
Alexander Büttner
Vitesse Arnhem/D/
Player Info
Alexander Büttner is a Dutch left-back who experienced the pinnacle of club football with a memorable stint at Manchester United, before returning to the Netherlands with Vitesse Arnhem. Now 37, his career is a tale of a dramatic rise and subsequent solid service. Büttner made his name at Vitesse, earning a surprise move to Old Trafford in 2012. He scored on his Premier League debut and won a Premier League medal in his first season under Sir Alex Ferguson. After limited opportunities, he moved on, with spells in Russia and Belgium, before returning to his roots at Vitesse. His game is built on attacking verve, possessing a powerful shot and good crossing ability from the left flank. While his time at the very top was brief, that Premier League winner's medal remains the standout honor in a respectable career. Büttner is remembered as an adventurous full-back who seized his moment on the biggest stage and has since provided reliable experience in the Eredivisie.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2024/08/06
15000€
Transfer
2022/06/30
Signed
2021/07/11
Signed
2021/01/19
Terminated
2019/12/31
Signed
2019/06/30
Terminated
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
25
Games Started
24
Minutes Per Game
840
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
4
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
15
Accurate Passes Per Game
237
Key Passes Per Game
22
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
46
Accurate Crosses Per Game
25
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
13
Interceptions Per Game
8
Clearances Per Game
8
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
8
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
7
Be Fouled Per Game
18





