Patrick van Aanholt

Patrick van Aanholt - Early Career

Patrick John Miguel van Aanholt (born 29 August 1990) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a left back. He Joined De Graafschap in 2004 - 2006 as a youth player and PSV Eindhoven in 2006 - 2007.

In 2007 he joined with Chelsea Youth Academy.

Patrick van Aanholt - Chelsea

He was first selected for Chelsea in an FA Cup tie away to Preston North End in the 2009–10 edition of the Cup, wearing the squad number 52, but did not make an appearance, remaining on the bench. He made his Chelsea debut, on 24 March 2010, in a 5–0 away win at Portsmouth, when he replaced Yuri Zhirkov at left-back. He then made his home debut, on 27 March 2010, against Aston Villa in a 7–1 victory, again as a sub. He scored his first career goal on 22 September 2010 in the 4–3 defeat to former club Newcastle United in the League Cup.

Loan to Coventry City

He made his professional debut on loan to Coventry City on 9 August 2009 starting in a 2–1 Football League Championship win over Ipswich Town. He was recalled to Chelsea in December due to the exit of many players due to the African Nations Cup.

Loan to Newcastle United
On 29 January 2010, van Aanholt joined Newcastle United on a one-month loan deal after regular left back José Enrique suffered injury. He had been cover for the Spaniard, sustaining Newcastle's productive left flank with Jonás Gutiérrez. He played his last game in the 2–1 away victory at Watford.

Loan to Leicester City
On 26 January 2011, Van Aanholt joined Leicester City on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut in a 1-0 win over Sheffield United on 1 February 2011, and suffered a torn muscle in his thigh at the end of the month after playing six games.

Van Aanholt scored his first senior league goal in a 4-0 victory over Burnley on 9 April 2011.