Daley Blind

A Dutch defender and midfielder, Daley Blind currently plays for Netherlands national team and Eredivisie club Ajax. He is a multi-talented personality who can play as a defensive midfielder, left-back, or center-back. Currently, Blind wears jersey number 17 in his current club.

Apart from that, Blind is also recognized as the son of Danny Blind, a former Dutch international football player, and coach. Moreover, Blind has also earned some titles for his outstanding performances, including the Ajax Talent of the Future (Sjaak Swart Award) (2007-8).

Take A Look At Daley Blind's Net Worth

Currently, Blind's market value is estimated to be €7 million. Blind receives £45,000 weekly from his current club and an annual salary of £2,340,000. His current net worth is estimated to be $14 million.

Likewise, Blind signed a deal with Ajax after receiving an agreement worth €16 million. Before that, he also played for Man United, and his contract with the team was €17.50 million.

He also receives good earnings for his product endorsement, Chevrolet. Apart from that, he also works with Adidas. He has a car, Chevrolet, which is worth around $12,685. He often was seen enjoying his holidays in expensive Wajer Yachts. 

Love Life: Is Blind Married to a Wife?

Well, Blind is a married man, and he lives a happy life with his stunning wife, Candy-Rae Fleur. Daley and Candy-Rae dated each other for many years before taking their relationship to the next level.

The duo engaged in June 2018, and the footballer shared some moments on his Instagram handle. And the pair later married in 2019, but there is not much information about their wedding.

On the other hand, Blind and Fleur have already started their own family. In October 2019, Blind and his wife became parents after welcoming a son named Lowen Dace Blind.

Club Career

At the age of 5, Daley Blind began his football career, joining the youth team AFC in 1995. He then moved to Ajax in 1998. After ten years in a junior team, he was promoted to a senior squad Ajax in 2008 and made his official debut against FC Volendam.

His contract was extended in December 2008, keeping him in the club until June 2013.

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Loan Year

With the transfer fee of € 500k, Blind was loaned to Groningen in 2010 for the 2009-10 season. Later, he returned to his former club, Ajax, after his loan contract expired.

Blind is a member of the Ajax team that won Eredivisie (2010-2014) and Johan Cruijiff Shield (2013). He scored three goals in 102 appearances for the club.

Manchester United

Daley Blind was signed by Manchester United on September 1, 2014, with a transfer fee of €17.50 million and his first match came after 13 days against Queens Park Rangers at Old Trafford. Later, he scored his first goal over West Bromwich Albion on October 20. For the club, he appeared in 90 matches and scored four goals.

Ajax

Since July 17, 2018, Blind has been representing Ajax and has made over 120 game appearances for the team. His contract with the current squad expires on June 30, 2023.

International Career

Daley Blind has represented his team in Netherlands U-15, U-16, U-17, U-19, and U-21. He played 1 match for U-15, 4 match for U-16, 13 for U-17, 16 for U-19 and 23 for U-21. After nine years in a junior team, Blind's first senior match came on February 6, 2013, against Italy.

Like many footballers, Blind is also listed in the senior team competing in the FIFA World Cup 2022. His current teammates are Tonny Vilhena, Owen Rick Karsdorp, Wesley Hoedt, etc.

Early Life

Daley Blind was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on March 9, 1990. He was born to his father, Danny, a Dutch football player, and mother, Yvonne Blind, and grew up with his siblings, Zola and Frankie Blind.

Not to mention, his dad, Danny, is a former footballer and coach who now serves as the assistant coach of the Netherlands national team. During his professional playing career, Danny played for clubs like Sparta, Rotterdam, and Ajax.