Maarten Vincent Paes is a prominent Dutch-Indonesian professional footballer known as a goalkeeper for Eredivisie club Ajax and the Indonesia national team.
He gained recognition for his performances in Major League Soccer with FC Dallas, where he made over 100 appearances and earned 26 clean sheets before transferring to Ajax in 2026.
Born in the Netherlands, he represents Indonesia internationally, showcasing strong shot-stopping, command in the box, and reliability in high-pressure matches.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Maarten Vincent Paes
- Stage Name: Maarten Paes
- Born: May 14, 1998
- Age: 28 years old
- Birthplace: Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Nationality: Dutch
- Ethnicity: Dutch
- Occupation: Footballer, Goalkeeper
- Height: 1.91 m
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Paes
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Luna Bijl
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $5 million USD
Early Life and Education
Maarten Paes was born on May 14, 1998, in Nijmegen, Netherlands. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paes, in the Netherlands. Details about siblings are not publicly available. His religion is Christianity.
He developed his football skills from a young age in Dutch youth academies, progressing through clubs before making his professional debut, focusing on goalkeeping training without specific higher education details publicly known beyond his football development pathway.
Career
Maarten Paes began his professional career in the Netherlands with clubs like FC Utrecht before moving to Major League Soccer with FC Dallas in 2022, where he became a key starter, tying for the most goalkeeper starts in club history with 114 appearances.
He transferred permanently to Eredivisie giants Ajax in February 2026, signing a contract until 2029.
Internationally, he represents Indonesia (Timnas Indonesia), debuting and contributing in matches. His career highlights include consistent performances, clean sheets, and recognition as a reliable shot-stopper in both MLS and now European competitions.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @maartenpaes
Personal Life
Maarten Paes is 28 years old and his height is 1.91 m. He is not married but has been in a long relationship with Luna Bijl since around 2021–2022, meeting on a dating app. He has no publicly known children. He maintains a private personal life while focusing on his football career, often sharing professional updates and training moments on social media.
Net Worth
Maarten Paes‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. His income primarily comes from professional football contracts and salaries with clubs like FC Dallas and Ajax, transfer fees from moves including his 2026 Ajax transfer, international appearances and bonuses with the Indonesia national team, endorsements, sponsorships, and related football ventures.