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Sergino Dest

Sergino Dest of USMNT and FC Barcelona

Sergino Dest has become a key figure for the USMNT while still a young player. The Dutch-American has made a move to one of the world's biggest clubs and he's still got a long way to go in the game.

The US Men's National Team found a hidden gem in the Netherlands in the form of Sergino Dest.

This rapid, tricky right-back burst from the Ajax youth ranks to become the successor to Dani Alves at FC Barcelona and a World Cup prospect for the USA.

An attacking right-back, Dest grew up in the Netherlands but qualifies for the USA through his Surinamese/American father. Having fallen off Holland's radar, he was snapped up to represent the US while featuring for the Ajax U-17s.

After shining for the stars and stripes in the U-17 and U-20 World Cups, Dest was signed by FC Barcelona in 2020 for a deal worth over €21million ($25.5million). The Spanish club beat Bayern Munich to Dest's signature as the full-back signed a five-year deal with the release clause set at €400million ($485.5million).

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Sergino Dest of FC Barcelona

Dest is known for his breathtaking dribbling, first touch and ability to carry the ball into dangerous areas.

Dest's journey through youth soccer

Sergino Dest and Ajax

Moving to FC Barcelona

Dest and the USMNT

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