Alexander Buttner
HOW ACQUIRED: Signed with Targeted Allocation Money on Nov. 1, 2019.
Buttner is a veteran Dutch defender, with experience in the top flights of the Netherlands, England and Russia, who will look to elevate New England's defensive corps for 2019.
INTERNATIONAL: Buttner represented the Dutch national team at the U-19 and U-20 levels. Was a provisional selection to the senior team's 2012 Euros squad, but did not make the final cut.
OUTSIDE MLS: Perhaps best known for his stint with Manchester United from 2012-14, Buttner has played in his native Netherlands for Vitesse, Russia for Dynamo Moscow, and Belgium for Anderlecht.
TITLES WON: Buttner has won a Premier League title and a Dutch KNVB Cup.
Stats
MLS
Regular Season
| Date | Match | Result | Appearance | MINS | G | A | SHTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/07/2020 | CHI @ NE | T 1-1 | Unused Sub | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2/29/2020 | NE @ MTL | L 1-2 | Unused Sub | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
