Jip Bartels (born 10 January 1993) is a Dutch footballer who played as a striker.
Early life Born in Utrecht, Bartels was regarded as a prospect of Dutch side Ajax and received interest from English Premier League side Arsenal. He played in the academies of Utrecht and Ajax, but three cruciate ligament injuries denied him a professional career.
Club career Bartels started his career with Dutch side TEC, where he made forty-one league appearances and scored fourteen goals. In 2021, he signed for Dutch side Ajax Zaterdag, where he captained the club.
Personal life Bartels attended the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he was regarded as a high performing student. Bartels established a company that helps schools in Australia integrate physical activity into their curriculum.
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