Thomas Poll Explained

Thomas Poll
Birth Date:2001 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Amsterdam, Netherlands[1]
Position:Left-back
Currentclub:Cambuur
Clubnumber:5
Youthyears1:2013–2014
Youthclubs1:VV Eenrum
Youthyears2:2014–2016
Youthclubs2:VV Winsum
Youthyears3:2016–2020
Youthclubs3:Groningen
Years1:2018–2019
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2020–2021
Clubs2:Groningen
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Dordrecht (loan)
Caps3:18
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2024
Caps4:55
Goals4:2
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Cambuur (loan)
Caps5:25
Goals5:0
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Cambuur
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Club-Update:10:23, 11 May 2024 (UTC)

Thomas Poll (born 28 August 2001) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for as a left-back for club Cambuur.

Career

Groningen

Born in Amsterdam, Poll moved with his family to Wehe-den Hoorn, Province of Groningen when he was 8 years old. He initially joined VV Eenrum and moved to VV Winsum only one year later. At the age of 14, Poll was admitted to the FC Groningen youth academy, and progressed through the youth teams.

He made his professional debut on 28 February 2020 as a starter in the Eredivisie match against Willem II. Groningen lost 1–3.[2]

On 9 October 2020, Poll signed a new contract with Groningen until 2022. Three months later, he was sent on loan to Dordrecht for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.[3] He made 18 appearances during his loan, making two assists.

Almere City

On 31 August 2021, Poll signed a three-year contract with Eerste Divisie club Almere City.[4] He made his debut on 10 September, coming on as a half-time substitute for Thibaut Lesquoy in a 1–1 draw against Telstar.[5]

Poll scored his first goal on senior level against Jong AZ in stoppage time after coming on as a substitute for Lance Duijvestijn on 22 August 2022.[6] On 30 September, he scored the late 2–1 winner in a league game against Roda JC Kerkrade.[7]

Cambuur

On 1 September 2023, Poll signed a two-year contract with Cambuur. The first year of the contract is a loan, followed by a permanent transfer for the 2024–25 season.[8]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Jong Groningen2018–19Derde Divisie2020
Groningen2019–20Eredivisie200020
2020–21Eredivisie400040
Total600060
Dordrecht (loan)2020–21Eerste Divisie18000180
Almere City2021–22Eerste Divisie30010310
2022–23Eerste Divisie2522140313
Total5523140623
Cambuur (loan)2023–24Eerste Divisie25040290
Career total106271401173

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FC Groningen bindt talent Thomas Poll . FC Groningen . 25 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201208025313/https://www.fcgroningen.nl/nieuws/fc-groningen-bindt-talent-thomas-poll/2 . 8 December 2020 . nl . 9 October 2020 . live.
  2. Web site: Willem II vs. Groningen - 28 February 2020 . Soccerway . Perform Group . 11 September 2021.
  3. Web site: Thomas Poll maakt seizoen af bij FC Dordrecht . fcgroningen.nl . 11 September 2021 . nl . 19 January 2021.
  4. News: Almere City neemt verdediger Poll over van FC Groningen . Omroep Flevoland . 31 August 2021 . nl.
  5. Web site: Telstar vs. Almere City - 10 September 2021 . Soccerway . Perform Group . 11 September 2021.
  6. News: Jong AZ wint van Almere . 25 November 2022 . Noordhollands Dagblad . 22 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221125112335/https://www.noordhollandsdagblad.nl/cnt/dmf20220823_53984784 . 25 November 2022 . nl.
  7. Web site: Almere City FC ondermijnt Roda JC opnieuw . Almere City FC . 25 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220930205537/https://almerecity.nl/almere-city-1/almere-city-fc-ondermijnt-roda-jc-opnieuw/ . 30 September 2022 . nl . 30 September 2022 . live.
  8. Web site: Cambuur. TRANSFER: THOMAS POLL NIEUWE LINKSBACK VAN SC CAMBUUR. TRANSFER: THOMAS POLL NEW LEFT BACK OF SC CAMBUUR. 1 September 2023. 6 September 2023. nl.