West Ham secures the signing of Crysencio Summerville from Leeds United. Summerville had interest from Brighton, Fulham, and Rennes but chose West Ham. He is praised for his blistering pace, agile movement, and creativity off the wing.
- West Ham has officially signed Crysencio Summerville from Leeds United.
- Summerville attracted interest from Brighton, Fulham, and Rennes.
- West Ham’s director, Tim Steidten, highlighted Summerville’s speed, agility, and creativity.
Crysencio Summerville’s Transfer to West Ham
On August 3, 2024, renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed Crysencio Summerville’s official transfer to West Ham from Leeds United. This move follows interest from several other clubs, including Brighton, Fulham, and Rennes. West Ham’s director, Tim Steidten, expressed his excitement about the acquisition, highlighting Summerville’s speed, agility, and creative flair on the wing.
🚨⚒️ Official, confirmed. Crysencio Summerville joins West Ham from Leeds United after interest from Brighton, Fulham and Rennes.
“He is an exciting player with blistering pace, agile movement and an abundance of creativity off the wing”, says director Tim Steidten. https://t.co/ztjBfNE9RD
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 12, 2023
Player Profile: Crysencio Summerville
Crysencio Jilbert Sylverio Cirro Summerville, born on October 30, 2001, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, is a Dutch winger known for his blistering pace and creative play. Standing at 1.74 meters, he began his youth career at RVVV Noorderkwartier and later joined the Feyenoord academy. His professional journey started with Feyenoord, followed by loan spells at FC Dordrecht and ADO Den Haag, before moving to Leeds United in 2020.
Career Statistics
Club Career
Feyenoord
- Years: 2018–2020
- Appearances: 0
- Goals: 0
FC Dordrecht (Loan)
- Years: 2018–2019
- Appearances: 18
- Goals: 5
ADO Den Haag (Loan)
- Years: 2019–2020
- Appearances: 21
- Goals: 2
Leeds United
- Years: 2020–2024
- Appearances: 77
- Goals: 23
International Career
- Netherlands U16: 4 appearances, 1 goal
- Netherlands U17: 16 appearances, 1 goal
- Netherlands U18: 4 appearances, 1 goal
- Netherlands U19: 5 appearances, 6 goals
- Netherlands U21: 8 appearances, 2 goals
Honours
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2018 (Winner)
- EFL Championship Player of the Month: October 2023
- EFL Championship Team of the Season: 2023–24
- EFL Championship Player of the Season: 2023–24
- Leeds United Players’ Player of the Season: 2023–24
Previous Transfers and Transfer Fees
- Feyenoord to Leeds United: Joined Leeds United on September 16, 2020, for an undisclosed fee.
- Leeds United to West Ham: The recent transfer to West Ham has been confirmed, but the transfer fee remains undisclosed.
Additional Context
Youth Career
Summerville’s journey in football began at RVVV Noorderkwartier, followed by a significant period at the Feyenoord academy, where he signed his first professional contract in March 2018.
Notable Performances
- First Premier League Goal: Scored on October 23, 2022, in a 3–2 defeat against Fulham.
- Historic Goal Against Liverpool: Netted the winning goal in a 2–1 victory over Liverpool on October 29, 2022, ending Liverpool’s 29-game unbeaten streak at home in the Premier League.
- Championship Player of the Season: Awarded for the 2023–24 season with 21 goals and 10 assists in 49 appearances.
Transfer Interest
Summerville was a hot prospect, attracting interest from Brighton, Fulham, and Rennes before finalizing his move to West Ham.
Statement by Tim Steidten
West Ham’s director, Tim Steidten, commented on the signing: “He is an exciting player with blistering pace, agile movement, and an abundance of creativity off the wing.”
For more detailed player statistics and transfer history, check Summerville’s profile on Transfermarkt.
