Tim van de Loo

Tim van de Loo
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-02-22) 22 February 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Nieuw-Vennep, Netherlands
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
RKC Waalwijk
Number 22
Youth career
2019–2021 Alphense Boys
2021–2023 Telstar
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023–2024 Telstar 35 (1)
2024– RKC Waalwijk 10 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:54, 14 December 2024 (UTC)

Tim van de Loo (born 22 February 2003) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eredivisie club RKC Waalwijk.

Career

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Telstar

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Van de Loo was born on 22 March 2003 in Nieuw-Vennep, North Holland, and played youth football for Alphense Boys. During his time in the under-18s, he was coached by former professional footballer Julian Jenner.[2]

In 2021, Van de Loo joined Telstar's youth academy.[3] On 14 August 2023, he made his professional debut, replacing Zakaria Eddahchouri in the 76th minute of a 1–0 loss to Jong PSV in the Eerste Divisie.[4] Van de Loo quickly became a regular starter in head coach Mike Snoei's squad.[5] His first assist came on 29 September, contributing to a 3–2 win against Jong Ajax by setting up Danzell Gravenberch's goal for a 2–1 lead.[6][7] Later, on 28 November 2023, he inked his inaugural professional contract with Telstar, committing to the club until 2026.[8][3] Van de Loo then scored his first professional goal on 26 February 2024, contributing to a 3–0 away victory against Jong Ajax.[9]

RKC Waalwijk

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On 17 June 2024, Eredivisie club RKC Waalwijk announced that Van de Loo had signed a four-year contract with the club.[10][11] Following the announcement, he expressed his content with the move, stating, "I see a lot of room for my personal and professional development, and I have a lot of confidence that I can realise my potential at RKC Waalwijk."[10]

Career statistics

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As of match played 7 December 2024[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League KNVB Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Telstar 2023–24 Eerste Divisie 35 1 1 0 36 1
RKC Waalwijk 2024–25 Eredivisie 10 0 1 0 11 0
Career total 45 1 2 0 0 0 47 1

References

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  1. ^ a b Tim van de Loo at Soccerway
  2. ^ "Woensdagnieuwtjes". Alphense Boys (in Dutch). 13 April 2021. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
  3. ^ a b Janse, Monique (28 November 2023). "Eerste profcontract voor Tim van de Loo (20). Middenvelder tekent voor 2,5 jaar bij Telstar". Noordhollands Dagblad (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
  4. ^ "PSV II vs. Telstar 1–0: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Archived from the original on 25 November 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Eindelijk weer exponent van de eigen jeugd. Talent Tim van de Loo (20) speelt zich in de basis bij Telstar". Noordhollands Dagblad (in Dutch). 2 November 2023. Archived from the original on 6 November 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
  6. ^ Brandhorst, Stephan (29 September 2023). "Uitzinnige vreugde bij Telstar, dat na extreem late winnende goal van laatste plaats af is". NH Nieuws (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Telstar vs. Ajax II 3–2: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Tim van de Loo tekent eerste profcontract". SC Telstar (in Dutch). 28 November 2023. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
  9. ^ "Telstar walst over Jong Ajax en wint met 0-3 op De Toekomst". Beverwijk Nieuws (in Dutch). 27 February 2024. Archived from the original on 17 March 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  10. ^ a b "RKC Waalwijk versterkt zich tot medio 2028 met talentvolle middenvelder Tim van de Loo". RKC Waalwijk (in Dutch). 17 June 2024. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  11. ^ Brinkman, Erik-Jan (17 June 2024). "Telstar verkoopt Tim van de Loo aan eredivisionist RKC Waalwijk". NH Nieuws (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 18 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
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