Donny Van De Beek's Personal Highlights Vs Leeds Show How Good He Was

Donny van de Beek made his first Premier League start for Everton on Saturday against Leeds United, and his personal highlights video shows it was a very successful one for him.

Van de Beek has not had a good time in English football to date, since moving from Amsterdam to Manchester in August 2020 to go to Manchester United.

The former Ajax midfielder started just four Premier League games in his first season and this season started no games in the league, for either Ole Gunnar Solskjaer or Ralf Rangnick.

Van de Beek moved to Everton on loan in the January transfer window, with former United star Jaap Stam slamming the club for playing him out of position.

In his first start for Frank Lampard's team on Saturday, the 24-year-old played in a midfield pair, alongside Allan, and had a brilliant performance in the Toffees' 3-0 win over Leeds, and his highlights video is proof of how well he played.

It was the first time that the former Ajax man had played 90 minutes in the Premier League, having been subbed off in all his starts for United, and he picked up the man of the match award.

In the first half alone he topped the standings for the most passes, tackles, touches and aerial duels, as Everton recovered from their midweek loss to Newcastle United.

Van de Beek also played an instrumental part in the opening goal, with his cross towards Dominic Calvert-Lewin being directed towards Seamus Coleman by Leeds midfielder Mateusz Klich, with the Irishman heading home.

The Dutch midfielder, who has recently missed out on national team squads in the lead up to this winter's World Cup, certainly impressed fans with his display, especially those who support Manchester United.

First start: ✅
Goodison debut: ✅
Your MOTM: ✅

You're sound you, @Donny_beek6! 💪 pic.twitter.com/1hYqh5tDm1

— Everton (@Everton) February 12, 2022

Donny van de Beek played 90 minutes of football for the first time in the Premier League.

In the first half, he had the most passes, tackles, touches and aerial duels.

Happy to see him enjoying his football again. 😅❤ pic.twitter.com/uI8zz3JNPm

— UtdFaithfuls (@UtdFaithfuls) February 12, 2022

Donny van de Beek's game by numbers vs. Leeds:

89.5% pass accuracy
77% attacking third passes completed (10/13)
75% aerial duels won (3/4)
51 total touches
10 ball recoveries
4 tackles made

A great display in the heart of midfield. 💪 pic.twitter.com/lKRCGKzTaT

— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) February 12, 2022

Is this the same Donny van de Beek they told us can't play in a pivot and isn't physical enough for the Premier League? Lol

— UtdFaithfuls (@UtdFaithfuls) February 12, 2022

Most tackles
Most touches
Most aerial duels
Most passes

Donny Van De Beek first half

— Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge) February 12, 2022

Seeing van de beek producing magic like this at everton and then looking at the clowns in our midfield makes me sick pic.twitter.com/THXUui5rZb

— Ace🥤 (@speeds_c) February 12, 2022

Donny Van De Beek, who played in a Champions League semi final, showing he that can handle Premier League intensity

— . (@Nigerianscamsss) February 12, 2022

Most tackles, touches duels & passes by Donny Van De Beek today, in a double pivot!

We have McFred

— Terry Flewers (@terryflewers) February 12, 2022

Donny van de Beek vs Scott McTominay SAME DAY! pic.twitter.com/2B5wJu7BY3

— ROVI_25 (@ROVI2507) February 12, 2022

Whilst Van de Beek, and Everton, were thriving on Saturday, it was a very different proposition for his parent club, as they once again threw away a lead.

Having gone 1-0 up against Southampton, Ralf Rangnick's team drew 1-1, with the exact same thing happening against Middlesborough in the FA Cup and Burnley in the league.