Ryan Henk Donk
Ryan Henk Donk (born 30 March 1986) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Turkish club Galatasaray S.K.. He can also play as a centre back.
Ryan Donk impressed in the 2005-06 season at RKC Waalwijk, and with an expiring contract, he wanted to make a step up to a higher level. AZ first approached him, but other clubs including AFC Ajax, PSV Eindhoven and FC Barcelona showed serious interest in him. Donk chose to go to AZ as a replacement for defender Joris Mathijsen who had been sold to German club Hamburger S.V., thinking it to be the best for his development. Initially AZ intended to loan Donk to RKC Waalwijk, but the player stated his intent to stay at the club in an attempt to push into the first team. He earned himself a place in the starting line-up and impressed with his performances at AZ.
On 31 August 2008, Donk signed for West Bromwich Albion F.C. for one year on loan. He made his debut in a 1-0 win away at Middlesbrough F.C. on 28 September 2008.
On 26 June 2009, Donk moved from AZ in his home country of the Netherlands, to Belgium to play for Club Brugge K.V..
At the start of the 2013-14 season, Donk transferred to Turkish side Kasimpasa for an undisclosed fee. He played as a central defender for the team in his first two years, however during the first half of the 2015-16 season before transferring to Galatasaray S.K., he played mainly as defensive midfielder.
On 5 January 2016, Galatasaray S.K. announced dealing with Donk. On 9 January 2016, Donk made his debut for Galatasaray S.K. and scored his first goal in penalty box against Karsiyaka in the 2015-16 Turkish Cup. He also made an assist for his teammate Bilal Kisa in same match.
On 31 August 2016, after being rarely used, Donk joined La Liga club Real Betis in a season-long loan deal, with a buyout clause. And now he is back to Galatasaray S.K..
Ryan Donk impressed in the 2005-06 season at RKC Waalwijk, and with an expiring contract, he wanted to make a step up to a higher level. AZ first approached him, but other clubs including AFC Ajax, PSV Eindhoven and FC Barcelona showed serious interest in him. Donk chose to go to AZ as a replacement for defender Joris Mathijsen who had been sold to German club Hamburger S.V., thinking it to be the best for his development. Initially AZ intended to loan Donk to RKC Waalwijk, but the player stated his intent to stay at the club in an attempt to push into the first team. He earned himself a place in the starting line-up and impressed with his performances at AZ.
On 31 August 2008, Donk signed for West Bromwich Albion F.C. for one year on loan. He made his debut in a 1-0 win away at Middlesbrough F.C. on 28 September 2008.
On 26 June 2009, Donk moved from AZ in his home country of the Netherlands, to Belgium to play for Club Brugge K.V..
At the start of the 2013-14 season, Donk transferred to Turkish side Kasimpasa for an undisclosed fee. He played as a central defender for the team in his first two years, however during the first half of the 2015-16 season before transferring to Galatasaray S.K., he played mainly as defensive midfielder.
On 5 January 2016, Galatasaray S.K. announced dealing with Donk. On 9 January 2016, Donk made his debut for Galatasaray S.K. and scored his first goal in penalty box against Karsiyaka in the 2015-16 Turkish Cup. He also made an assist for his teammate Bilal Kisa in same match.
On 31 August 2016, after being rarely used, Donk joined La Liga club Real Betis in a season-long loan deal, with a buyout clause. And now he is back to Galatasaray S.K..
