Alexander Buttner

Alexander Buttner (pronounced [ɑlɛˈksɑndər ˈbɵtnər]; born 11 February 1989) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a left-back for RKC Waalwijk.

Club Career

Vitesse

Born in Doetinchem, Buttner began his career with local club VV Doetinchem, but spent his formative years with Ajax before joining Vitesse at the age of 16 in 2005.

After progressing through the ranks at the youth system and reserves, Buttner made his professional debut for Vitesse on 15 March 2008 against Twente after coming on as a substitute for Haim Megrelashvili in the 6th minutes following his poor performance. However, after coming on as a substitute for Megrelashvili, he played until he received a straight red card after a second bookable offence, in a 4–3 loss. This turns out to be his only appearance in the 2007–08 season.

In the 2008–09 season, Buttner then made his first start for the club, where he played the whole game, in a 1–1 draw against Sparta Rotterdam on 20 September 2008. Having established himself in the starting eleven, Buttner then scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 home win over Volendam on 20 December 2008. Although he appeared on the substitute bench as the season progressed, Buttner regained his first team place and went on to score two goals in two matches between 18 April 2009 and 26 April 2009 against AZ and Utrecht. At the end of the season, Buttner went on to make twenty-three appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.

In the 2009–10 season, Buttner signed his contract and continued to be involved in the first team, competing with Jeroen Drost and Gino Felixdaal over the left-back position, although he spent time the first half of the season, coming on as a substitute. Buttner soon managed his left-back position in the first team and went on to score two goals later in the season against Groningen and Roda JC. At the end of the 2009–10 season, Buttner made twenty-nine appearances and scored two times in all competitions.

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