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Former Real Madrid and Everton winger Royston Drenthe has suffered a stroke, an organisation he now represents has said.
The 38-year-old ex-Netherlands international is currently being treated in hospital after being admitted on Friday.
The news was announced by FC de Rebellen, a business entity which boasts a roster of former professionals available for clubs or associations to book as a team to play against or for speaking engagements.
A statement read: “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.”
Drenthe began his professional career with Feyenoord before moving to Real Madrid, with whom he won LaLiga, in 2007.
Everyone at Everton wishes Royston Drenthe a full and speedy return to full health after reports he’s been taken to hospital. 💙 pic.twitter.com/CK7kXKs8uW
— Everton (@Everton) October 19, 2025
He had a loan spell with Everton in 2011-12 and other clubs included Reading and Sheffield Wednesday.
A statement from Everton on X read: “Everyone at Everton wishes Royston Drenthe a full and speedy return to full health after reports he’s been taken to hospital.”
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