Player Details

Name

Pele van Anholt

Height

5' 8"

Weight

157 lbs

Date of Birth

4.23.1991 (33)

Birthplace

Sneek, Netherlands

Position

Defender
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LA Galaxy sign Dutch defender Pele van Anholt

LA Galaxy sign Dutch defender Pele van Anholt

The LA Galaxy have bolstered their defense, announcing the signing of Dutch fullback Pele van Anholt on Wednesday. The 26-year-old joins LA from Eredivisie side Willem II, where he played for one season, making 24 appearances. Before that, he played six seasons for another first-division Dutch side, Heerenveen. “Pele is a
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Career Summary

Option declined following 2017 season.

Van Anholt is a talented and experienced right back who should slot into the backline upon his arrival with the Galaxy in the middle of the 2017 season.

OUTSIDE MLS: Van Anholt made 24 appearances for Willem II in 2017, primarily at the right back position. Prior to his one-year stint with Willem II, he spent six seasons with SC Heerenveen, also of the Eredivisie. While there, he made over 100 appearances for the club, in addition to a one-year loan to Netherlands second-division side FC Emmen during the 2010-11 season.