Thom Jan Marinus Haye (born 9 February 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eredivisie club Almere City. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Indonesia national team.

Thom Haye
Haye playing for Heerenveen in 2023
Personal information
Full name Thom Jan Marinus Haye[1]
Date of birth (1995-02-09) 9 February 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Amsterdam, Netherlands
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Almere City
Number 19
Youth career
0000–2006 AFC
2006–2012 AZ
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2016 AZ 56 (1)
2016–2018 Willem II 65 (5)
2018–2019 Lecce 13 (0)
2019–2020 ADO Den Haag 9 (0)
2020NAC Breda (loan) 6 (0)
2020–2022 NAC Breda 55 (5)
2022–2024 Heerenveen 81 (7)
2024– Almere City 10 (0)
International career
2009–2010 Netherlands U15 5 (0)
2010–2011 Netherlands U16 6 (0)
2011–2012 Netherlands U17 21 (3)
2012–2013 Netherlands U19 8 (2)
2014 Netherlands U20 1 (0)
2015 Netherlands U21 9 (0)
2024– Indonesia 10 (2)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Netherlands
UEFA European Under-17 Championship
Winner 2011 Serbia
Winner 2012 Slovenia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 November 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2024

A product of AZ's academy, Haye made his first-team debut in 2014, before moving on to clubs such as Willem II, Lecce in Italy, ADO Den Haag, NAC Breda, and Heerenveen.

Haye represented the Netherlands at various youth levels from under-15 to under-21, becoming European under-17 champions twice in 2011 and 2012, before switching his international allegiance to Indonesia in 2024 through naturalization.

Club career

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Haye was born in Amsterdam and is a youth exponent from AZ. He signed his first contract for AZ in February 2011.[3] On 23 February 2014, he made his full debut for AZ in the Eredivisie against Ajax in a 4–0 away defeat, coming on as a 70th-minute substitute for Celso Ortíz.[4] Haye scored his first professional goal in 24 September 2014, securing his club's advancement in the KNVB Cup in a 1–0 away win over EVV.[5][6] He became a starter in the 2015–16 season, before making his debut in the UEFA Europa League in the 2016–17 season.[2]

Willem II

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On 19 June 2016, Haye signed a two-year deal with Willem II, after his contract with AZ expired.[7] He made his debut on 6 August in a 4–1 home loss to Vitesse.[8]

Lecce

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On 31 May 2018, Haye signed a two-year contract with Italian Serie B club Lecce.[9][10] He made his debut on 7 August, in the Coppa Italia match against Feralpisalò, which ended in a 1–0 win after extra time.[11] He made his Serie B debut on 25 September, when he came on as a substitute in the second half of the 3–0 win against Livorno.[12] Haye would go on to make 13 appearances in Serie B that season, which ended in promotion to Serie A.[13]

On 2 September 2019, after having failed to make an appearance in the top flight, he terminated his contract by mutual agreement.[14]

ADO Den Haag

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On 12 September 2019, Haye returned to the Netherlands to join Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag on a two-year deal.[15][16] He made his first appearance upon his return in a 3–0 away loss to Emmen on 27 September, coming on as a late substitute for John Goossens.[17] He mostly appeared as a substitute during his six months with ADO.[2]

NAC Breda

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In January 2020, Haye was sent on a six-month loan to NAC Breda in the second-tier Eerste Divisie.[18] He made his debut on 31 January in a 2–2 away draw against Excelsior.[19]

Haye signed a permanent deal with NAC on 1 July 2020, penning a three-year contract.[20]

Heerenveen

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On 31 January 2022, Haye signed for Heerenveen for an undisclosed fee, on a contract until summer 2024.[21][22] He made his debut for the club on 5 February as a starter in the 2–0 loss to Fortuna Sittard.[23] He immediately impressed, growing into a key player in his first six months at the club.[24] In 16 league appearances, he recorded five assists.[25]

Haye and Heerenveen could not agree to a new contract at the end of the 2023–24 season, as he preferred a move abroad.[26][27] He ended his stint at the club with seven goals and 13 assists in 86 appearances.[2]

Almere City

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On 13 September 2024, Haye signed for Almere City, on a contract until summer 2025.[28] He made his debut for the club on 15 September as a substitute in the 0–0 draw to Heracles.[29]

International career

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Haye (left) celebrates Indonesia's goal against the Philippines in 2024

Haye was a Netherlands youth international, having appeared for the national team between under-15 and under-21 level. He was part of the team that won the 2011 and 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, as well as participating at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[30] In December 2023, Haye went through a naturalization process to play for Indonesia.[31]

On 7 March 2024, Haye was called up to the Indonesia national team for two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Vietnam.[32] He made his debut in the second match on 26 March 2024, providing an assist for Jay Idzes in an eventual 3–0 win.[33] Then, on 11 June 2024, he scored his first international goal against the Philippines, a match Indonesia won 2–0 at home.[34]

Style of play

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Haye started his career as an attacking midfielder but adapted to various positions as he progressed.[16] During his two seasons with Willem II, he frequently operated as a left winger, utilising his strong and accurate right foot to cut inside from the flank.[35] His versatility made him an exceptional utility player. As his career advanced, he transitioned to a more defensive role, primarily playing as a central midfielder.[36]

Personal life

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Born in the Netherlands, Haye is of Indonesian descent.[37]

On 18 March 2024, Haye officially obtained Indonesian citizenship.[38]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 30 November 2024[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
AZ 2013–14 Eredivisie 3 0 0 0 1[a] 0 0 0 4 0
2014–15 Eredivisie 28 0 4 1 0 0 32 1
2015–16 Eredivisie 25 1 3 0 9[a] 0 0 0 37 1
Total 56 1 7 1 10 0 0 0 73 2
Willem II 2016–17 Eredivisie 32 3 1 0 33 3
2017–18 Eredivisie 33 2 5 0 38 2
Total 65 5 6 0 71 5
Lecce 2018–19 Serie B 13 0 2 0 15 0
2019–20 Serie A 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 13 0 2 0 15 0
ADO Den Haag 2019–20 Eredivisie 9 0 0 0 9 0
NAC Breda (loan) 2019–20 Eerste Divisie 6 0 2 0 8 0
NAC Breda 2020–21 Eerste Divisie 34 0 0 0 3[b] 0 37 0
2021–22 Eerste Divisie 21 5 2 3 0 0 23 8
Total 55 5 3 3 3 0 61 8
Heerenveen 2021–22 Eredivisie 16 0 0 0 16 0
2022–23 Eredivisie 33 3 3 0 36 3
2023–24 Eredivisie 32 4 2 0 34 4
Total 81 7 5 0 86 7
Almere City 2024–25 Eredivisie 10 0 1 0 11 0
Career total 295 18 23 4 10 0 3 0 331 22
  1. ^ a b Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in promotion/relegation play-offs

International

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As of match played 19 November 2024[39]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Indonesia 2024 10 2
Total 10 2
As of match played 15 October 2024
Indonesia score listed first, score column indicates score after each Haye goal
List of international goals scored by Thom Haye
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 11 June 2024 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 4   Philippines 1–0 2–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 15 October 2024 Qingdao Youth Football Stadium, Qingdao, China 8   China 1–2 1–2 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

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Netherlands U17

Individual

  • UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2012[41]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "T. Haye — Profiel". vi.nl. Voetbal International. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "T. Haye: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  3. ^ "AZ legt talent Haye (16) tot 2014 vast". FCUpdate.nl (in Dutch). 14 February 2011.
  4. ^ "Ajax vs. AZ – 23 February 2014". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  5. ^ "EVV vs. AZ – 24 September 2014". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Haye: Je kunt het nooit goed doen tegen zo'n tegenstander". FCUpdate.nl (in Dutch). 25 September 2014.
  7. ^ Bergen, Dennis van (19 June 2016). "Willem II haalt Haye op bij AZ". Voetbal International (in Dutch).
  8. ^ "Willem II vs. Vitesse – 6 August 2016". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  9. ^ "Haye verruilt Willem II voor Lecce". nos.nl (in Dutch). 31 May 2018.
  10. ^ Marzio, Gianluca Di (1 June 2018). "Lecce, ecco Haye: cresciuto con Depay e guardando... Pellé!". Gianluca Di Marzio (in Italian).
  11. ^ "Lecce vs. FeralpiSalò – 7 August 2018". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  12. ^ "Livorno vs. Lecce – 25 September 2018". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  13. ^ Ridge, Patric (11 May 2019). "Lecce seal promotion to Serie A". Sportstar.
  14. ^ "Risoluzione Haye". U.S. Lecce (Press release) (in Italian). 2 September 2019.
  15. ^ "MIDDENVELDER THOM HAYE TEKENT VOOR TWEE JAAR IN DEN HAAG" (Press release) (in Dutch). ADO Den Haag. 12 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  16. ^ a b "ADO vervult El Khayati-vacature met clubloze Haye". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 12 September 2019. Archived from the original on 4 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  17. ^ "Emmen vs. ADO Den Haag – 27 September 2019". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  18. ^ Blanco, Yadran (29 January 2020). "NAC versterkt zich met middenvelder Thom Haye". BN De Stem (in Dutch).
  19. ^ "Excelsior vs. NAC Breda – 31 January 2020 – Soccerway". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  20. ^ "#ThomBlijft: Thom Haye voor drie jaar naar NAC". nac.nl. NAC Breda. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  21. ^ "SC Heerenveen en NAC eindelijk akkoord over Haye, ook Sarr tekent in Friesland". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). 31 January 2022. Archived from the original on 6 May 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  22. ^ "sc Heerenveen haalt Thom Haye". sc Heerenveen (in Dutch). 31 January 2022. Archived from the original on 8 February 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  23. ^ "Verzwakt Heerenveen ook onderuit in Sittard". Omrop Fryslân (in Dutch). 5 February 2022. Archived from the original on 21 February 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  24. ^ Boeringa, Reon (2 May 2022). "Maak kennis met de Beckham van SC Heerenveen". Voetbal International (in Dutch). Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  25. ^ Boeringa, Reon (22 May 2022). "Ligue 1 lonkt voor SC Heerenveen-uitblinker Haye". Voetbal International (in Dutch). Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  26. ^ Vries, Roelof de (11 February 2024). "Thom Haye relaxed over gemiste transfer, maar ziet geen contractverlenging bij Heerenveen". Omrop Fryslân (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 10 February 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  27. ^ "'Prachtige nieuwe club voor Thom Haye'". Soccernews.nl (in Dutch). 28 May 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  28. ^ "City haalt Thom Haye binnenboord" (in Dutch). Almere City. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  29. ^ "City houdt punt over aan bezoek in Almelo" (in Dutch). Almere City. 15 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  30. ^ a b "Under-17 finals schedule confirmed". UEFA.com. UEFA. 13 May 2012.
  31. ^ "Thom Haye Jalani Proses Naturalisasi" (in Indonesian). PSSI (Football Association of Indonesia). 7 March 2024. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  32. ^ "Lawan Vietnam, Shin Tae-yong Panggil 28 Pemain" (in Indonesian). PSSI (Football Association of Indonesia). 7 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  33. ^ "Vietnam v Indonesia game report". ESPN. 26 March 2024.
  34. ^ "Thom Haye Menangis Usai Cetak Gol Indonesia Lawan Filipina". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 11 June 2024.
  35. ^ "Jordi Croux lijkt meteen te starten tegen AZ". Sportnieuws (in Dutch). 9 September 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  36. ^ "Thom Haye: "Ik ben er continu van uitgegaan dat ik hier bij Heerenveen zou blijven"". Omrop Fryslân (in Dutch). 4 September 2022. Archived from the original on 4 September 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  37. ^ "Profile of Thom Haye". 30 December 2023.
  38. ^ "Ragnar Oratmangoen dan Thom Haye Resmi Jadi WNI" [Ragnar Oratmangoen and Thom Haye Officially Become Indonesian Citizens]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). CNN. 18 March 2024. Archived from the original on 19 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  39. ^ "Thom Haye". National Football Teams. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  40. ^ "Netherlands see off all comers in Serbia". UEFA.com. UEFA. 15 May 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  41. ^ "Technical Reportfinals" (PDF). UEFA.com. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
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