Givairo Read is a Dutch right-back prospect coming through Feyenoord and the Netherlands' youth setups with Surinamese heritage blended with tactical excellence. A record-breaking teenage prodigy, he made his debut at 15 for FC Volendam, transferred to Feyenoord in 2023, and excelled in the Champions League, earning UEFA acknowledgment. Injury setbacks improved his resilience, creating a disciplined, game-changing prospect.
Born in Amsterdam of Surinamese parentage, Givairo Dundas (later Read) traded playgrounds for pitches at AVV Zeeburgia before moving on to FC Volendam's academy at the age of 11.
CAPTION:Every star has a beginning—Givairo Read’s story from Amsterdam to elite football. SOURCE: Instagram The surname change following his parent's union is symbolic of domestic peace—a reflection repeated in his disciplined rise. Studying at Don Bosco College alongside training, he mastered versatility, playing all outfield positions bar goalkeeper.
Givairo was Jong Volendam's youngest player on 15 (March 2022) and notched a record goal a week later, rebranding Tweede Divisie history. His Eredivisie side FC Volendam debut in 2023 sparked a bidding war, but he chose Feyenoord in 2023, forswearing hometown pride for European aspirations.
He impressed at adolescence in Feyenoord's academy, winning MVP status in the Mladen Ramljak Memorial Tournament. His breakthrough at the senior level came in a UEFA Europa League game vs. Roma (2024), and then followed up with a Champions League knockout appearance and KNVB Cup goal (2025).
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Givairo's debut for the U17s in 2022 was full of promise, only for a heartbreak of injury to keep him out of the European Championship.
CAPTION: From missing the U17 Euros to leading the U19 team—Givairo Read’s journey of resilience and triumph. SOURCE: Instagram Undeterred, he was back with the U19s, scoring against Scotland in 2023. A mainstay now, his aggressive tackles and crosses have the fans comparing him to Dutch legends.
Givairo's Surinamese heritage motivates him. His parents' marriage and adoption of his surname are testaments to his tight-knit family, and his education at Don Bosco College instilled in him the discipline necessary to balance training and schooling.
Named as a "right-back phenom," Givairo's speed, perception, and maturity are at odds with his age. With his parent club Feyenoord and the Dutch youth teams, he is not only a talent—he is a game-changer, pairing natural talent with tactical acumen. Can he follow in the footsteps of Virgil van Dijk or Frenkie de Jong? The world holds its breath.
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