Johan Kappelhof


Johan Kappelhof is a Dutch footballer who plays as a defender for Major Soccer League side Chicago Fire. He previously played for FC Groningen and in the youth academy of Ajax.

Career

Kappelhof was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Whilst being in Ajax's youth academy for 13 years he moved from being a right winger to a defender.
At Groningen he made his debut in 2011 before helping the Green-White Armes win the KNVB Cup in 2014/15 against defending champions PEC Zwolle. It was their first major trophy and they qualified for the UEFA Europa League.
He played in all 6 of Gronigen's Europe league group games.
in the 2017 U.S. Open Cup.
He joined Chicago Fire ahead of the 2016 season. In 2017 he was voted Chicago Fire's defender of the year after 4 assists in 33 matches. He was also selected in the 2017 MLS all star game. In March 2017 he set a record for the most clearances and tackles made in a single MLS match since OPTA records began.

Personal life

Kappelhof has a Ghanaian mother and a Dutch father.

Honours

Club

Groningen