2013: Appeared in all 16 games for CofC, 15 of which he started… averaged 85 minutes per game and was instrumental to the Cougars’ shape, particularly defensively… provided an assist on the gam-winning goal in the 88th minute against Winthrop on Oct. 1.
2012: Named a second-team All-Southern Conference selection after starting in all 19 matches as an integral piece to the back line… averaged over 90 minutes per game and missed just 30 minutes of playing time on the year… scored a goal on his only shot attempt of the season in a 2-0 win over Memphis in early September… added an assist in CofC’s 2-1 win over UNC Greensboro on Oct. 9.
2011: Started in all 18 matches for the Cougars... averaged over 93 minutes per game as a freshman... took three shot attempts on the season despite his defensive focus and responsibility.
Before Charleston: A member of the prestigious Ajax Youth Academy in Holland for four years... competed with Ajax in many international youth tournaments in Greece, Spain, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Germany, France, Russia and Finland... has helped Ajax Youth Academy win their league championship the last four years... trained with Dutch first division club NAC Breda.
Personal: Full name is Daan Brinkman ... the son of Eugenie de Meijer and Hans Brinkman... born March 12, 1993 ... one of two children, sister's name is Stefanie de Meijer... lists his favorite athlete as Zinedine Zidane.
