At age 20, Royston Drenthe was presented as a future Real Madrid superstar – but 13 years later he’s been declared bankrupt, reportedly losing his 3.2m fortune following a failed move into music and acting.
A pacey customer touted to shine at the Bernabeu after a breakthrough season at Feyenoord, he was a prodigy held in high regard by many at Los Blancos but unfortunately, his fall from grace typified a generation of unfulfilled Dutch talent.
Just 11 years after signing for one of the world’s biggest clubs, Drenthe was unable to find a club following his release from UAE Pro League side Baniyas and decided to hang up his boots at the age of 29.
Now at the age of 33, he’s actually back playing at Dutch third division side Koza…
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