Biography
Who is Wesley Hoedt?
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Wesley Theodorus Hoedt was born in Alkmaar, Netherlands, on March 6, 1994. He was raised in Heerhugowaard, also in the Netherlands. Wesley developed his football skills as a product of the youth academy at AZ Alkmaar.
For the 2014–15 season, Wesley Hoedt was promoted to the first team at AZ Alkmaar. He was named in the 24-man squad for that season. His height is 188 centimeters (6 feet 2 inches).
Club Career Highlights
After leaving AZ Alkmaar in 2015, Wesley signed with Serie A club Lazio on a free transfer. He agreed to a four-year contract, earning €1.25 million each season. Wesley scored his first goal for Lazio on August 21, 2016, in a 4–3 away victory against Atalanta. During his time with Lazio, the club was a Coppa Italia runner-up in the 2016–17 season and won the Supercoppa Italiana in 2017.
On August 22, 2017, Hoedt joined Southampton, signing a five-year deal reported to be worth €17 million (£15 million). He debuted for Southampton on September 9, 2017, in a 0–2 defeat against Watford. His first goal for the club came on February 17, 2018, in a 1–2 FA Cup victory over West Bromwich Albion.
Wesley also had several loan spells during his career. He joined La Liga club Celta Vigo on loan on January 22, 2019. Later, on September 2, 2019, he moved to Belgian First Division A club Royal Antwerp on loan. He returned to Lazio for a season-long loan deal on October 5, 2020. On June 17, 2021, Anderlecht announced his signing. Watford then confirmed his signing from Anderlecht on January 31, 2023, on a two-and-a-half-year deal. He made his Watford debut on February 11, 2023, in a 1–1 draw with Blackburn Rovers, scoring a goal. Wesley was named Watford Player of the Season for 2023–24. On August 23, 2024, Hoedt joined Saudi club Al-Shabab. He later rejoined AZ Alkmaar on a free transfer on September 1, 2026.
International Career
Wesley has represented the Netherlands at various levels. He played for the Netherlands national under-19 and under-21 football teams. His debut for the senior Netherlands national association football team occurred on March 25, 2017. This was in a 2–0 friendly defeat against Bulgaria, where he replaced Matthijs de Ligt.
Personal Life
Wesley is known to be fluent in Italian and Spanish to a certain extent. He was in a relationship with Dutch singer Emma Heesters, which lasted from 2020 until 2023.
Birthday and age
Wesley Hoedt was born on March 6, 1994, which makes Wesley 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Wesley shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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