Biography
Who is Thom Haye?
Early life and career beginnings
Thom Haye Jan Marinus Haye was born in Amsterdam on February 9, 1995. He developed his skills as a youth player within the academy system at AZ Alkmaar. He signed his initial professional contract with the club in February 2011. He eventually made his competitive debut in the Eredivisie in February 2014 during a match against Ajax.
His first professional goal arrived in September 2014 during a KNVB Cup match against EVV, which helped his team advance. He eventually became a regular starter during the 2015-16 season. This period also included his first appearances in the UEFA Europa League.
European club experience
After his time at AZ, the midfielder moved to Willem II on a two-year deal in 2016. He later signed with the Italian Serie B club Lecce in May 2018. During his time in Italy, he made 13 appearances as the team earned promotion to Serie A. He terminated that contract by mutual agreement in 2019.
He returned to the Netherlands to join ADO Den Haag in September 2019. This was followed by a loan spell and then a permanent transfer to NAC Breda in 2020. In early 2022, he moved to Heerenveen, where he played until the end of the 2023-24 season. He finished his time there with seven goals and 13 assists across 86 total appearances. He also had a short stint at Almere City in late 2024.
International football and Indonesia
Throughout his youth, he played for the Netherlands at various levels from under-15 to under-21. He especially helped the team win the UEFA European Under-17 Championship twice, in 2011 and 2012. He also participated in the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
In 2024, he decided to switch his international allegiance to Indonesia and obtained citizenship in March of that year. He made his debut for the Indonesian national team during a World Cup qualification match against Vietnam, where he provided an assist. He scored his first international goal for the country in June 2024 against the Philippines. He later secured the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup with the national team.
Recent career and media
In August 2025, he signed a two-season contract with the Indonesian club Persib Bandung. His performance during the 2025-26 season helped the team win the Super League title. He was also named in the Super League Best XI and the APPI Indonesian Football Award Best XI for that campaign.
Outside of football, he launched a podcast channel titled The Haye Way in November 2024. He co-hosts the show with journalist Neal Petersen. The project focuses on his personal life and experiences beyond the pitch. By December 2024, the channel had gained over 200,000 subscribers and millions of views.
Birthday and age
Thom Haye was born on February 9, 1995, which makes Thom 31 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Thom shares the date with 40 other famous people.
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