Sergiño Gianni Dest was born on the 3rd of November 2000, nad he is a professional soccer player who plays as a full-back for La Liga club Barcelona and the United States national team. The player who was born in the Netherlands to a Dutch mother and Surinamese-American father, has represented the United States internationally at senior level since 2019.Information Guide Nigeria

Club career

Ajax

On the 15th of October 2018, Dest was one of the young talents that debuted for Jong Ajax, in a 2–1 loss against Jong PSV. The young star impressed over the course of the 2018–19 season, making 18 appearances in the Dutch Eerste Divisie and tallying one goal and two assists. The fullback also scored one goal and provided one assist in seven appearances in the prestigious UEFA Youth League.Information Guide Nigeria

According to the report from BBC Sport, on the 17th of July 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. And on the 10th of August 2019, Dest debuted in the Eredivisie, replacing Noussair Mazraoui in the 54th minute of the Ajax 5–0 home win against FC Emmen. The young star also appeared as a substitute in qualifying matches for the UEFA Champions League against PAOK and APOEL.

However, in the month of September, Dest was officially promoted to the Ajax first-team squad. And on the 17th of September 2019, he made his first start in the Champions League against Lille OSC; a match which Ajax won 3–0. Unarguably, the young star finished his first senior season with 35 appearances in which he scored two goals—both in the KNVB Cup fixture against Telstar.Information Guide Nigeria

Barcelona

According to the report from ESPN, it was claimed that on the 1st of October 2020, Dest transferred to Barcelona for an initial €21 million fee plus a further €5 million in variables. The young talent signed a five-year contract with the club with a buyout clause set at €400 million. The report has it that Dest made his debut for Barcelona on the 4th of October, coming on as a 75th minute substitute for Jordi Alba in a 1–1 draw against Sevilla. However, with the appearance, Dest became the first American to appear for Barcelona in La Liga. On the 20th of October, he became the first American to play for Barcelona in a UEFA Champions League match.

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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. ESPN reported that on the 24th of November 2020, Dest scored his first goal for Barcelona in a 4–0 away win over Dynamo Kyiv in the Champions League group stage. The report has it that in doing so, Dest became the first American to score a professional goal for the club. And on the 21st of March 2021, he scored a brace in a 6–1 away win over Real Sociedad.Information Guide Nigeria

International career

As per talkSPORT, Dest has represented the United States at youth and full international level. He represented the United States under-17s at the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup, and the United States under-20s at the 2019 FIFA Under-20 World Cup, where he played four matches.NYSC Portal

The report has it that the young star made his senior debut for the United States on the 6th of September 2019, starting and playing 68 minutes in a 3–0 friendly loss against Mexico. The American international chose to commit his international future to the United States at the senior level on the 28th of October 2019.

Dest’s Net Worth

Unlike other rich footballer, Dest’s sponsorship deals could improve and help him earn a lot more money. But for now, his net worth is just 100,000 Euros.NYSC Portal

Dest’s Salary

Dest signed a contract with FC Barcelona that nets him a whopping salary of 500,000 Euro (423,000 Pound) per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns €1,370 (£1,159) per day and €57 (£48) per hour!

Honors

Ajax

Johan Cruyff Shield: 2019NYSC Portal

Barcelona

Copa del Rey: 2020–21

United States U20

CONCACAF U-20 Championship: 2018

United States

CONCACAF Nations League: 2019–20

Individual

2018 CONCACAF U-20 Championship Best XINYSC Portal

U.S. Soccer Young Male Athlete of the Year: 2019

Ajax Talent of the Year (Marco van Basten Award): 2020

IFFHS Men’s World Youth (U20) Team: 2020

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