Rafael van der Vaart praises Gjivai Zechiël's development since playing on loan for FC Utrecht last season. The 25-year-old midfielder made his first official minutes since returning to Feyenoord in the first round of the Eredivisie. Van der Vaart highlights Zechiël's growth, saying he has become a more mature player who makes good decisions on the ball. Zechiël's qualities have also benefited his partner on the midfield of Feyenoord, Luciano Valente. According to Van der Vaart, Valente is happy to play with someone who can also do something like Zechiël. The combination of Gjivai Zechiël and Luciano Valente is a good one, Van der Vaart believes. Charles Vanhoutte completes the midfield of Feyenoord, doing the dirty work, as Van der Vaart puts it.
Feyenoord's Gjivai Zechiël impresses Rafael van der Vaart in Eredivisie
Feyenoord's Gjivai Zechiël made the most impression on Rafael van der Vaart in the first round of the Eredivisie, according to Voetbalzone. This is based on an interview with Rafael van der Vaart in the NOS Voetbalpodcast.
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