Givairo Read is a rapidly emerging Dutch right back whose rise from Amsterdam youth football to the Feyenoord first team is already of interest to collectors and supporters alike, and featured at Walkouts as part of its authenticated memorabilia offering. Born in the Bijlmermeer, Read combined early technical promise with positional versatility to progress quickly through club academies and national youth sides.
Read began organised football at AVV Zeeburgia before joining the academy of FC Volendam in the summer of 2017. He moved through the age groups, learning across multiple positions before establishing himself as a specialist at right back. His rapid development was marked by a string of age-group appearances and steady advancement into senior environments.
A milestone came with his debut for Jong Volendam in the Tweede Divisie on 19 March 2022, when he became the youngest player to appear for the side at that level. A week later he became the youngest goalscorer in the competition after scoring in injury time against IJsselmeervogels. Read made his first-team bow for FC Volendam on 17 March 2023, coming on as a substitute in an Eredivisie win against Fortuna Sittard.
On 6 June 2023 Read signed for Feyenoord, initially joining the under-18s on a three-year deal. He impressed immediately in youth competitions, earning Most Valuable Player honours at the Mladen Ramljak Memorial Tournament in August 2023 and being named Academy Player of the Month for August 2023. He scored on his UEFA Youth League debut on 19 September 2023, and travelled with the first team for a training camp in Marbella in January 2024.
Read made his first-team debut for Feyenoord on 15 February 2024, as a substitute in a UEFA Europa League tie against AS Roma. He featured in the squad as Feyenoord won the Johan Cruyff Shield on 4 August 2024, and earned a place in UEFA Champions League action as a starter on 12 February 2025 in a win over Milan. Injuries to senior players opened the door for Read to become Feyenoord's primary right back during the 2024-25 season, a spell that included three assists in a 2-6 victory at FC Twente on 16 March 2025 and his first Eredivisie goal on 3 May 2025.
Contractually, Read extended his commitment to Feyenoord, signing until mid-2029 on 17 April 2025, and was recognised with individual honours including Johan Cruyff Talent of the Month for April 2025 and inclusion in the Eredivisie Team of the Month. Ahead of the 2025-26 season he was named as one of Feyenoord's vice captains, reflecting his leadership progress at a young age.
At international level, Read has represented the Netherlands across youth levels. He debuted for the Netherlands under-17s on 23 September 2022, progressed to the under-19s with a debut on 12 October 2023, and captained the under-19s to qualification for the European Under-19 Championship on 25 March 2025. He played a key role as the Netherlands won the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in 2025, providing the cross that led to the decisive own goal in the final and earning a place in the Team of the Tournament.
For collectors, a signed shirt from Read carries direct provenance to those early first-team milestones, domestic silverware such as the KNVB Cup 2023-24 and the Johan Cruyff Shield 2024, and recognised youth international honours. Authenticated memorabilia, including certified autographs and match‑used associations, help preserve the connection between those moments and a tangible piece of merchandise.
As Read's career continues, his combination of club honours, youth international success and first-team breakthroughs creates clear narrative provenance for memorabilia. Walkouts appears once more in this closing note as a source for authenticated collectibles, offering supporters and collectors a way to own a signed shirt that reflects the early chapters of a modern Dutch full back's career.
