Biography
Who is Quinten Timber?
Early life and family
Quinten Ryan Crispito Timber was born on June 17, 2001, in Utrecht, Netherlands. He and his twin brother, Jurriën Timber, share Curaçaoan heritage. Their parents, Marilyn and their father, originate from Curaçao in the Dutch Caribbean. Due to family history, they use their mother's surname, Timber, rather than their father's surname, Maduro. In addition to his twin, Quinten has three older brothers named Shamier, Chris, and Dylan. Dylan is also a professional footballer who plays internationally for Curaçao.
His path into professional football began in the youth academies of DVSU and Feyenoord. In 2014, he moved to the Ajax Youth Academy alongside his brother Jurriën. These early years provided the foundation for his development as a central midfielder.
Professional club career
He made his professional debut on October 15, 2018, playing for Jong Ajax in a match against Jong PSV. His first professional goal followed in March 2019 during a game against Jong Utrecht. In May 2021, he transferred to FC Utrecht on a three-year contract. By July 2022, he moved to Feyenoord, where he became the club's most expensive outgoing player at that time. He helped the team win the Eredivisie in the 2022–23 season, the KNVB Cup in 2023–24, and the Johan Cruyff Shield in 2024.
In September 2024, the club appointed him as captain. However, his time at Feyenoord faced challenges, including a knee ligament injury in February 2025 that required surgery and ended his season. In January 2026, he publicly criticized head coach Robin van Persie regarding his role and the team's direction. Following this, he transferred to the French club Olympique de Marseille. By September 2026, he moved to England to play for the Premier League side Crystal Palace.
International football
Quinten Timber represented the Netherlands at various youth levels throughout his development. He was part of the squad that secured the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship title. His senior international debut occurred in March 2024 during a match against Germany.
He was included in the preliminary squad for UEFA Euro 2024 but was excluded from the final selection. He later scored his first senior goal for the Netherlands during a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lithuania. In May 2026, he received a call-up to the Netherlands' squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament.
Birthday and age
Quinten Timber was born on June 17, 2001, which makes Quinten 25 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Quinten shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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