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Given Baven

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Personal Information

Given is a 21-year-old graduate. He finished his Bachelor of Business Administration at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam, in August 2025. RSM is part of Erasmus University Rotterdam and is one of the world's leading business schools, as ranked by the Financial Times (2024). He graduated from high school (VWO level) in June 2022, laying a strong academic foundation for his future studies. He graduated his bachelor with a GPA of 3.7

Throughout his studies at RSM, Given developed a deep interest in investments and finance, engaging in coursework and projects that explored financial markets, corporate finance, and investment strategies. His academic journey honed his analytical skills and strategic thinking, preparing him to navigate the complexities of the financial sector.

Beyond academia, his athletic background shaped his strong work ethic, resilience, and discipline. Competing in high-stakes matches enhanced his leadership and teamwork abilities, while balancing a rigorous academic schedule with competitive sports strengthened his time management and organizational skills. His dedication to both personal and professional growth reflects his ambition and commitment to excellence.

Athletic Information

Given is a versatile attacking midfielder, proficient in the Number 10 role, yet equally adept across various forward and midfield positions. His primary strengths include strong technique, creativity, remarkable speed, precise passing, endurance, and dribbling.

Throughout his junior career, Given consistently played for the top teams in his age group. He earned opportunities to trial with esteemed professional academies, notably ADO Den Haag and the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB). Unfortunately, things did not go as planned due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, his trials with ADO Den Haag and the KNVB underscore his noteworthy talent and ambition, positioning him well within the esteemed circles of Dutch football development. At the age of 17, Given made his first-team debut in Málaga against a Spanish second-division side. Additionally, he marked his official debut in the national cup last season, a milestone that secured him a profile on Transfermarkt.

Currently, he represents the first team of RKVV Westlandia, playing in the fourth division of the Netherlands. During his youth career, he competed against elite professional academies nationwide. While playing in the highest youth competitions, he faced youth squads from esteemed clubs such as Feyenoord, PSV, Volendam, FC Groningen, VVV-Venlo, Fortuna Sittard, FC Twente, MVV Maastricht, FC Eindhoven, FC Dordrecht and more, all of which have first teams competing in the country’s premier or second division.

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