Ryan Donk

Ryan Henk Donk (born 30 March 1986) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Turkish club Kasimpasa. He can also play as a centre back. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Suriname national team.

Club Career

Netherlands

Ryan Donk impressed in the 2005–06 season at RKC Waalwijk, and with an expiring contract, he wanted to make a step up to a higher level. AZ first approached him, but other clubs including Ajax, PSV and Barcelona showed serious interest in him. Donk chose to go to AZ as a replacement for defender Joris Mathijsen who had been sold to German club Hamburger SV, thinking it to be the best for his development. Initially AZ intended to loan Donk to RKC Waalwijk, but the player stated his intent to stay at the club in an attempt to push into the first team. He earned himself a place in the starting line-up and impressed with his performances at AZ.

Loan to West Bromwich

On 31 August 2008, Donk signed for West Bromwich Albion for one year on loan. He made his debut in a 1–0 win away at Middlesbrough on 28 September 2008.

Club Brugge

On 26 June 2009, Donk moved from AZ in his home country of the Netherlands, to Belgium to play for Club Brugge.

Kasimpasa

At the start of the 2013–14 season, Donk transferred to Turkish side Kasimpasa for an undisclosed fee. He played as a central defender for the team in his first two years, however during the first half of the 2015–16 season before transferring to Galatasaray, he played mainly as defensive midfielder.

Galatasaray

On 5 January 2016, Galatasaray announced that they had signed Donk. On 9 January 2016, Donk made his debut for Galatasaray and scored his first goal in penalty box against Karsiyaka in the 2015–16 Turkish Cup.

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