Sven Botman

Sven Adriaan Botman (born 12 January 2000) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Newcastle United. He has represented the Netherlands at youth levels under-15 through under-21.

Ajax
On 23 June 2018, Botman made his debut for the senior team of Ajax in a friendly against VVSB. He made his Eerste Divisie debut for Jong Ajax on 17 August 2018 in a game against Roda JC Kerkrade.

Lille
On 31 July 2020, Botman signed a five-year contract with Ligue 1 club Lille. The deal was worth approximately £10M.

Newcastle United
On 28 June 2022, Botman signed for Premier League club Newcastle United on a five-year deal for €40 million. On 24 September 2023, Botman scored his first goal for Newcastle in a record 8–0 away win over Sheffield United. In March 2024, he sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury during an FA Cup match against Manchester City, which would sideline him for six to nine months.

International career
He has captained the Netherlands at under-21 level, as well as being called up to the senior Netherlands squad for the first time in November 2020. In October 2022, Botman was included in the preliminary squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Personal life
Botman's girlfriend Chana Kesselaar is a fashion stylist from Amsterdam. The pair have been in a long-term relationship since 2016.

Honours
Lille
 * Ligue 1: 2020–21
 * Trophée des Champions: 2021

Newcastle United
 * EFL Cup runner-up: 2022–23