Steven Bergwijn Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts

Steven Bergwijn Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts

Our Steven Bergwijn Biography tells you Facts about his Childhood Story, Early Life, Parents – Jurgen Berwijn Sr (Father), Family Background, Girlfriend/Wife to be, Cars, Net Worth, Lifestyle and Personal Life.

In a nutshell, this is a Life Story of Steven Bergwijn, the Dutch professional footballer. We begin telling the Dutchman’s story by unveiling events from his boyhood days. Then, we’ll proceed to tell you how Steven became famous as a professional footballer.

To whet your autobiography appetite, here is his childhood to the adult gallery — a perfect intro to Steven Bergwijn’s Bio.

Steven Bergwijn Biography - Behold his Early Life and Great Rise.
Steven Bergwijn Biography – Behold his Early Life and Great Rise.

Yes, the footballer from Surinamese Family Origin is known to be supremely talented, with a great eye for scoring goals.

However, not many soccer fans have read a detailed version of Steven Bergwijn’s Biography, which is quite interesting. Now, without further ado, let’s begin.

Steven Bergwijn Childhood Story – Early Life and Family Background:

For Biography starters, Steven Charles Bergwijn was born on the 8th day of October 1997 to his father, Jurgen Berwijn Sr and his mother (whom little is known about) in the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Below is a photo of Steven Bergwijn’s parents – his heavily tattooed dad whom he takes his resemblance to, and a beautiful lady who could be his mum.

Meet Steven Bergwijn's parents. His heavily tattooed dad and a beautiful lady, who might be his mum.
Meet Steven Bergwijn’s parents. His heavily tattooed dad and a beautiful lady, who might be his mum.

Having noticed his facial appearance, you could easily guess that Steven Bergwijn’s family origin is not fully Dutch. Did you know?… Both of Steven Bergwijn’s parents were born in Suriname.

Pictured below, perhaps you might NOT have known that the country of Suriname where Steven Bergwijn’s family came from, is located on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America.

This is Suriname, where Steven Bergwijn's Parents came from.
This is Suriname, where Steven Bergwijn’s Parents came from.

As observed above from Google Maps, Suriname is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the North, French Guiana (the country home of Jean-Clair Todibo) to the East, Guyana to the West, and Brazil to the South.

The fact that the country was formerly owned by the Netherlands explains why there are many people of Suriname family origin in Amsterdam.

Steven Bergwijn Early Life: 

The Dutch footballer had a smooth upbringing in his family home in Almere (a planned city and municipality in the province of Flevoland, Netherlands).

He grew up in a comfortable middle-class family background and appeared to be the kind of kid who could get whatever he wanted as a child.

Speaking of what he wanted, below is a photo of our very own Bergwijn holding and possibly downing a bottle of Heineken Beer at his tender age.

A rare photo of Steven Bergwijn pictured drinking Heineken as a child.
A rare photo of Steven Bergwijn pictured drinking Heineken as a child.

Judging from the picture above, you might assume Steven Bergwijn’s parents probably had him as the last child and baby of the house.

The truth is, the Dribble King (his nickname) wasn’t born as the last child but one of three children to his parents.

He grew up alongside a brother and sister. Below is little Steven Bergwijn, alongside his kid brother.

You won’t believe who was in their background at the time both brothers took the photo. Well, you’ll get to know in the next section of this article.

Meet Steven Bergwijn's brother. Both brothers had a shot with a legend.
Meet Steven Bergwijn’s brother. Both brothers had a shot with a legend.

Steven Bergwijn Education and Career Buildup:

Early Football Education with his Dad via Drills: Having a football-loving parent for a dad, it is only natural to see Steven Bergwijn falling in love with the beautiful game.

His dad, Jurgen Berwijn Sr, instilled the love of the beautiful game in him as soon as he could walk.

While growing up as a little child, Steven Bergwijn spent lots of time getting educated on the game through his dad.

According to ThePlayersTribute, both father and son performed lots of football drills before he began playing professionally. In the words of Steven Bergwijn,

“My dad will toss the ball up in the air, like, way, way, waaaay up. he taught me how to bring it down under control in different ways. Sometimes on my chest, sometimes with my feet.”

Jurgen Berwijn Sr’s determination to see his son become a footballer wasn’t just a passing fantasy.

To complement his football drills, he enrolled little Steven with ASC Waterwijk, a small local academy in the family neighbourhood.

Receiving education in a football way was just enough. Did you know?… Steven Bergwijn’s parents were so passionate about the game, a development that saw them saving up money to have their entire family travel to Spain to watch FC Barcelona.

How he met Lionel Messi as a 10-year-old:

In the year 2008, Steven Bergwijn’s family had a trip to Spain to watch the match between Levante and Barcelona, a match that the Catalans won 5-1.

Luckily, Steve Berwijn, alongside his brother, sister and parents, ended up renting rooms in the same hotel where Frank Rijkaard’s Barça was.

Did you know?… In that hotel was Frank Rijkaard’s team with Xavi, Iniesta, Ronaldinho, Eto’o and, of course, Messi.

Also in that hotel was a computer room where Steven Bergwijn’s brother, including himself, would go play games.

The joy of little Steven and his brother knew no bounds when Lionel Messi and his teammates walked into the computer room.

Without wasting time, he seized the opportunity and took pictures with the GOAT.

Steven Bergwijn Biography – Early Career Life:

Meeting Lionel Messi was a great source of motivation for the young footballer. As little Steven got older, football drills from his dad became intensified.

The need to progress beyond what his academy (ASC Waterwijk) offered was also on sight.

Thanks to that, Steven Bergwijn’s parents opted for their son to attend trials with Ajax Academy- the prolific Dutch talent factory known for their “total football” approach to football education. Thankfully, he passed their trials with flying colours.

Getting educated in an academy that played “Total Football” was what Steven Bergwijn’s dad wanted for him. Steven also knew that playing at a high-level academy requires greater responsibility.

According to ThePlayersTribune, Steven Bergwijn, while at Ajax Academy, became used to getting up as early as 5:30 a.m.

Back then, his dad would drive him to the club and back from it. Did you know?… While he trained, his dad would sometimes sleep in the car until training hours were over.

Steven Bergwijn Bio – Road to Fame Story:

The Ajax Clash:

Steven Bergwijn experienced a hard time managing his relationship with Ajax’s academy management, a feat that saw his stay with the academy ending prematurely in 2011.

Did you know?… Steven Bergwijn had a constant conflict with one of the club’s youth trainers. At the time of writing, there exists little documentation about the conflict. However, one thing was for sure.

Steven Bergwijn’s family was left dissatisfied with the treatment given to their own. This was followed by his parents making the decision for Steven to leave the academy.

Hope by PSV:

Following the less enjoyable time at Ajax, PSV immediately intervened and contracted the young attacker. Thankfully, it then became possible for Steven to enjoy the game of football again.

The youngster immediately flourished after his move to PSV. Steven worked his way up the Eindhoven academy, moving up the academy ranks very quickly.

At PSV, he developed into a player that could play on any kind of attacking position, one who was enjoyable to watch and with a heartwarming personality.

The joy of Steven Bergwijn’s family knew no bounds at the time he was called to represent Netherlands’s U17 youth team in the year 2013.

Steven Bergwijn Biography – Rise to Fame Story:

Steven Bergwijn’s first taste of footballing success came at the 2014 UEFA U17 championship, which was held in Malta.

This was a well-deserved call-up and an affirmation of the fact that he was on the verge of becoming a very successful footballer.

Did you know?… In that tournament, Steven Bergwijn won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship Golden Player and was placed in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament.

After achieving tremendous success in the country’s national colours, Bergwijn got cleared to make his professional club debut with Jong PSV which is the reserve team of PSV Eindhoven.

At the time of his debut with the PSV senior team, Steven Bergwijn’s family had to make the drive again, this time to witness one of their very own making history against their hometown club. Speaking about his first day as a professional footballer, he once said;

“In October 2014, I made the bench in Almere, my home town. It was PSV’s cup match against Almere City. I wasn’t sure I’d play, but I knew there was a chance for me.
Our team started well. By the 75th minute, my team was up 3–1. In the second half, I kept trying to make eye contact with my manager, Phillip Cocu… like, C’mon, man, bring me on!

After we scored a fourth, the coach looked at me and said, ‘Go warm-up’. Five minutes later I was on, playing for PSV at a stadium a few minutes from my old home and with my whole family in the stands.

With one of my first touches, the ball came to me, I turned, saw Gini Wijnaldum making a run to the goal, and I gave him an assist on my debut, which ended 5-1. PERFECT!!.”

Since his debut, one can still depend on Steven to make many goals and assists. His great speed combined with his superb technique and ability to read the game, sure makes him a unique player.

As a reward for his hard work, Jose Mourinho on the 29th of January 2020, awarded Bergwijn a five-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur. The rest, as they say, is history.

About Chloe Jay – Steven Bergwijn’s Girlfriend and Wife to be:

With his rise to fame and making a name for himself in football, it is certain that most English fans would want to know if a successful man like Steven Bergwijn has a girlfriend or if he is actually married, which implies already having a wife.

Behind the successful footballer, there exists (at the time of writing) a glamorous girlfriend who goes by the name; Chloe Jay.

Steven began dating his girlfriend in the year 2015, which is a year after his professional debut for the PSV senior team.

Below is a photo of both love birds as they pose for an emotional snap with their pet dog. Did you know?… Chloe Jay is a year younger than Steven.

Steven Bergwijn and his girlfriend Chloe Jay play alongside their dog.
Steven Bergwijn and his girlfriend Chloe Jay play alongside their dog.

From what we’ve gathered from research, the girlfriend of Steven Bergwijn is multi-talented.

More about Chloe Jay:

Beautiful Chloe Jay is a dancer, model, and influencer with several thousands of followers on her social media account. She is a beautiful brunette who oozes confidence and natural beauty in every one of her snaps.

Meet Steven Bergwijn's Girlfriend- Chloe Jay.
Meet Steven Bergwijn’s Girlfriend- Chloe Jay.

Again, Chloe Jay is a selfless person who does nothing more than provide emotional support for her boyfriend.

Judging by their numerous social media snaps, it is obvious that Steven Bergwijn’s parents have their relationship approved. This, by implication, means a wedding could be their next formal step.

Steven Bergwijn Lifestyle:

Earning £11,000 in weekly wages and a whopping 572,000 in annual salary plus a better  Tottenham wage are just enough money to live a luxury lifestyle where only the basic need for himself, family members, and friends is assured.

Simply put, Steven Bergwijn is NOT an antidote to both an expensive and a humble lifestyle. This is easily noticeable by his fleet of luxury cars and an average bike. The photo below summarizes Steven Bergwijn’s lifestyle.

Steven Bergwijn's Lifestyle- His love for cars and bikes is out of this world.
Steven Bergwijn’s Lifestyle- His love for cars and bikes is out of this world.

Personal Life:

Peharbs, you must have asked; Who is Steven Bergwijn? What personality does he have off the pitch?… Now getting to know Steven Bergwijn’s personal life facts will help you get a complete picture of him.

Starting off, he is a footballer who represents two or more different personalities, in which you’ll never be sure which one you will face.

He can appear to look very humble (eg seeing him riding a bike or doing a menial job), or being flamboyant (seeing with his clean Mercedes-Benz cars). Both can be seen in his lifestyle photo above.

Also, on Steven Bergwijn’s personal life, he is someone who is jovial, always ready to have fun, with little tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful, and restless.

Away from football, Steven also lives a refreshingly cool life in his home, whose sitting room is big enough to size the entire Tottenham team.

Getting to know Steven Bergwijn's Personal Life off the pitch.
Getting to know Steven Bergwijn’s Personal Life off the pitch.

Steven Bergwijn Family Life:

Steven comes from a social family and loves to spend time with them. His dad, mum, brother, and sister have all made sacrifices in their own ways to see him become successful.

In this section, we’ll provide you with more information about Steven Bergwijn’s family members, beginning with his parents, whom he honours by placing a Suriname flag on one of his boots.

Having the Suriname Flag on one of his boots shows how much the Dutch footballer honours his parents.
Having the Suriname Flag on one of his boots shows how much the Dutch footballer honours his parents.

About Steven Bergwijn’s Dad:

Steve Bergwijn describes his dad, Jurgen Berwijn Sr, as someone who knows his game more than anyone and, secondly, his biggest fan + best friend.

As observed below, Jurgen Berwijn Sr loves hanging out with his sons both on the red carpet and beyond.

Steven Bergwijn Family Life- Pictured is him together with his father and brother.
Steven Bergwijn Family Life- Pictured is him together with his father and brother.

About Steven Bergwijn’s Mother:

Great mothers have produced great sons, and  Steven Bergwijn’s isn’t an exception.

As a devoted mother, her aim is to see her son grow to be happy and successful as he has already become.

Little is known about her name, but she appears to be someone who has made a conscious effort to avoid any spotlight on his private life.

About Steven Bergwijn’s Siblings:

Steven has a brother and sister, both of who are willing to give in their best to help him adapt to England. Below is a photo of his lovely lookalike sister and brother as they witnessed his Tottenham signing.

Meet Steven Bergwijn's Sister.
Meet Steven Bergwijn’s Sister.

Steven Bergwijn Facts:

This section of his Biography unveils more information about the Dutch winger. Without further ado, let’s begin.

About Steven Bergwijn’s Tattoo:

Tattoo culture has been wholeheartedly accepted by Steve Bergwijn’s parents – notably his dad, who has lots of body inks.

The love for love body art now transcends to him as he has used inks to portray his religion, things, and people he holds dear to his heart.

Steven Bergwijn Tattoo Facts.
Steven Bergwijn Tattoo Facts.

As observed above and below, Steven Bergwijn is a tattoo aficionado. The footballer takes his work and his tattoos seriously.

His inks involve a collection of portraits of birds in his chest and lots of other cool stuff that runs all the way from his neck down to his lower torso and legs.

Steven Bergwijn's Tattoos- What do they mean
Steven Bergwijn’s Tattoos- What do they mean

Respect for His Parent’s place of birth:

Steven Bergwijn’s parents are proud of their son’s heavy respect for the South American country- Suriname, which is their place of birth. According to Steven via ThePlayersTribune;

“I put the Suriname flag on one of my boots because both my parents were born there. and their Surinamese culture is a big part of my life”

Steven Bergwijn wants everyone to know his Suriname family lineage. And he sees showcasing the country’s flag on his boot as the best way to achieve such publicity.

Dutch Footballers you never knew are from Surinamese:

Perhaps you never knew these footballers (current and retired) had their parents or themselves born in Suriname.

They include; Ruud Gullit, Frank Rijkaard, Edgar Davids, Clarence Seedorf, Patrick Kluivert, Georginio Wijnaldum, Virgil van Dijk, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Ryan Babel.

Without a doubt, there are indeed big names of Surinamese descent who hold huge respect in football.

It is no surprise to see why Steven Bergwijn’s family were always interested in travelling to Spain. They go there to watch FC Barcelona. A club coached by their very own Surinamese brother, Frank Rijkaard.

Steven Bergwijn’s Religion:

Steven Bergwijn’s parents come from a country (Suriname) where there are more Christians of Roman Catholic background. According to Taddlr, he adopts the Christianity religion and believes in God.

FIFA Potential:

Steven Bergwijn’s FIFA ratings surely place him as one of the most promising footballers in FIFA.

Having a FIFA potential rating of 87 surely makes him a sure buy for FIFA career lovers.

Especially those who are in search of someone with good attacking, skill, great movement and power attributes.

Steven Bergwijn FIFA Ratings and Potential.
Steven Bergwijn FIFA Ratings and Potential. His biggest strengths are his balance, sprint speed and acceleration.

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Hi there! I am Hale Hendrix, a passionate football enthusiast and writer dedicated to uncovering the untold stories of footballers' childhood and biography. With a deep love for the beautiful game, I have spent countless hours researching and interviewing players to bring to light the lesser-known details of their lives.

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