Vito Wormgoor Explained

Vito Wormgoor
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Full Name:Vito Nova Wormgoor
Birth Date:16 November 1988
Birth Place:Leersum, Netherlands
Height:1.88 m
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:DOVO
Youthyears1:199?–1999
Youthclubs1:HDS
Youthyears2:1999–2006
Youthclubs2:DOVO
Youthyears3:2006–2008
Youthclubs3:Ajax
Years1:2008–2009
Clubs1:Utrecht
Caps1:9
Goals1:0
Years2:2009–2012
Clubs2:De Graafschap
Caps2:84
Goals2:3
Years3:2012–2016
Clubs3:ADO Den Haag
Caps3:106
Goals3:3
Years4:2016
Clubs4:Aalesund
Caps4:11
Goals4:0
Years5:2017–2019
Clubs5:Brann
Caps5:83
Goals5:11
Years6:2020–2021
Clubs6:Columbus Crew
Caps6:19
Goals6:0
Years7:2022–2024
Clubs7:Start
Caps7:50
Goals7:1
Years8:2024
Clubs8:Cambuur
Caps8:2
Goals8:0
Years9:2024–
Clubs9:DOVO
Caps9:0
Goals9:0
Nationalteam1:Netherlands U20
Nationalteam2:Netherlands U21
Nationalcaps2:7
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:10 May 2024

Vito Nova Wormgoor (in Dutch; Flemish pronounced as /ˈvɪtoː ˈnoːvaː ˈʋɔr(ə)mɣoːr/; born 16 November 1988) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a centre-back for club DOVO.

Career

Wormgoor has played for various youth clubs. In 2006, he moved to Ajax where he was a reserve defensive player for two seasons. On 2 September 2008, he moved to FC Utrecht and made his debut against FC Groningen on 14 September 2008. In the 2008–09 season he played seven games. In mid-2012 he signed with ADO Den Haag.

On 18 December 2019, Wormgoor was signed to Columbus Crew.[1] Wormgoor suffered a long-term injury early in the season that kept him out for the duration of Columbus's season, however, he was part of the squad that won the 2020 MLS Cup.[2] Following the 2021 season, Columbus opted to decline their contract option on Wormgoor.[3]

On 30 January 2024, Wormgoor joined Cambuur until the end of the season.[4]

Personal life

His younger brother Nando Wormgoor is also a footballer.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
FC Utrecht2008–09Eredivisie90000090
De Graafschap2009–10Eerste Divisie3020000302
2010–11Eredivisie2601010280
2011–122813000311
Total843400010893
ADO Den Haag2012–13Eredivisie3212000341
2013–142501100261
2014–152600000260
2015–162321000242
Total10634100001104
Aalesund2016Tippeligaen1100000110
Brann2017Eliteserien262102000292
2018294000000294
2019285200000305
Total83113020008811
2020Major League Soccer20000020
2021170000000170
Total190000000190
Career total31217111201032618

Honours

De Graafschap

2009–10

Columbus Crew

2021

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Columbus Crew SC add to defense, sign Vito Worngoor. 19 December 2016. Major League Soccer. no. 19 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Straus. Brian. Resilient at Their Core, Crew Are Fitting MLS Cup Champions in 2020. 16 December 2020. Sports Illustrated. en-us.
  3. Web site: Columbus Crew Announces End-of-2021 Roster Decisions | Columbus Crew. ColumbusCrew.com.
  4. Web site: Cambuur. SC CAMBUUR VERSTERKT ZICH MET VITO WORMGOOR. SC CAMBUUR STRENGTHENS ITSELF WITH VITO WORMGOOR. 30 January 2024. 30 January 2024. nl.