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Timothy Derijck (born 25 May 1987) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a centre back in the Jupiler Pro League for Zulte Waregem.

Timothy Derijck

Derijck in 2011
Personal information
Date of birth	(1987-05-25) 25 May 1987 (age 35)
Place of birth	Liedekerke, Belgium
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Centre back
Club information
Current team	Zulte Waregem
Number	76
Youth career
1994–2000	Denderleeuw
2000–2005	Anderlecht
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2005–2009	Feyenoord	23	(1)
2006	→ NAC Breda (loan)	12	(1)
2007–2008	→ Dender (loan)	30	(1)
2009–2011	ADO Den Haag	82	(8)
2011–2014	PSV	43	(4)
2013–2014	→ Utrecht (loan)	16	(0)
2014	Jong PSV	1	(0)
2014–2016	ADO Den Haag	49	(3)
2016–2018	Zulte Waregem	43	(7)
2018–2020	Gent	9	(0)
2020–2022	Kortrijk	45	(1)
2022–	Zulte Waregem	4	(0)
National team
2003	Belgium U16	2	(0)
2003–2004	Belgium U17	17	(3)
2004	Belgium U18	1	(0)
2004–2006	Belgium U19	24	(8)
2007	Belgium U21	4	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 February 2022

Club career

Early career

Derijck is a product of the Anderlecht youth academy, but left the Brussels giants for Feyenoord before making it into the first team.[1] He also wore the jerseys of Dender and NAC Breda before joining ADO Den Haag in January 2009. It was where he developed himself into one of the most consistent defenders in the Eredivisie.^{[citation needed]}

PSV Eindhoven

On 15 August 2011, PSV Eindhoven announced the signing of Derijck on a four-year contract from ADO Den Haag for a fee of €750,000. He was given the number 18 shirt. He made his debut on 21 August 2011 in PSV's 3–0 win over his former club Den Haag. He scored his first competitive goal for PSV in a 3–2 win over Achilles '29 on 27 September in the 2012–13 KNVB Beker. His first Eredivise goal for PSV was an equalizer against PEC Zwolle on 28 October 2012.^{[citation needed]}

On 19 July 2013, it was announced that Derijck was sent on loan to FC Utrecht until the end of the season.^{[citation needed]}

Return to ADO Den Haag

On 26 August 2014, Derijck returned to his former club ADO Den Haag. He signed a two-year deal on a free transfer.^{[citation needed]}

Zulte Waregem

In June 2016, Derijck joined Belgian side Zulte Waregem.[2]

Gent

In August 2018, Derijck joined Gent.

Return to Zulte Waregem

On 6 January 2022, Derijck returned to Zulte Waregem on a one-year contract, with an option for a second year.[3]

International career

On 5 September 2011, he received his first call up to the senior Belgium national team for the friendly match against the United States. Coach Georges Leekens called him to replace the injured Jan Vertonghen. However, he was an unused substitute in a 1–1 draw.^{[citation needed]}

Honours

Zulte Waregem

• Belgian Cup: 2016–17[4]

PSV Eindhoven

• KNVB Cup: 2011–12
• Johan Cruyff Shield: 2012

References

• Timothy Derijck verlaat ADO en zet carrière voort bij Zulte Waregem, omroepwest.nl, 9 June 2016

External links

• Voetbal International profile (in Dutch)
• Belgium Stats at Belgian FA
• Timothy Derijck at WorldFootball.net

На других языках

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- [en] Timothy Derijck

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[es] Timothy Derijck

Timothy Derijck (Liedekerke, Bélgica, 25 de mayo de 1987) es un futbolista belga. Juega de defensa en el S. V. Zulte Waregem de la Primera División de Bélgica.

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[it] Timothy Derijck

Timothy Derijck (Liedekerke, 25 maggio 1987) è un calciatore belga, difensore dello Zulte Waregem.

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[ru] Дерейк, Тимоти

Тимоти Дерейк (нидерл. Timothy Derijck; 25 мая 1987, Лидекерке, Бельгия) — бельгийский футболист, защитник клуба «Кортрейк».

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