Biography
Who is Guus Til?
Early life and beginnings
Guus Berend Til was born in Samfya, Zambia, on December 22, 1997. His father was working in the development field during their time in Africa. The family relocated to the Netherlands when Til was three years old, eventually settling in the Bijlmermeer area of Amsterdam.
He developed his football skills within the youth system of AZ Alkmaar. His professional breakthrough arrived on August 4, 2016, during a UEFA Europa League qualifying match against PAS Giannina. He entered the game as a substitute for Joris van Overeem in the 71st minute.
Club career in Russia and Germany
In August 2019, Spartak Moscow signed the midfielder from AZ Alkmaar on a four-year contract. Reports indicated the transfer fee was 18 million euros. He made his Russian Premier League debut on August 11, 2019, against Akhmat Grozny, contributing two assists during a 3–1 win. His first goal for the club followed shortly after on August 25, 2019, securing a 2–1 victory against Krylia Sovetov Samara.
Seeking further experience, he joined the German Bundesliga club SC Freiburg on a season-long loan in September 2020. The agreement included an option for the German side to purchase him permanently. Later, in June 2021, he extended his contract with Spartak Moscow until May 2024 while simultaneously agreeing to a loan move to Feyenoord for the 2021–22 season.
Success at Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven
During his season with Feyenoord, he scored a hat-trick against FC Drita in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers in July 2021. His performance earned him the Eredivisie Player of the Month award for September 2021 after netting four goals in three league games. The team finished as runners-up in the UEFA Europa Conference League that season.
Guus Til signed a four-year contract with PSV Eindhoven on July 4, 2022. He made an immediate impact, scoring a hat-trick in his debut match against Ajax on July 30, 2022, which resulted in a 5–3 win in the Johan Cruyff Shield. During his tenure at PSV, he has collected several honors, including Eredivisie titles in the 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26 seasons, alongside a KNVB Cup win in 2023.
International football career
Til represented the Netherlands as a youth international before earning a call-up to the senior squad in March 2018 under manager Ronald Koeman. He made his first senior appearance on March 26, 2018, replacing Kenny Tete in the 78th minute of a 3–0 friendly victory over Portugal.
In 2021, the Football Association of Zambia explored the possibility of Til switching his international allegiance, though he remained undecided at the time. He later returned to the Dutch national squad in September 2021 and scored his first international goal during a 6–1 win against Turkey. He was subsequently named to the Netherlands squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Birthday and age
Guus Til was born on December 22, 1997, which makes Guus 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Guus shares the date with 47 other famous people.
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