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Jurriën David Norman Timber (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈjʏri(j)ɛn ˈtɪmbər]; born 17 June 2001) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Arsenal and the Netherlands national team. Considered one of the best right-backs in the world, he is known for his athleticism, versatility, composure, and ball control. Timber joined Ajax's youth academy in 2014, from Feyenoord, together with his twin brother Quinten. He made his first-team debut for Ajax in March 2020, and won two Eredivisie titles and one KNVB Cup. He signed for Arsenal in July 2023, for an initial transfer fee of £34 million from Eredivisie club Ajax. Timber made 29 appearances for the Netherlands at youth international level. He was a member of the under-17 team that won the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. He made his senior international debut in June 2021.
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