Thom Haye Explained

Thom Haye
Fullname:Thom Jan Marinus Haye[1]
Birth Date:9 February 1995
Birth Place:Amsterdam, Netherlands
Height:1.87 m
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:–2006
Youthclubs1:AFC
Youthyears2:2006–2012
Youthclubs2:AZ
Years1:2012–2016
Clubs1:AZ
Caps1:56
Goals1:1
Years2:2016–2018
Clubs2:Willem II
Caps2:65
Goals2:5
Years3:2018–2019
Clubs3:Lecce
Caps3:13
Goals3:0
Years4:2019–2020
Clubs4:ADO Den Haag
Caps4:9
Goals4:0
Years5:2020
Clubs5:NAC Breda (loan)
Caps5:6
Goals5:0
Years6:2020–2022
Clubs6:NAC Breda
Caps6:55
Goals6:5
Years7:2022–2024
Clubs7:Heerenveen
Caps7:81
Goals7:7
Nationalyears1:2009–2010
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalteam1:Netherlands U15
Nationalyears2:2010–2011
Nationalcaps2:6
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalteam2:Netherlands U16
Nationalyears3:2011–2012
Nationalcaps3:21
Nationalgoals3:3
Nationalteam3:Netherlands U17
Nationalyears4:2012–2013
Nationalcaps4:8
Nationalgoals4:2
Nationalteam4:Netherlands U19
Nationalyears5:2014
Nationalcaps5:1
Nationalgoals5:0
Nationalteam5:Netherlands U20
Nationalyears6:2015
Nationalcaps6:9
Nationalgoals6:0
Nationalteam6:Netherlands U21
Nationalteam7:Indonesia
Nationalyears7:2024–
Nationalcaps7:4
Nationalgoals7:1
Club-Update:19 May 2024
Ntupdate:11 June 2024

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

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 naturalisation.

Club career

AZ

Haye was born in Amsterdam and is a youth exponent from AZ. He signed his first contract for AZ in February 2011.[2] 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.[3] 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.[4] [5] He became a starter in the 2015–16 season, before making his debut in the UEFA Europa League in the 2016–17 season.[6]

Willem II

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

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

On 12 September 2019, Haye returned to the Netherlands to join Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag on a two-year deal.[15] 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.[16] He mostly appeared as a substitute during his six months with ADO.

NAC Breda

In January 2020, Haye was sent on a six-month loan to NAC Breda in the second-tier Eerste Divisie.[17] He made his debut on 31 January in a 2–2 away draw against Excelsior.[18]

Haye signed a permanent deal with NAC on 1 July 2020, penning a three-year contract.[19]

Heerenveen

On 31 January 2022, Haye signed for Heerenveen for an undisclosed fee, on a contract until summer 2024.[20] [21] He made his debut for the club on 5 February as a starter in the 2–0 loss to Fortuna Sittard.[22] He immediately impressed, growing into a key player in his first six months at the club.[23] In 16 league appearances, he recorded five assists.[24]

Haye and Heerenveen could not agree to a new contract at the end of the 2023–24 season, as he preferred a move abroad.[25] [26] He ended his stint at the club with seven goals and 13 assists in 86 appearances.

International career

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. In December 2023, Haye went through a naturalization process to play for Indonesia.[27]

On 7 March 2024, Haye was called up to the Indonesia national team for two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Vietnam.[28] He made his debut in the second match on 26 March 2024, providing an assist for Jay Idzes in an eventual 3–0 win.[29] Then, on 11 June 2024, he scored his first international goal against the Philippines, a match Indonesia won 2–0 at home.[30]

Style of play

Haye started his career as an attacking midfielder but adapted to various positions as he progressed.[31] 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.[32] 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.[33]

Personal life

Born in the Netherlands, Haye is of Indonesian descent through his grandmother who was from North Sulawesi.[34]

On 18 March 2024, Haye officially acquired Indonesian citizenship.[35]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
AZ2013–14Eredivisie3000100040
2014–15Eredivisie2804100321
2015–16Eredivisie251309000371
Total5617110000732
Willem II2016–17Eredivisie32310333
2017–18Eredivisie33250382
Total65560715
Lecce2018–19Serie B13020150
2019–20Serie A000000
Total13020150
ADO Den Haag2019–20Eredivisie900090
NAC Breda (loan)2019–20Eerste Divisie602080
NAC Breda2020–21Eerste Divisie3400030370
2021–22Eerste Divisie2152300238
Total555333!0618
Heerenveen2021–22Eredivisie16000160
2022–23Eredivisie33330363
2023–24Eredivisie32420344
Total81750867
Career total285182241003032022

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Indonesia202441
Total41

Indonesia score listed first, score column indicates score after each Haye goal

Honours

Netherlands U17

2011,[36] 2012[37] Individual

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: T. Haye — Profiel . vi.nl . . 23 October 2020.
  2. News: AZ legt talent Haye (16) tot 2014 vast . FCUpdate.nl . 14 February 2011 . nl.
  3. Web site: Ajax vs. AZ – 23 February 2014 . Soccerway . Perform Group . 17 December 2021.
  4. Web site: EVV vs. AZ – 24 September 2014 . Soccerway . Perform Group . 17 December 2021.
  5. News: Haye: Je kunt het nooit goed doen tegen zo'n tegenstander . FCUpdate.nl . 25 September 2014 . nl.
  6. Web site: T. Haye: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 17 December 2021.
  7. News: Bergen . Dennis van . Willem II haalt Haye op bij AZ . Voetbal International . 19 June 2016 . nl.
  8. Web site: Willem II vs. Vitesse – 6 August 2016 . Soccerway . Perform Group . 17 December 2021.
  9. News: Haye verruilt Willem II voor Lecce . nos.nl . 31 May 2018 . nl.
  10. News: Marzio . Gianluca Di . Lecce, ecco Haye: cresciuto con Depay e guardando... Pellé! . Gianluca Di Marzio . 1 June 2018 . it.
  11. Web site: Lecce vs. FeralpiSalò – 7 August 2018 . Soccerway . Perform Group . 23 September 2021.
  12. Web site: Livorno vs. Lecce – 25 September 2018 . Soccerway . Perform Group . 23 September 2021.
  13. News: Ridge . Patric . Lecce seal promotion to Serie A . Sportstar . 11 May 2019 .
  14. Risoluzione Haye . U.S. Lecce . it-IT . 2 September 2019.
  15. MIDDENVELDER THOM HAYE TEKENT VOOR TWEE JAAR IN DEN HAAG. ADO Den Haag. 12 September 2019. 12 September 2019. nl.
  16. Web site: Emmen vs. ADO Den Haag – 27 September 2019 . Soccerway . Perform Group . 17 December 2021.
  17. News: Blanco . Yadran . NAC versterkt zich met middenvelder Thom Haye . BN De Stem . 29 January 2020 . nl.
  18. Web site: Excelsior vs. NAC Breda – 31 January 2020 – Soccerway . Soccerway . Perform Group . 17 December 2021.
  19. Web site: #ThomBlijft: Thom Haye voor drie jaar naar NAC . nac.nl . . 4 August 2020 . 1 July 2020.
  20. News: SC Heerenveen en NAC eindelijk akkoord over Haye, ook Sarr tekent in Friesland . 7 May 2022 . Algemeen Dagblad . 31 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220506064540/https://www.ad.nl/nederlands-voetbal/sc-heerenveen-en-nac-eindelijk-akkoord-over-haye-ook-sarr-tekent-in-friesland~a9189bb6/ . 6 May 2022 . nl.
  21. Web site: sc Heerenveen haalt Thom Haye . sc Heerenveen . 7 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220208151135/https://www.sc-heerenveen.nl/nieuws/2022/sc-heerenveen-haalt-thom-haye . 8 February 2022 . nl-NL . 31 January 2022 . live.
  22. News: Verzwakt Heerenveen ook onderuit in Sittard . 7 May 2022 . Omrop Fryslân . 5 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220221220134/https://www.omropfryslan.nl/nieuws/1128127-verzwakt-heerenveen-ook-onderuit-sittard . 21 February 2022 . nl.
  23. News: Boeringa . Reon . Maak kennis met de Beckham van SC Heerenveen . 18 June 2022 . Voetbal International . 2 May 2022 . nl.
  24. News: Boeringa . Reon . Ligue 1 lonkt voor SC Heerenveen-uitblinker Haye . 18 June 2022 . Voetbal International . 22 May 2022 . nl.
  25. News: Vries . Roelof de . Thom Haye relaxed over gemiste transfer, maar ziet geen contractverlenging bij Heerenveen . 15 July 2024 . Omrop Fryslân . 11 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240210104850/https://www.omropfryslan.nl/nl/nieuws/16268109/thom-haye-relaxed-over-gemiste-transfer-maar-ziet-geen-contractverlenging-bij-heerenveen . 10 February 2024 . nl.
  26. News: 'Prachtige nieuwe club voor Thom Haye' . 15 July 2024 . Soccernews.nl . 28 May 2024 . nl-NL.
  27. Web site: Thom Haye Jalani Proses Naturalisasi . 7 March 2024. 28 December 2023 . PSSI (Football Association of Indonesia). id.
  28. Web site: Lawan Vietnam, Shin Tae-yong Panggil 28 Pemain . 8 March 2024. PSSI (Football Association of Indonesia). id. 7 March 2024.
  29. Web site: ESPN. Vietnam v Indonesia game report. 26 March 2024.
  30. Web site: Thom Haye Menangis Usai Cetak Gol Indonesia Lawan Filipina. CNN Indonesia. 11 June 2024. id.
  31. News: ADO vervult El Khayati-vacature met clubloze Haye . 4 October 2023 . Voetbal International . 12 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231004171633/https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/ado-vervult-el-khayati-vacature-met-clubloze-haye . 4 October 2023 . nl.
  32. News: Jordi Croux lijkt meteen te starten tegen AZ . 4 October 2023 . Sportnieuws . 9 September 2016 . nl.
  33. News: Thom Haye: "Ik ben er continu van uitgegaan dat ik hier bij Heerenveen zou blijven" . 4 October 2023 . Omrop Fryslân . 4 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220904062606/https://www.omropfryslan.nl/nl/nieuws/1167609/thom-haye-ik-ben-er-continu-van-uitgegaan-dat-ik-hier-bij-heerenveen-zou-blijven . 4 September 2022 . nl.
  34. Web site: Para Pemain Muda yang Bisa Dinaturalisasi Indonesia: Dari Emil Audero Hingga Lorenzo Pace . . https://web.archive.org/web/20170215132325/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/id/features/para-pemain-muda-yang-bisa-dinaturalisasi-indonesia-dari-emil-audero-hingga-lorenzo-pace . Young Players who can be Naturalized into Indonesia: From Emil Audero to Lorenzo Pace . 15 February 2017 . id . 13 February 2017 . Yudha . Prastianto . dead . 26 March 2024.
  35. Web site: Rafnar Oratmangoen dan Thom Haye Resmi Jadi WNI . 18 March 2024 . . . id . Ragnar Oratmangoen and Thom Haye Officially Become Indonesian Citizens . https://web.archive.org/web/20240319022807/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20240318224249-142-1075903/ragnar-oratmangoen-dan-thom-haye-resmi-jadi-wni . 19 March 2024 . live . 18 March 2024.
  36. Web site: Netherlands see off all comers in Serbia . UEFA. UEFA.com. 15 May 2011. 24 April 2015.
  37. Web site: Under-17 finals schedule confirmed. UEFA . UEFA.com. 13 May 2012.