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Former Everton winger Royston Drenthe in hospital after suffering stroke
Oct 20 2025 06:38 · By onefootball.com
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Former Everton and Real Madrid winger Royston Drenthe is in hospital after suffering a stroke last week.
The 38-year-old was admitted to hospital on Friday and is receiving ‘good care’.
The news shared by FC de Rebellen, an agency that represents former footballers.
Their statement reads: "Last Friday, Royston Drenthe suffered a stroke. Drenthe is currently receiving good care and is in good hands. The team and those involved hope for a speedy recovery."
An ex-Netherlands international, Drenthe began his playing career with Feyenoord before moving to Real Madrid in 2007, winning the La Liga title a year later.
He went on loan to Everton in 2011-12 and had spells at other clubs included Reading and Sheffield Wednesday.
Everton wished him a speedy return to full health and posted on X: "Everyone at Everton wishes Royston Drenthe a full and speedy return to full health after reports he's been taken to hospital."
Meanwhile Reading added: “Everyone at Reading Football Club wishes former Royal Royston Drenthe a speedy recovery after he was taken ill on Friday. Get well soon Royston.”
Feyenoord posted a photo of Drenthe with the caption: “On behalf of all of Feyenoord: we are thinking of you and wish you all strength and power.”