Chedric Seedorf
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Chedric Seedorf is a Dutch
footballer who plays for Monza
.
and Jürgen and his cousin Stefano
he is the product of the Ajax youth academy, but in 1999 his father and player agent Johan Seedorf forced a breach with the club due to irreconcilable differences, with then technical director Hans Westerhof
. Chedric was admitted to the cantera
of Real Madrid
, but when Clarence left Madrid
for Inter Milan in 2000, Jurgen (briefly) and Chedric went with him.
Realizing that it would be difficult to break through into the senior squad of Inter, Jurgen (De Graafschap
) and a little later Chedric would soon opt for a move back to the Netherlands with Eredivisie
side NAC Breda
. He made his debut in 2001, but did not manage to become a permanent fixture in the squad. His contract was therefore cancelled in 2003, after which he played amateur football for some time.
In August 2005 Chedric signed a contract with Italian Serie C2/A outfit A.C. Legnano
, a club presided over by former AC Milan star, Marco Simone
, a personal friend of Chedric. He also played for Serie C1/A club A.S. Pizzighettone
. In June 2007, Seedorf signed for the Belgian coast team K.V. Oostende
.
In August 2008, Chedric was loaned to Savoie 74
by A.C. Milan
in 2-year contract. That deal ended in January 2009, after which he joined HFC Haarlem
.
In July 2009 he was sold to Monza
.
, and also the cousin of Stefano Seedorf
.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
footballer who plays for Monza
A.C. Monza Brianza 1912
Associazione Calcio Monza Brianza 1912 is an Italian football club based in Monza, Lombardy.Founded in 1912, Monza currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione group A, having last been in Serie B in 2000. Monza spent the last few years in Serie C1 and Serie C2.-History:Monza was founded on 1...
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Club career
Like his brothers ClarenceClarence Seedorf
Clarence Clyde Seedorf OON is a Dutch footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Serie A club Milan. Seedorf is the first player to have won the Champions League with three different clubs - Ajax in 1995, Real Madrid in 1998 and Milan in 2003 and 2007...
and Jürgen and his cousin Stefano
Stefano Seedorf
Stefano Maarten Seedorf is a Dutch-Surinamese footballer, who usually plays as an offensive midfielder. He currently plays for Lega Pro side Monza.- Early career :...
he is the product of the Ajax youth academy, but in 1999 his father and player agent Johan Seedorf forced a breach with the club due to irreconcilable differences, with then technical director Hans Westerhof
Hans Westerhof
Hans Westerhof is a Dutch football coach and currently technical director at Pachuca.As a player, Westerhof played for BV Veendam and BVO Cambuur of the Dutch First Division...
. Chedric was admitted to the cantera
Cantera
Cantera, literally meaning "quarry" in Spanish, is a term used in Spain to refer to youth academies and farm teams organized by sports clubs. It is also used to refer to the geographical area that clubs recruit players from. The term is widely used in football but is also applied to other sports...
of Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
, but when Clarence left Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
for Inter Milan in 2000, Jurgen (briefly) and Chedric went with him.
Realizing that it would be difficult to break through into the senior squad of Inter, Jurgen (De Graafschap
De Graafschap
De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. It was formed on 1 February 1954 and they play their home games at the "De Vijverberg" stadium. Their current home ground stands on where the old pitch used to be located and was opened on 12 August 2000...
) and a little later Chedric would soon opt for a move back to the Netherlands with Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
side NAC Breda
NAC Breda
NAC Breda , simply often known as NAC, is a Dutch professional football club, based in Breda, Netherlands. NAC Breda play in the Rat Verlegh Stadium, named after their most important player, Antoon 'Rat' Verlegh. They play in the Dutch Eredivisie and are known by the fierce and fanatic support of...
. He made his debut in 2001, but did not manage to become a permanent fixture in the squad. His contract was therefore cancelled in 2003, after which he played amateur football for some time.
In August 2005 Chedric signed a contract with Italian Serie C2/A outfit A.C. Legnano
A.C. Legnano
Associazione Calcio Legnano was an Italian football club, based in Legnano, Lombardy, that was founded in 1913. The team's colors were lilac and white. In the past Legnano have played three seasons in Italy's top league; Serie A, finishing bottom of the league each time.The club were perhaps best...
, a club presided over by former AC Milan star, Marco Simone
Marco Simone
Marco Simone is an Italian former professional football player in the striker or winger position. He most prominently played for AC Milan, with whom he won four Italian Serie A championships, as well as French clubs Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco. He played four games for the Italian national...
, a personal friend of Chedric. He also played for Serie C1/A club A.S. Pizzighettone
A.S. Pizzighettone
Associazione Sportiva Pizzighettone is an Italian association football club, based in Pizzighettone, Lombardy. The club was founded in 1919 and up to season 1995-94 took part just to regional amateur championships...
. In June 2007, Seedorf signed for the Belgian coast team K.V. Oostende
K.V. Oostende
K.V. Oostende is a Belgian association football club, from the municipality of Ostend, West Flanders. It was created in 1904 as V.G. Oostende and it has the matricule n°31.- History :...
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In August 2008, Chedric was loaned to Savoie 74
Croix de Savoie Gaillard
Evian Thonon Gaillard Football Club is a French association football club originally based in Gaillard near the Swiss border and the city of Geneva. In 2007, the club moved to Thonon-les-Bains. Evian was founded in 2003 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of...
by A.C. Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
in 2-year contract. That deal ended in January 2009, after which he joined HFC Haarlem
HFC Haarlem
HFC Haarlem was a Dutch football club from the city of Haarlem, established in 1889. The club won the Dutch national title in 1946 and reached five Cup finals, winning in 1902 and 1912...
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In July 2009 he was sold to Monza
A.C. Monza Brianza 1912
Associazione Calcio Monza Brianza 1912 is an Italian football club based in Monza, Lombardy.Founded in 1912, Monza currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione group A, having last been in Serie B in 2000. Monza spent the last few years in Serie C1 and Serie C2.-History:Monza was founded on 1...
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Personal life
Chedric is the younger brother of Clarence SeedorfClarence Seedorf
Clarence Clyde Seedorf OON is a Dutch footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Serie A club Milan. Seedorf is the first player to have won the Champions League with three different clubs - Ajax in 1995, Real Madrid in 1998 and Milan in 2003 and 2007...
, and also the cousin of Stefano Seedorf
Stefano Seedorf
Stefano Maarten Seedorf is a Dutch-Surinamese footballer, who usually plays as an offensive midfielder. He currently plays for Lega Pro side Monza.- Early career :...
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