A dazzling right-footed dribbler who can operate on either wing, Luciano Narsingh was uncapped at senior level when he was named in the Netherlands' 23-man party for UEFA EURO 2012. He started all 34 Eredivisie games for sc Heerenveen in 2011/12, scoring eight goals and providing 22 assists.

• Born in Amsterdam of Surinamese ancestry, he joined the renowned AFC Ajax academy, following the footsteps of his elder brother Furdjel.

• Rejected by Ajax, he left for Heerenveen in 2008, making his Eredivisie debut as a substitute in October that year but seeing more action with the Dutch Under-19 team over the next two seasons.

• Made his Eredivisie breakthrough in 2010/11, scoring five goals in 24 matches, the first of them in a 6-2 home win against champions FC Twente on 12 December 2010.

• Made his U21 debut for the Netherlands in March 2010 and was called up to the senior squad for the first time in February 2012 before making his first appearance – and scoring – in an unofficial friendly against FC Bayern München on 22 May; four days later he was confirmed in the UEFA EURO 2012 squad, making him set to be the first Heerenveen player to represent the Oranje at a UEFA European Championship.

• Earned his elevation thanks to a dynamic 2011/12 season, where his tally of 22 assists was the best in the league, many of them setting up goals for the Eredivisie's top scorer, Bas Dost.