Gyliano van Velzen

Gyliano Mauritzio Marvin van Velzen (born 14 April 1994) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a winger for Eerste Divisie side Telstar.

Club Career

Early career

Van Velzen began his career at Ajax at the age of 13, coming through the ranks at the club, but was not offered a professional contract.

Manchester United

In November 2010, he was signed by Manchester United and was placed into the Manchester United reserve team, where he spent two years, before being promoted to the senior squad. In August 2012, Van Velzen signed a professional contract with the club.

Loan to Royal Antwerp

On 31 August 2012, Van Velzen was loaned out to Royal Antwerp. He made his league debut on 15 September 2012, in a 1–1 home draw against Mouscron-Peruwelz. He scored his first goal in a 2–0 win against Brussels. He returned to Manchester United on 2 January 2013.

Utrecht

In the summer of 2013, Van Velzen was released by Manchester United. On 6 August 2013, Dutch club FC Utrecht signed him for three seasons. He made his debut on 6 October in a 3–0 league defeat against Ajax.

Volendam

On 9 June 2015, it was announced that Van Velzen had signed a two-year contract with Eerste Divisie side FC Volendam. He made 52 league appearances for the club, scoring six times. Van Velzen made his league debut for Volendam on 7 August 2015 in a 4-1 away win over NAC Breda. He scored his first goal on 18 September 2015 in a 2-0 away win against Helmond Sport. The goal was the second of the game and came in the 76th minute.

Roda JC Kerkrade

On 30 January 2017, Van Velzen signed a two and a half year deal with Eredivisie side Roda JC Kerkrade.

Crawley Town

On 5 September 2019, Van Velzen signed a two year deal with EFL League Two side Crawley Town. He joined National League side Aldershot Town on loan on 22 February 2020. O