Diederick Luigi Luydens (born 18 February 1999) is a footballer who plays as a defender for Aruban Division di Honor club SV Dakota. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Aruba national team.
Club career Luydens started his youth career with DWO Zoetermeer, where he was scouted by Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam. Even though he did trials at Ajax with Matthijs de Ligt and Justin Kluivert, he chose to join Sparta. He played 56 matches for Jong Sparta in Tweede Divisie, before his contract with the club expired in June 2019.
In November 2019, Luydens joined Alphense Boys after spending few months as a free agent. In February 2020, he moved to Swedish fourth division club Åtvidabergs FF.
International career Born in the Netherlands, Luydens represent Aruba at international level. He was part of under-20 team at 2018 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. He made his senior team debut on 3 June 2021 in a 3–1 win against Cayman Islands.
Career statistics International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsAruba202120202220202331202430202531Total132
Scores and results list Aruba's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Luydens goal. + List of international goals scored by Diederick LuydensNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 14 October 2023 Trinidad Stadium, Oranjestad, Aruba 2–1 3–1 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League2 4 June 2025 BFA Technical Centre, Wildey, Barbados 1–1 1–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
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