Nathan Benjamin Aké is a Dutch professional football player who plays for Watford on loan from Chelsea, and for the Netherlands under-21 team as a defender or as a midfielder.
Education
He was chosen to start in a defensive midfield position for Chelsea in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final clash with Rubin Kazan in Russia on 11 April, a match that finished in a 3–2 loss but resulted in a 5–4 aggregate victory.
Career
Chelsea Aké agreed to join the Chelsea youth system from Feyenoord in late 2010 at the age of just 15. He had played at Feyenoord since the age of 12 after joining the club from ADO Den Haag. On 8 August 2013, Aké signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea, lasting until 2018.
= Loan to Reading On 25 March 2015, Aké was loaned to Championship club Reading for a month, making his first of five appearances against Cardiff City in a 1–1 draw ten days later.
= Loan to Watford On 14 August 2015, Aké completed a season-long loan move to newly promoted Premier League team Watford, after having signed a five-year contract with Chelsea. Eleven days later, he made his debut for the Hornets in a League Cup second round game against Preston North End, which ended in a 1–0 defeat for his side.
Aké has represented the at every youth level since his under-15 début in 2009, making 54 appearances in total. He has captained both the U-17 and the U-19 sides.
Aké has been praised for his versatility, being able to play at left back, centre back and in defensive midfield, which has been attributed to a good work ethic, professionalism and gifted technique.
His playing style and appearance have led to comparisons to former Dutch legend and Chelsea player Ruud Gullit. Club Chelsea Union of European Football Associations Europa League: 2012-2013 Football League Cup: 2014-2015 International Individual.