Sergino Dest started playing for the United States men’s national team in 2019. Born in the Netherlands to a Dutch mother and Surinamese-American father, the footballer has dual nationality which means he is eligible to play for either the United States or the Netherlands but he prefers to play for the United States.
The 24-year-old athlete used to play as a forward until he switched to a full-back. He has been praised for his pace and defensive tactics.
Sergino Dest’s Biography
Sergino Gianni Dest on November 3, 2000, in Suriname, a place not from a Dutch colony in Almere, Netherlands to his Dutch mother, and Surinamese-American father, Kenneth Dest. He was raised not far from De Fantasie but his family later moved to Brooklyn.
His father was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served in the Vietnam War and later Germany. While Dest’s father was in Germany, he would occasionally travel to Amsterdam, where he met Dest’s mother.
His father served for more than two decades in the US Military before he retired in 1994.
What is Sergino Dest’s Net Worth?
While he was playing for Barcelona, Sergino was earning £64,000 ($77,281) weekly, and £3,328,000 ( $4 million) annually. There are speculations that he is the third-highest earner at AC Milan with about €3.8m per year.
With a market value of €16.00m($16m), Sergino Dest’s net worth is estimated to be around $10-15 million.
Besides earning from his soccer career, Sergino has several endorsements with quite a number of brands including BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc. His Instagram bio also reveals that he is a Nike athlete.
With such wealth, he has been able to maintain a luxurious lifestyle. Besides going on vacations, the soccer player spends his money on expensive items like cars.
Sergino Dest is 5 ft 8 inches Tall
As a full-back player, Dest’s height is not up to the average height of full-back players which is 5 ft 9 inches. However, it has been reported that height does not play an important role in such a position on the pitch.
Also, he is just 1 inch short of the average height of a male American.
Here are Other Interesting Facts about Sergino Dest
1. His Father Also Played Soccer While Growing Up
Before Dest’s father, Kenneth got drafted into the US Military, he played soccer at SUNY Canton in New York. However, Kenneth Dest is not the only one who inspired Srgino to play soccer. The latter has revealed that he grew up idolizing soccer players like Wesley Sneijder, Ronaldinho, and Robin Van Persie.
For the record, Sergino has played for just a couple of clubs since his amateur debut in 2009. Some of the clubs include Almere City, Ajax, and Barcelona.
He has now moved from Premier League to Serie A where he currently plays for AC Milan on a one-year loan with an option to buy for €20 million.
At the International level, he has made 12 appearances for the U20 team. Also, he was included in the United States’ 26-man roster for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
2. The Almere-born Athlete Has a Solid Defensive Playing Style
Sergino Dest has always been described as a strong attacker with solid defensive play. He also has the ability to take players on and his pace is a virtue going forward and defending.
He initially started as a forward before he progressed and switched to playing as a full-back.
3. Sergino Dest Has Dual Nationality
His dual nationality has made him eligible to play for either the United States or the Netherlands. Subsequently, he chose to play for the United States senior national team both at the youth and senior international levels.
His father revealed Sergino made the best decision to play for the USMNT although it was not well received by his Ajax teammates.
4. Does Sergino Dest Have a Girlfriend?
At the moment, Sergino Dest has not revealed who he is dating. In addition to that, even his social media handles have not hinted if there is a significant order or not. Nevertheless, he remains focused and committed to his career.
5. Career Awards and Honors
The 5 ft 8 player has received several awards and honors for his impressive soccer career. Part of his career achievement includes being the only American to have scored his first goal for Barcelona in the Champions League group stage. Some of the awards and honors include:
- 2018 CONCACAF U-20 Championship Best XI
- Johan Cruyff Shield: 2019
- IFFHS Men’s World Youth (U20) Team: 2020
- U.S. Soccer Young Male Athlete of the Year: 2019
- Copa del Rey: 2020–21
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