Profile Of Thom Haye, Indonesian National Team Naturalization Player Who Has Competed In Serie A

The name Thom Jan Marinus Haye has recently become a topic of conversation among fans of Indonesian football. He is a footballer of Indonesian descent who is currently undergoing the naturalization process. Thom himself has arrived in Jakarta since Thursday, December 28, 2023 to undergo a number of citizenship transfer processes, such as interviews with the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), medical tests, to complete other supporting documents. So, what is his figure like? Check out the information about Thom Haye's profile in the following article.

Thom Haye's profile was a footballer born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on February 9, 1995. Thom's position in the football game is defensive midfielder. Even so, he can also become a midfielder and centre-back.

The Indonesian blood of Thom Haye comes from his grandparents who are Sulawesi and Solo.

Thom started his career at AZ Alkmaar's academy in 2012. Two years later, in February 2014, Thom debuted in the first team. At that time, he was fielded in the match against Ajax Amsterdam.

After studying for four years, Thom Haye Pindak went to Willem II and entered the main squad. Together with this club, Thom managed to score five goals from 65 appearances.

In 2018, Thom moved to Italy to join Lecce, the old Serie A club based at Stadio Via del Mare. However, at the club, he only played for one season.

Next, Thom Haye returned to the Netherlands and joined ADO The Hague until 2020. During his time with ADO Deen Hague, Thom scored five goals from 55 appearances.

Thom Haye's next career is to join NAC Breda. He defended the club for two seasons.

In 2022, Thom will change clubs again. This time he anchored to Heerenveen. Thom Haye defended the club until now. He became the main choice for coach Kees Van Wonderen in midfield.

Until the half of the 2023-2024 season, Thom has recorded 16 appearances in all competitions with two goals and two assists. In addition, Thom is also the fourth player to make the most assists (66), the seventh player with the most successful passes (1767), the eighth player with the most interceptions (45) in the Dutch League this year. His impressive performance made Thom irreplaceable in Heerenven's midfield this season.

Before deciding to be naturalized, Thom Haye apparently played for the Dutch national team in various age groups, from U-15 to U-21. Overall, Thom has recorded 50 caps with five goals.

Welcoming the naturalization process which is entering its early stages, Thom admitted that he was enthusiastic to immediately become part of the Indonesian national team.

"It's nice to finally arrive in Indonesia. Yes, strengthening the Indonesian national team will be fun and that will happen," Thom said in his statement, quoted by VOI, Saturday, December 30, 2023.

"I just need to go through the process. I still believe it will happen," Thom continued.

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