Timothy Derijck
Encyclopedia
Timothy Derijck is a Belgian
footballer. He currently plays as a centre back in the Dutch Eredivisie
for PSV Eindhoven.
youth academy, but left the Brussels giants for Feyenoord before making it into the first team. 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
.
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.
. Coach Georges Leekens called him to replace the injured Jan Vertonghen. However, he was an unused substitute in a 1-1 draw.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
footballer. He currently plays as a centre back in the Dutch Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
for PSV Eindhoven.
Early Career
Derijck is a product of the AnderlechtR.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
youth academy, but left the Brussels giants for Feyenoord before making it into the first team. He also wore the jerseys of Dender
F. C. Verbroedering Dender E.H.
Football Club Verbroedering Dender Eendracht Hekelgem, also simply known as Dender or Verbroedering Dender, is a Belgian association football club based in Denderleeuw...
and NAC Breda
NAC Breda
NAC Breda , simply often known as NAC, is a Dutch professional football club, based in Breda, Netherlands. NAC Breda play in the Rat Verlegh Stadium, named after their most important player, Antoon 'Rat' Verlegh. They play in the Dutch Eredivisie and are known by the fierce and fanatic support of...
before joining ADO Den Haag
ADO Den Haag
Alles Door Oefening Den Haag , commonly known by the abbreviated name ADO Den Haag , is a Dutch football club from the city of The Hague. The club was for a time known as FC Den Haag , with ADO representing the amateur branch of the club...
in January 2009. It was where he developed himself into one of the most consistent defenders in the Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
.
PSV Eindhoven
On 15 August 2011, PSV Eindhoven announced the signing of Derijck on a four year contract from ADO Den HaagADO Den Haag
Alles Door Oefening Den Haag , commonly known by the abbreviated name ADO Den Haag , is a Dutch football club from the city of The Hague. The club was for a time known as FC Den Haag , with ADO representing the amateur branch of the club...
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.
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 StatesUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
. Coach Georges Leekens called him to replace the injured Jan Vertonghen. However, he was an unused substitute in a 1-1 draw.