Jorrel Hato – Profile & Performance Overview
Age & Background
Jorrel Hato, born on March 7, 2006, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, is a talented 19-year-old defender known for his primary role as a left-back, with the added ability to operate effectively as a centre-back.
Physical Attributes
He stands at 1.82 m and is left-footed
Club & Contract Status
Hato has been part of Ajax’s senior team since May 2023, and he is currently under contract with the club until June 2028.
Market Value
As of May 28, 2025, his market value is estimated at €35 million.
Playing Style & Positional Flexibility
While primarily a left-back, Hato has also been deployed as a centre-back and, on rare occasions, in midfield.
Left‑back – 88 senior-level appearances
Centre‑back – 70 senior-level appearances
Also logged a few minutes as central midfield or left midfield
Overall Career Totals (all clubs, all competitions):
Appearances: 161
Goals: 7
Assists: 11
Minutes Played: 13,191′
Senior Club Breakdown (Ajax first team):
League (Eredivisie): 75 appearances, 3 goals, 8 assists, 6,162 minutes
Europa League (incl. qualifiers): 17 appearances (+8 in qualifiers), 1 goal, 6 Eurpa minutes +712′
Conference League: 4 matches, 390′
KNVB Beker (Dutch Cup): 7 appearances, 436′
Highlight: 2023–24 Europa League (Ajax)
In the 2023–24 Europa League, Hato featured in all 6 group stage matches, starting each time—first as centre-back, then as left-back in some fixtures. He also scored once and played every minute.
Youth Development
Before joining Ajax’s senior set-up in 2023, Hato progressed through their youth system:
U‑17 and U‑18 squads: Gained valuable experience and game time
Competed in the UEFA Youth League with the U‑19s, playing 6 matches and scoring once
International Career
Hato is also capped at the Netherlands U‑21 level, having earned 11 caps and consistently lining up as a centre-back.
Summary
Jorrel Hato is widely regarded as one of the most promising defensive talents in Europe. His flexibility across the backline, combined with high-level exposure in domestic and continental competitions, solidifies his growing reputation. Clubs like Real Madrid and several Premier League teams have reportedly shown interest in him