (5 August 2021). "Beyond the Pitch: Getting to know Cavalry FC's Daan Klomp". Canadian Premier League.
  36. "Cavalry FC defender Daan Klomp named CanPL.ca Player of the Week for 2nd time". Canadian Premier League. 22 October 2021.
  37. "Daan Klomp over zijn 'American Dream': 'Kampioen worden in Canada en dan naar de MLS'" [Daan Klomp about his 'American Dream': 'Become a champion in Canada and then to the MLS']. Omroep Zeeland (in Dutch). 18 December 2021.
  38. "Verdediger uit Wissenkerke mag weer opgaan voor Canadese landstitel" [Defender from Wissenkerke can go for Canadian national title again]. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant (in Dutch). 2 October 2022.
  39. "Cavalry re-signs Escalante, Fisk, Loturi, Klomp". Calgary Sun. 24 January 2022.
  40. "Cavalry FC announces return of Klomp, Loturi, Fisk, Escalante". OneSoccer. 25 January 2022.
  41. "Eerste klap van Daan Klomp (Wissenkerke) is nog geen daalder waard in Canada" [First hit by Daan Klomp (Wissenkerke) is not worth a dollar in Canada]. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant (in Dutch). 16 October 2022.
  42. "Weer uitschakeling Klomp in Canadese kampioenschapsplayoffs" [Another elimination of Klomp in Canadian championship playoffs]. Omroep Zeeland (in Dutch). 24 October 2022.
  43. "Geschiedenis herhaalt zich voor Daan Klomp in Canada" [History repeats itself for Daan Klomp in Canada]. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant (in Dutch). 24 October 2022.
  44. "Daan Klomp langer in Canada bij Cavalry FC" [Daan Klomp longer in Canada with Cavalry FC]. Omroep Zeeland (in Dutch). 22 December 2022.
  45. Dagevos, Jan (5 November 2022). "Daan Klomp: Zeeuwse voetballer in Canada met een 'American Dream'" [Daan Klomp: Zeeland footballer in Canada with an 'American Dream']. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant (in Dutch).
  46. "Nederlandse export Daan Klomp licht de sluier over het leven en voetbal in de Canadese top" [Dutch export Daan Klomp lifts the veil on life and football in the Canadian top]. Global Football Management (in Dutch).
  47. Saelhof, Todd (19 August 2023). "Daan the man for Cavalry in anchoring CPL club's stout defence". Calgary Sun.
  48. Rhodes, Benedict (31 August 2023). "Deep Dive: Defenders Nimick, Didić, Klomp have excelled in CPL; what's next for them?". Canadian Premier League.
  49. Saelhof, Todd (11 October 2023). "Cavs Klomp, Carducci pull off rare double of playing every minute of CPL regular season". Calgary Sun.
  50. Saelhof, Todd (18 October 2023). "Defender Daan Klomp award worthy for semifinal host Cavalry FC". Calgary Sun.
  51. "Daan Klomp Nominated for Canadian Premier League Defender of the Year Award". Cavalry FC. 18 October 2023.
  52. "Daan Klomp and Ali Musse Nominated for Canadian Premier League Player of the Year Award". Cavalry FC. 20 October 2023.
  53. Daan Klomp at Soccerway
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