Kian Fitz-Jim

Kian Franklin Fitz-Jim (born 5 July 2003) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for club Torino.

Club career

Ajax After developing in the youth academies of Buitenveldert, AFC, and AZ Alkmaar, Fitz-Jim signed with Ajax on 18 June 2019. He made his professional debut with the reserve team, Jong Ajax, in the Eerste Divisie on 21 December 2020, appearing as a substitute in a 2–1 loss to SC Telstar. Over the next few seasons, Fitz-Jim became a key player and regular starter for Jong Ajax, eventually making over 100 appearances for the team in the Eerste Divisie. He made his unofficial senior team debut in a friendly against FC Utrecht on 24 March 2021.

Fitz-Jim made his competitive debut for Ajax's first team under manager Alfred Schreuder on 8 January 2023, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 Eredivisie draw away to NEC. He made three further appearances during the 2022–23 season, two coming in the KNVB Cup. He scored his first Eredivisie goal while at Excelsior, making 13 league appearances and 15 total appearances for the club during the first half of the season. He featured primarily for Jong Ajax after his return for the remainder of the 2023–24 season. and Galatasaray.

Torino On 31 July 2026, Fitz-Jim signed for Serie A club Torino on a permanent transfer from Ajax.

International career Fitz-Jim is a youth international for the Netherlands. In 2023, then-Hong Kong national team manager Jørn Andersen expressed interest in selecting him to represent Hong Kong.

Personal life Fitz-Jim was born in the Netherlands. His father, also born in the Netherlands, is of Surinamese and Chinese descent. His mother is a Hongkonger who emigrated to the Netherlands in childhood. Fitz-Jim holds a Hong Kong identity card and speaks Cantonese.

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