[Official] 'Veteran from the Netherlands Yeon Ryeong-byeol (CEO)' to play in K League... Baecker joins Anyang unexpectedly

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K League 1 club FCAnyang has unexpectedly signed a Dutch veteran defender to strengthen its defensive line for the second half of the season.

On the 13th, Anyang officially announced that it had bolstered its squad for the second half by signing 31-year-old Dutch defender Danny Baeker.

Baeker, who has joined Anyang, stated through the club: "I am grateful to join FCAnyang. I am happy to become a member of such a great club and am very excited to be able to play for Anyang fans. I want to appear in many matches with Anyang and help the team achieve a high ranking."

A product of ADO Den Haag's youth system, Baeker is a veteran who has consistently played in the Netherlands since making his professional debut in 2013, featuring for clubs including ADO Den Haag, Roda JC, NAC Breda, and SC Telstar. He boasts extensive experience, having appeared in a total of 314 league matches across both the Dutch Eredivisie and Eerste Divisie.

Notably, during the previous 2024–2025 season, he served as a key defender for Telstar, leading his team to playoff qualification and promotion. He made significant contributions to achieving promotion to the Eredivisie (top division) for the first time in 47 years.

According to the club, Baeker is a central defender equipped with both stable defensive capabilities and build-up skills. Beyond center-back, he can also play as a defensive midfielder or central midfielder, making him a versatile asset. His strengths include tactical understanding and consistent match management derived from his long experience. He has progressed through elite pathways, having represented the Netherlands U-18, U-19, and U-21 teams.

Having completed all signing procedures, Danny Baeker will immediately join the squad to begin preparations for active participation in the second half of the season.

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