James Rodríguez is a Colombian professional footballer who plays for the Spanish club Real Madrid and the Colombia national team. Often ranked among the world’s top young footballers, he has been with Real Madrid for over a decade. As an attacking midfielder or winger, he is known for his technique and playmaking skills. He can play both on the wings and also in the center. Born as the son of a football player, Wilson James Rodriguez, young James developed a love for football from an early age. His father encouraged him from the very beginning to pursue a career as a professional athlete, which he himself had been unable to do.

By the time he was in his early teens, he had blossomed into a talented football player and by the time he turned 15, he was playing professionally for the Colombian second-tier club Envigado. He made his debut with Argentine team Banfield in 2009, following a successful stint in his home country. In one of the most exciting young careers in basketball today, he dazzled his teammates, coaches, and rivals with his scintillating performances. While Colombia was eliminated from the 2014 FIFA World Cup, he won the Golden Boot for his outstanding performance.

James Rodríguez Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	James David Rodríguez Rubio
Nick Name	• James • James Bond of Banfield • Galactico
Age	32 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Birth Place	Cúcuta, Colombia
Date of Birth	12 July 1991
Nationality	Colombian
Residence	Ibagué
Home Town	Cúcuta, Colombia
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Playing guitar
Family
Mother’s Name	Maria Del Pilar Rubio
Father’s Name	Wilson James Rodriguez Bedoya
Brothers	Not Available
Sisters	• Juana Valentina Restrepo • Luisa María Rodríguez • Danna Lucía Rodríguez
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	• Daniela Ospina (2011-2017) • Helga Lovekaty (2017-Present)
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Daniela Ospina
Marriage Date	24 December 2010
Children	Daughters- Salomé Rodriguez Ospina Sons- Samuel rodriguez de lima
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia
Educational Qualification	At a young age, James decided to quit school in order to fully focus in his pursue of a football career. Eventually, after he became a professional, the Colombian international enrolled him in the Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia.
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	• Adidas • Real Madrid • Pony Malta • Nestle • Milo • Pepsi • Toyota • Clear Shampoo
Career Manager	Rodriguez is signed with Gestifute.
Football Career
Debut Club	• James played his first official match for the Argentinian club Banfield on February 7, 2009. • On July 18, 2010, Rodriguez performed for Porto in a friendly match against Ajax. • He debuted for the French club AS Monaco in a 2-0 victory against Bordeaux. • Rodriguez had his debut for Real Madrid in a UEFA Super Cup match against Sevilla.
Debut International	• On October 11, 2011, James had his first national team appearance in a match against Bolivia.
Current Team(s)	• Al-Rayyan F.C. • Colombian national team
Jersey Number	10
Position	Attacking Midfielder / Winger
Coach/Mentor	Carlo Ancelotti
Achievements (main ones)	• He was named the LPFP Primeira Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year in 2011–12. • In 2012, he won the Portuguese Golden Ball, a prize given out by Portuguese newspaper ‘A Bola’ to the best player in the Portuguese Liga. • He was named the AS Monaco Player of the Year (2013–14). • In 2014, he was named to the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team and the FIFA World Cup Dream Team. The same year, he also received the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot Award.
Strengths	• Technique • Vision • Playmaking • Passing • Free Kicks • Finishing • Long Shots • Penalties • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Tackling • Aerial plays
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 180 cm in meters- 1.80 m in feet inches- 5’10¾”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 77 kg in pounds- 170 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	44 inches
Biceps Size	15½ inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	White
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	• Shiny smile • Tattoos
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	10 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Attacking Midfielder / Winger
Favorite Car	Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Favorite NBA Player	LeBron James
Controversies	None

Life Journey

James David Rodríguez Rubio was born on 12 July 1991 in Cúcuta, Colombia, to Wilson James Rodríguez Bedoya and Maria Del Pilar Rubio. In addition to playing for the Colombian national team, his father was also a footballer who played for the U-20 team in 1985. Wilson’s sporting career was cut short by injuries and an alcohol abuse problem.

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James inherited his father’s love of football and became interested in the sport at a young age. He played Pony Futbol with Academia Tolimense as a kid and became a very skilled player by the time he was in his early teens.

In 2011, he married Daniela Ospina, with whom he has a daughter named Salome. Throughout his life, he has been devoted to Christ.

James Rodríguez Net Worth

James Rodríguez has a net worth of $90 million.

In 2015, it was widely reported that James Rodríguez was earning an annual income of $29 million.

The majority of Rodriguez’s income is generated by sponsorship and brand endorsement deals. Since the early days of his career, he has had a long-standing partnership with Adidas. James Has been featured in a variety of Adidas commercials over the years. In recognition of his Golden Boot win in 2014, Adidas created a custom boot in honor of James Rodríguez. Moreover, he has appeared in advertisements for companies such as Pona Malta, Nestle, and Clear Shampoo.

Football Career

• When he was in his early teens, he joined the Colombian club Envigado in the second division. The following year, he was promoted to Colombia’s first division.
• The Argentine team Banfield signed him in 2008, and he made his debut for them in February 2009. In a 3–1 victory over Rosario Central on 27 February, he scored his first goal from long range.
• Despite being only 17, he impressed his coaches and teammates with his skillful performances and became a regular first-team player, playing in every game of the 2009 Apertura. At age 18, he also became the country’s youngest foreign goal scorer. Throughout the year, he performed beautifully and soon gained a huge following.
• In July 2010, he was signed by Porto, a Portuguese sports club, for €5.1 million. In December 2010, he scored his first goal in European football in Porto’s 3–1 victory over Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia at home.
• For Porto, he scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists during the 2011-12 season. He was also the first Colombian to win the LPFP Breakthrough Player of the Year Award in 2011.
• In the 2012-13 season, he became a regular starter. He played a key role in the 1-0 victory against Paris Saint-Germain in the 2012–13 UEFA Champions League group stage. Additionally, he assisted on a goal in a 2–1 win over Estoril. His brilliant performance continued throughout the season and he finished with 13 goals and 15 assists in 32 appearances.
• In 2013, James Rodriguez joined AS Monaco for a transfer fee of €45 million, one of the most expensive transfers in world football history. On his debut for Monaco, he scored twice against Bordeaux.
• In the same season, he also assisted on two goals in Monaco’s 2-1 win against Saint-Étienne. With a free kick in a 2–0 win over Rennes, he scored his first goal for the club.
• James was named to Colombia’s 23-man squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. In the group stage, he stood out, especially in the team’s opening match against Greece, where he set up the first two goals and scored a last-minute goal. In their second match of the tournament, he also played an important role in the team’s victory over Ivory Coast.
• During the final group stage match against Japan, he assisted two goals and scored one, leading his team to a 4-1 victory. FIFA ranked him the best performing player at the tournament at the end of the group stage.
• Colombia reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time thanks to his consistent performances. Colombia lost 2-1 to Brazil in the quarter-finals despite a superb performance from James. In five matches during his first World Cup, he scored six goals and provided two assists.
• The Spanish club Real Madrid signed him for an undisclosed fee, which was reported to be around €80 million. In the UEFA Super Cup, he made his debut against Sevilla at Cardiff City Stadium, winning 2–0. The first goal he scored for Real Madrid came against Atlético Madrid in August 2014.
• On 27 June, James was selected to represent Colombia at the 2015 Copa América in Chile, where his team was eliminated on penalties 5–4 by eventual finalists Argentina following a scoreless draw.
• The following summer, James joined Colombia’s squad for the Copa América Centenario and became the team’s captain. In his first start of the tournament, he led Colombia to a 2–0 victory against the United States, scoring his team’s second goal from the penalty spot even though he was forced off early due to injury. Initially, it appeared that he would miss Colombia’s second match against Paraguay, but he recovered in time to start the match, setting up Colombia’s first goal and scoring another, as his team went on to win 2–1 and secure a quarter-final slot.
• On July 11, 2017, it was announced that James was on a two-year loan to Bayern Munich. The two season-long loans from Real Madrid cost Bayern 13 million euros each. James reunited with his former Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti as part of his loan deal to Bayern.
• At the end of the loan period, the Germans had the option to purchase James for €42 million. In an away win over Schalke 04, he scored his first goal of the loan spell. Following a slow start to his Bayern career due to an injury in the preseason, James rediscovered his form in October after Jupp Heynckes was hired as Bayern’s manager after Carlo Ancelotti was fired.
• James was selected for Colombia’s 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia on 4 June 2018. James missed the opening game against Japan because of a calf injury that he suffered during training. As a substitute, he replaced Juan Quintero in the 59th minute.
• During a 3–0 victory over Poland on 24 June 2018, he provided two assists, earning him Man of the Match honors.
• The injury forced James to be substituted in the 30th minute of the final group stage match against Senegal. In Colombia’s group phase, James played in all three matches, but he was forced to sit out the team’s last 16 games against England. Colombia was eliminated from the World Cup after losing 4–3 on penalties against England. During those three matches, James did not score a goal.
• On 30 May 2019, James was included in the final 23-man Colombian squad for Copa América 2019. As a result of a 0–0 draw after regulation time against Chile on 28 June, James scored in the penalty shoot-out. However, Colombia lost 5–4 and was eliminated from the tournament.
• James signed a two-year deal with Premier League club, Everton, on 7 September 2020, with an option for a third year. Once again, he was reunited with manager Carlo Ancelotti through this deal. After his debut that month, Tottenham Hotspur beat him 1–0 in their first Premier League match of the 2020–21 season.
• James was ruled out of the team for the 2021 Copa América because of his lack of conditioning, i.e. for not having an optimal physical level, as he had recently recovered from an injury.

Facts About James Rodríguez

• He grew up in Ibague, Tolima, Republic of Colombia.
• The Colombian club Envigado was where he began his football career in 2006.
• Rodriguez joined the Argentinian club Banfield in 2008.
• Udinese offered Banfield a 5 million euro transfer in December 2009. Banfield rejected the offer.
• James decided to continue his career at the Portuguese team, Porto, after signing a four-year contract worth 5.1 million euros with a release clause of 30 million euros on July 6, 2010.
• Rodriguez signed a new five-year contract with a release clause of 45 million euros on June 13, 2011.
• He won the LPFP Award for Breakthrough Player in the 2011-2012 Primeira Liga season. James won the Portuguese Golden Ball and SJPF Player of the Month twice in the same season.
• He joined AS Monaco on May 25, 2013, after both sides agreed to a €45 million deal.
• On July 22, 2014, he signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid. Approximately 80 million euros were rumored to be the transfer fee.
• As a member of the national team of Colombia U-17, Rodriguez participated in the 2007 South American U-17 Championship and 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
• In 2011, he played for Colombia’s U-20 national team at the U-20 World Cup, the 2011 South American U-20 Championship, and the 2011 Toulon Tournament.

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Unai Simon Mendibil is a Spanish professional footballer who plays goal for Athletic Bilbao and the Spain national team. During his early football career, Unai Simon played for his hometown club, Aurrera Vitoria. The player trained with the team for two years until 2011 and then moved to the Youth team of Athletic Bilbao. In 2014, he made his debut for the senior team of the Spanish football club Basconia after being with the team until 2014. In two seasons, Unai made thirty-six appearances and then moved to his childhood club, Athletic Bilbao.

Together with Pablo Sarabia, Unai has represented Spain in numerous divisions. In 2013, he made his first appearance for Spain’s U16 squad. The player played three games for the Spain U18 team in 2015. During the same year, Simon played for the U18 and U19 teams. He made ten appearances for the U21 team from 2017 to 2019 and was called up to the senior team in 2020. Simon was called for the 2020 Olympics game that was postponed due to the COVID pandemic. Simon participated in the match until the end.

Unai Simon Bio/Wiki

Life Journey

In this biography, we present facts about Unai Simon’s Childhood, Childhood, Family, Lifestyle, Parents, Girlfriend, and Net Worth.

In a nutshell, we show you the goalkeeper’s life journey, from his early days to when he became famous. See Unai Simon’s childhood to adulthood gallery to whet your appetite for his autobiography.

As of 2021, we all know he is one of the most talented Spanish goalkeepers in La Liga. Bio, which is quite interesting, is only known to a few soccer fans. Okay, let’s get started.

His nickname is “Unai Simon Mendibil”. He was born on the 11th of June 1997 to his father and mother in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country, Spain. Simon was mostly inclined to sports from his childhood days.

Interestingly, other kids within his age group had the same dream as him. They all loved playing football and would spend hours playing against each other. Simon and his friends had access to many balls, which made it convenient for them to play at any time of day.

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During summer vacations, the upcoming goalkeeper spent time with his grandparents in Zamora. As Simon stayed in the town, he played football with other kids in the front on the hot afternoons.

In his hometown, there was no access to clean drinking water. As a result, the young champ helped his grandparents fill their jugs whenever the tankers in the town delivered water.

He grew up as a humble kid who always respected his elders and never wanted to see his grandmother stressed out. Discipline is one of the attributes that have helped the footballer succeed in his career. Thanks to a conscientious and respectful family, he comes from an excellent background. As a result, Simon learned about good morals from his parents growing up.

Despite the fact that his parents worked as members of the state’s security force, they never took advantage of anyone in their town. Because of their kindness, they earned the respect of the entire community as a peace-loving family.

Despite the fact that he was born in Vitoria, the athlete is actually a native of San Marcia. del Vino, in Zamora. Actually, the village of San Marcia! is the cradle of his paternal family. He is a Spanish national that belongs to the Spanish-White ethnicity.

Simon’s father left his hometown, moving to the Basque Country looking for a greener pasture when he was still a young man. It was there that he met his wife, settled down, and gave birth to the shot-stopper a few miles from his place of origin.

The upcoming athlete grew up with his parents, attending a school that is not mentioned in his biography as he was enrolled in it throughout his childhood. He was good at his studies and listened attentively to the instructions of his teacher.

During that time, Simon had high hopes of graduating with a good grade. It was important for him to be among the best in his school because that would make it easier for him to gain admission to a reputable college. From the very beginning, the Spaniard never intended to become a goalkeeper. Instead, he wanted to be like his friends and dribble and score goals like them.

The problem was that everyone thought he was too lazy or bigger than the other kids. As a result, they asked him to stay at the goal post. In order for him to play among his peers, he had no choice but to become one of their goalkeepers he must.
Simon hated the idea of moving into the post for the sake of peace but humbly agreed to do so. In his ignorance, he had no idea that his decision would pave the way for him to experience a life-changing opportunity.

At the age of 13, the Spaniard had become quite passionate about his role as a goalkeeper. On a regular basis, he went to the field after school to practice his skills. In order to avoid wasting time and effort, Simon’s parents enrolled him in the local youth academy of Aurrera Vitoria in 2010. While he was there, he continued to grow as a goalkeeper with the hopes of one day becoming a professional.

A teenager, he spent only one year with his first club before joining Athletic Bilbao’s youth system as a youngster in 2011. It took the Spaniard three years of hard work and dedication before he was promoted to the senior team of Basconia, where he played in the Tercera (4th) Division.

As a ball stopper, he gradually gained relevance to the youth team of his country. During that time, he joined Athletic Bilbao in 2016 and started playing for their second team. The reason Simon worked so hard to be better than Gianluigi Buffon was that he idolized him.

Following the injury to Bilboa’s first-choice goalkeeper, he gained immediate entry into the starting lineup of the team in less than 2 years. In his third appearance for his manager and teammates, he made several key saves against Real Madrid that impressed them.

After confirming that he would not be returning to the team for the 2019-20 season, he maintained his strong form and kept many clean sheets in his subsequent campaigns, sadly, he ended the season a match earlier after receiving a straight red card in an encounter against CD Leganes.

In an interesting turn of events, the talented athlete and his entire family were thrilled when he received his first call up for Spain in August 2020. During the same month, he signed a 5-year contract with Bilboa that did not contain a buyout clause.

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The goalkeeper claimed that he had decided to finish his career at the Spanish club. After being included in the international squad for the first time in Spain, Simon put in an excellent performance for his national team. As a result of failing to control a back pass from the? during a match against Croatia at the Euro 2020, he caused his own goal.

In spite of this, he quickly reorganized himself and went from Cron zero to Hero as he led Spain to a 5-3 victory at the end of the match. As a result, Spain advanced to the semi-finals against Italy. Unfortunately, the match ended in a penalty shootout once again. Although Simon saved Manuel Locatelli’s penalty kick, Spain ended up getting knocked out of the competition in the end. In spite of this, he was awarded one Star of the Match during the tournament.

As they say, the rest, as they say, is history.

As a successful athlete, the goalie deserves to have a gorgeous WAG to accompany him when he is on the road. It’s clear that his cute look is reason enough for beautiful women to do anything just to be his girlfriend or wife.  Simon has been quite silent about his love life for most of his life, and it is likely that he is single at the time of writing this biography.

He isn’t like many players who enjoy maintaining a social life as part of their sport. Despite having fewer than 2000 followers on his Instagram page, Simon hasn’t posted any pictures there.

For him, it is difficult to forget those early days when he was just starting out. Nevertheless, his gentility can only be seen off the pitch. It is not possible to mess with his aggressive nature during matches because he is quite passionate about what he does.

The shot-stopper earns a huge amount of money that he can use for a luxurious lifestyle. In addition, he is too secretive about how he spends his money and what he does outside of his working hours. I would like to make a note that I did not find any information concerning the cars he owned or the house he lived in while writing this biography.

In spite of his daily commitments, we are certain that Simon would have purchased a beautiful mansion where he could rest his head after a tiring day at work.  He has one of the most peculiar characteristics of his household, which is their ability to captivate the hearts of their neighbors. There is no doubt that Simon owes his parents and the entire family a huge amount of gratitude for raising him as a loving and kindhearted child.

The following are some interesting facts about his father, mother, siblings, and other relatives you probably didn’t know about.

The footballer has yet to mention the name of his father to the public since he rose to fame. Several years ago, his father joined the state security forces and has been a great support to his career. It is true that Simon idolizes his dad for teaching him how to live a principled life.

During his childhood, the Spanish icon spent a lot of time with his mom, spending as much time as possible with her. She often confides in him about some of his worries, and he shares with her the joy of his success with her as well.

As mentioned earlier, Simon’s mother was also a member of the same security force as his father. Although she had a lot of work to do, she still fulfilled her maternal duties despite the tedious nature of her job.

One of the advantages of having a brother or sister is that you will probably never experience loneliness or boredom. Sadly, Simon does not seem to have any brothers or sisters. In spite of this, he has made a lot of friends who treat him as if he were their brother.

Rodrigo De Paul spent many years in the company of his grandparents, and the athlete was very similar to that. He really enjoyed every moment he got to spend with them during summer breaks.

Since Simon was a responsible kid, he usually followed his grandma to fetch water whenever the tankers on duty provided them with water. As I write this biography, I do not know anything about the uncles, aunts, or other relatives of the player.

In matters of his faith, the player does not joke around. In his early years, he was raised in a Christian home that wasn’t ashamed of its belief in Jesus Christ. As a Christian, Simon ensures that he upholds the code of conduct of his faith at all times. As a result of his religious beliefs, he has grown up with a very strong sense of morality.

There is no interest in body art on the part of the Spanish shot-stopper. One of the few reasons why he shuns tattoos is likely due to his religious background. In contrast to his compatriot, Alvaro Morata Simon has not inked a tattoo on his body as of the writing of this biography.

Simon is a player with a great deal of potential that qualifies him for a place among Spain’s elite players. It is worth noting that despite his rating being below that of David De Gea, he nevertheless became Luis Enrique’s preferred goalkeeper in most of the 2021 competitions.

There is no doubt that he has yet to reach the apex of his potential. Despite his current level of soccer prowess, he has consistently impressed his fans regardless of his ability to play the game. The following is a picture of the FIFA stats for his 2021 football career.

Unai Simon Net Worth

How much does he earn in 2023?

It was announced in July 2018 that the goalkeeper had signed a contract with an Athletic club in which he would earn a hefty salary of €1.14 million a year. As a result of crunching the numbers, it appears that he is earning €3,135 per day and €131 per hour!

During that period of time, his market value dropped to around $16.50 million. It is estimated that the goalkeeper has a net worth of €5 million.

Unai Simon In FIFA 2022

Currently, Unai Unai Simon is 26 years old and he is playing as a goalkeeper for Athletic Club de Bilbao in Spain. In FIFA 22, he has an overall rating of 82 with a potential of 85. Currently, Unai Simon has a rating of 1 star for his skill moves. When it comes to shooting, Unai Simon prefers to do so with his right foot. His work rates are Medium / Medium. Unai Simon stands at a height of 192 cm and his weight is estimated to be 88 kg, based on the information we have in our database. At the moment, Unai Simon is playing with numbers 1 and 23.

Club Career

• Simón was born in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country, and was raised in the nearby village of Murgia; he joined Athletic Bilbao’s youth system in 2011, after signing with CD Aurrerá de Vitoria.
• The star will be making his professional debut with the farm team in the Tercera División of the 2014-2015 season.
• In June 2016, Simón was promoted to the reserves but was subsequently relegated to the second division B. He immediately became a starter for the club, making 29 appearances for the team during the campaign.
• In June 2017, Unai Simon was called up to the first-team squad for the start of pre-season by the new manager, José Angel Ziganda, but he continued to play for the B team exclusively.
• On 13 July 2018, he signed a contract extension through to 2023 and was loaned out to Segunda División side Elche CF two weeks later.
• In the summer of 2018, after Kepa Arrizabalaga’s departure from the club and Iago Herrerin’s injury, Unai Simon was recalled by Athletic.
• The young midfielder appeared to have been pushed aside by the older Alex Remiro in the queue for selection, but he made his La Liga debut five days later, starting an away victory over CD Leganés by a score of 2–1.
• In just his third appearance in the league for Athletic Bilbao, Unai Simon played in a 1–1 draw with Real Madrid where he made several crucial saves and was named the player of the match.
• However, when Herrin returned to full fitness in October 2018, he was made the starting goalkeeper, with Simon’s only appearances during the following four months coming in the Copa del Rey.
• For the 2019–20 season, Unai Simon was selected as the #1 squad number, starting the campaign as the club’s first-choice keeper, while keeping a clean sheet during an opening day victory over FC Barcelona.
• Throughout the season, he continued his strong form, missing only two matches due to illness and completing 33 of those matches in the league, conceding 29 goals to finish third in the Zamora Trophy table.
• During the 37th, penultimate matchday of his season, he was sent off during the first half against CD Leganés for a ‘last man’ challenge outside the penalty area, and the subsequent suspension ended his season a game early; with just ten men on the field, Athletic Bilbao lost 2–0, ending any hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Europa League.
• In August 2020, he signed a new contract with the club that runs to the summer of 2025, without a buyout clause.

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International Career

• Unai Simon was selected by Spain for both its under-19 and under-21 levels. In 2015, he was a member of the squad that won the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, although he played as the backup goalkeeper to Antonio Sivera during that tournament.
• The same year, he was part of the Basque Country under-18 team that won the regional championship in Spain.
• As of 1 September 2017, Unai Simon made his debut as part of the under-21 team against Italy.
• As a result, he was selected for the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship and appeared in the first game of the group stage as Spain once again finished as champions (Sivera was once again the first choice).
• Unai Simon received his first call-up to the senior squad on 20 August 2020, to play in the first two matches of the 2020–21 UEFA Nations League.
• Despite having made a mistake that resulted in a goal a few days earlier at the club level, he was selected for his full debut on 11 November 2020 and played the entirety of a friendly against the Netherlands.
• As of 24 May 2021, Unai Simon had been included in Luis Enrique’s 24-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.
• In all of the team’s matches, he was the main starter and he caused his own goal in the 5-3 last-16 win over Croatia when he was unable to control a long backward pass by Pedri.
• After recovering from that mistake, Luis Enrique praised his mental fortitude for having recovered from it.
• Then, after a 1–1 draw, he saved two penalties as Spain won the shootout against Switzerland in the quarterfinals, earning him the Star of the Match award.
• The semi-final against Italy ended with the same score, and Unai Simon saved the first attempt from Manuel Locatelli in the shootout, but Italy prevailed.
• Unai Simon has also been called up for the Spanish Olympic team for the delayed 2020 tournament in Japan. Despite having Unai Simon as the starting goalkeeper, they lost to Brazil in the finals.

Facts About Unai Simon

• At just 24 years old, Unai Simon exudes the confidence of a goalkeeper who has been at the top of his game for many years.
• Having been born in Vitoria, Alava, natural-born shot-stopper Unai Simon joined Lezama in 2011-12 as a 14-year-old and went on to make his way up at Athletic.
• As well as providing a strong physical presence between the sticks and making acrobatic saves, Unai Simon is also capable of playing out from the back given his unbelievable skill with the ball.
• His rise to the first team was unconventional. Due to difficult circumstances, Unai Simon had to cut short a loan spell with Elche FC and return home.
• The 18-year-old made his debut in LaLiga under then-coach Eduardo Berrizo against CD Leganés in the opening fixture of the 2018-19 campaign.
• His performance as a standout performer at the Athletic Club was one of the highlights of the 2019-20 season. It was a string of quality performances and crucial saves that brought him into the spotlight. The following season, he also finished third in the Zamora Trophy behind Thibaut Courtois and Jan Oblak.
• As a reward for his form, he was given the opportunity to sign a five-year contract extension with Athletic and to receive his first call-up to the Spanish National Team on August 20, 2020.
• During Euro 2020, he was a constant in the Spanish senior team, playing in every game as they reached the semi-finals.
• In 2020-21, he assisted Athletic in reaching the Copa del Rey semi-finals by saving two penalties.
• Since his first appearance, Unai Simon has played 92 matches and conceded 100 goals.

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Conclusion

A look at Unai’s life story reveals that our career path is not solely dependent on our childhood dreams when it comes to our career path. The fact that kids compelled him to stay in the post against his wishes was an opportunity for him to build himself up.

The fact that Unai Simon worked so hard meant that Luis Enrique and the citizens of Spain trusted him to help them reach the semi-finals of Euro 2020. Of course, he did, and since that time, everyone has been singing his praises around the country.

In our opinion, the parents should be commended for the fact that they have devoted a large part of their money to enrolling Simon in a sports academy. It is true they will be very proud of the fact that he never wasted the opportunity he had to succeed in his endeavors.

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The Netherlands professional footballer Wout Weghorst (born 7 August 1992) currently plays as a striker for both the Burnley F.C. and the national team of the Netherlands. Astrologers believe that Wout Weghorst is born under the sign of Capricorn. As the season progressed, he was appointed by Ron Vlaar to the position of vice-captain. In the 2017-2018 season, Weghorst started off with a bang, scoring 7 goals in his first 13 starts. The forward continued to show his form and after 20 goals in 29 appearances across all competitions.

He earned his first full international call-up in Ronald Koeman’s first Dutch squad in March 2018. On 14 October 2014, he played for the Netherlands U21 team for the first time and scored two goals on his debut against Portugal U21 in a 5–4 defeat. In the first Dutch squad under Ronald Koeman in March 2018, he was given his first full international call-up. On 23 March 2018, he made his senior international debut in the Amsterdam Arena against England in an international friendly match.

Wout Weghorst Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Wout François Maria Weghorst
Nick Name	• Wout Weghorst • Die Wolfe
Age	31 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Not Available
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Leo
Born Place	Borne, Netherlands
Date of Birth	7 August 1992
Nationality	Dutch
Residence	Borne, Netherlands
Home Town	Borne, Netherlands
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding
Family
Mother’s Name	Astrid Weghorst
Father’s Name	Frans Weghorst
Brother(s)	• Twan Weghorst • Niek Weghorst • Ralf Weghorst
Sister(s)	None
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Nikki van Esch
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Nikki van Esch (to be)
Children	Daughters- • Juul • Lucie Mary Jo Sons- None
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	2 Bachelor’s degrees
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager/ Player Agent	One II Agency
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2022: Burnley F.C. • 2018: VfL Wolfsburg • 2016: AZ Alkmaar • 2014: Heracles Almelo • 2012: FC Emmen
Debut International	• March 2018: Netherlands national football team
Jersey Number	• 9 (Burnley F.C.) • 19 (Netherlands national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Burnley F.C. • Netherlands national football team
Coach/Mentor	Sean Mark Dyche
Position	Attack – Centre-Forward
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 197 cm in meters- 1.97 m in feet inches- 6’6”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 84 kg in pounds- 185 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	41 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Dutch
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	10 U.S.
Shoe Size	12 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Midfielder
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Drinks	Coffee
Favorite Color	Black
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Life Journey

There is a lot to learn about Wout Weghorst’s Childhood Story, Early Life, Parents – Astrid Weghorst (Mum), Frans Weghorst (Dad), Brothers (Niek, Twan, and Ralf), and Family Life in this biography.

It doesn’t just end there, we’re going to tell you interesting facts about Dutch striker Nikki Van Esch’s Wife (Nikki Van Esch), Daughters, Lifestyle, Personal Life and Net Worth, etc.

In a nutshell, this biography is about Wout Weghorst’s Full Life History from birth to death. Wout is often referred to as the Jamie Va Rely of the Netherlands because he has come to prominence from the depths of football obscurity.

I am going to tell you the story of a footballer with a rich family heritage. This is a family that has built its wealth through oil and gas. Among Wout Weghorst’s family members, only he seemed to see the possibility of a future in football.

Many people believed he wouldn’t be able to make it far in football, even his family members. The reason for this is because, in the beginning, Wout wasn’t that good at the sport. It was only through his parents’ connection (through his mother) that he was able to get to higher places in life. The Bailer has never let anyone down since then.

In order to whet your appetite for the captivating nature of Wout Weghorst’s autobiography, we are presenting you with an overview of the Dutch star’s Early Life and Rise here. The Life Journey of the Dutch Football Giant is explained in this introduction.

I am sure that all football strikers like to score goals, and the Dutch striker with a height of 6 feet 6 inches is no exception. In the Netherlands forward’s eyes, every goal he scores is a defiant YES in the face of a thousand NOES he received along his journey through life.

Although he has been lauded for his bravery in front of the goal, we nevertheless notice a gap. The fact is that not a lot of football fans have read an in-depth version of the biography of Wout Weghorst. For this reason, we have prepared this memoir. Now, without further ado, let’s get started with the journey.

In terms of his biography, he is known as Die Wolfe (German for Wolf) because of the nickname he bears. The 7th of August 1992 was a special day in the life of Mr. Weghorst, as he was born in Borne, Netherlands, to his mother, Astrid Weghorst, and his father, Frans Weghorst.

It seemed, among all the children that Astrid had, that getting pregnant with Wout was different. As a result of the way he kicks, his mother could never help but feel like she was carrying a footballer around in her stomach.

Wout’s parents and two siblings observed another behavior upon the birth of their son. The observation occurred when he began to walk when he was only three months old.

Wout was fond of rolling up his full diapers and tossing them from the top of the stairs as soon as he was able. Did anyone know that, as he did that, this young man was simply warming up for the future that lay ahead of him?

Wout Weghorst was not the first, but the third child of his family when he came into the world. This is a family consisting of four soldiers (all of them boys). Our research indicates that Wout Weghorst does not have any sisters. The names of his brothers are Niek Weghorst, Twan Weghorst, and Ralf Weghorst.

The children were all born into the family as a result of their blissful marriage between their parents, Astrid and Frans Weghorst. Here are the names of the people who brought Twan, Ralf, Wout, and Neik into the world. Their children have been given four-letter names like these.

It cannot be denied that the Dutch professional footballer comes from an affluent family, one whose members have a stable financial future. The Weghorst family is involved in the oil and gas industry as well. The Weghorst family is one of the wealthiest families in Borne, the Netherlands.

In the oil and gas industry, Avia is the name of the company. The company that is a wholesaler and retailer of fuel and gas has been around for generations. The Wout Weghorst family owned approximately 130 petrol stations in the Netherlands alone at the end of 2021.

The subject matter of his household was always about him. I would like to point out that one of the best things about the Wout Weghorst Family is that they are very close-knit. The lives of his parents Astrid Weghorst and Frans Weghorst (his parents) were planned from an early age.

Wout was very different from the rest of his brothers. His life’s ambition made him different from the rest of his brothers. As a result of that, he became an even bigger topic of interest to his mother (Astrid).

Firstly, let me tell you a little more about the Footballer’s Dutch roots and his education before we get deeper into what made him unique.

Dutch nationality is the nationality of the Striker. Borne, a town with a population of approximately 23,000, is located in the Eastern region of the Netherlands. This municipality, which is located in the Dutch province of Overijssel, is the origin of Wout Weghorst’s family.

In the Dutch province of Twente, Borne is a municipality close to the border with Germany. The people who live in this town have a nickname, Melbuul. Wout’s origin, Borne, was essentially an agricultural town, characterized mostly by heavy clay soil and extensive cattle farming, up until the dawn of the industrial age.

Historically, Wout Weghorst’s family is aligned with the Dutch Low Saxon dialect from an ethnic perspective. This is a group of people who speak the Dutch language and are descended from a group of people who live in West Germany. In spite of the fact that the language is still spoken, the number of people who speak it is decreasing.

Lower Saxony used to be largely inhabited by Germanic tribes in olden days. It was under the leadership of Duke Widukind, that they engaged in a series of legendary battles against Charlemagne, during the late eighth century.

It is from his family home that the Dutch Superstar began his schooling. In the early years, Weghorst’s parents were his first teachers, and they played a key role in shaping his character.

It is a known fact that the Dutch consider school to be a Plan B rather than a Plan A. It is no secret that plan A was to become a professional footballer.

After reaching an agreement with his parents, Wout made sure he never disappointed them by not attending school. During his time in Holland, Wout studied up to the level of a university student.

According to our research, Wout has two university degrees in his name. The first of these degrees is one he earned in the field of Business Administration. He came up with the idea for this course due to the need to use his Business Administration knowledge in the family’s oil and gas business.

His second bachelor’s degree focuses more on his football career than his first bachelor’s degree. Wout earned a degree in top sports management and entrepreneurship at the university level as well.

It is true that before he agreed to educate himself up to a university level, he had an argument with his father and mother. Upon learning what Wout had chosen to do with his life, Astrid and Frans were astonished at what he had chosen to do. In spite of his parent’s wishes, he told them that he wanted to be a professional footballer.

It’s a fact that none of Wout Weghorst’s family members has ever played professional football. Furthermore, his parents wanted their sons to take up other professions instead. Particularly when it comes to a business that is related to the family’s business or one that is deemed prestigious.

In trying to uncover what their sons (Twan, Ralf, Wout, and Niek) wanted to do in life, their third son’s response became an issue for Astrid and Frans.

The parents of Wout Weghorst became worried that he (their third child) was going after an impossible dream. His parents were not comfortable with the idea that he wanted to be a professional football player. Therefore, they advised him to think about it again.

It was the parents of Weghorst that encouraged him to try to find an alternative. He wanted to pursue a more sensible career rather than football. Wout’s mother, Astrid Weghorst, and father, Frans Weghorst, thought that he should follow in the footsteps of his older brothers and follow the career path they had chosen to pursue.

It is pertinent to note that the first son of the family (Twan) had already made up his mind that he would like to become a pilot in the future. As for Ralph, he chose to become an architect. The baby of the house (Niel) agreed to take a course that is relevant to the family business.

Ultimately, Wout was able to find his way. It seemed that he was adamant about becoming a footballer – which he swore he would be. Additionally, the highly intelligent boy assured his parents that he would go to school. It is for this reason that he earned two degrees.

The aspiring Bailer, as mentioned earlier, did not agree with his parents in terms of his career choice. Despite the odds, Wouter remained firm in his belief that he would follow the path to becoming a professional footballer.

Even the intervention of well-meaning people (who are close to his family) could not make a difference. He says, “Now you have to make up your mind”.

I was told by countless well-meaning people, ‘Forget football – you’re not good enough to play it’. They were very persuasive in their approach.

During a recent interview with the Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung, Wout Weghorst had these words to say. After he rejected their advice, there came a perception about him that was not true. In the past, many people have referred to Wout’s dedication to football as being delusional.

It is just because he wasn’t even good at the sport in the first place. However, he has an outstanding mentality that has kept him going. It was also noted that he had a never-give-up approach to his quest to become a better footballer.

At the beginning of his career, Weghorst played at an amateur level with his local team, the NEO. Certainly, he didn’t seem like he would be able to make it all the way to the end. Simply put, Wout was one of the worst footballers among all of his teammates. In spite of that, the youngster always believed that he had what it took to succeed in the game.

The belief is, that Wout Weghorst’s self-belief to make it in football came at a time when nobody shared his confidence in making it. At some point, his parents (particularly his mother, Astrid Weghorst) began to support and find ways to help him in his quest to play football.

When he played amateur football at NEO and then DETO (2010 to 2021), Wout (again) did not look like the ideal Superstar when he was an amateur player. As a matter of fact, his early playing days were pretty similar to Denzel Dumfries’. While both had a passion for the game, neither was very good at it.

During this time, Wout played for the DETO Twenterand academy, whose senior team plays in the fourth division of the Dutch Football League. In a similar way to Jamie Vardy, all he needed was a way up to achieve success. Thanks to a link from one of Wout Weghorst’s parents (his mother), I was able to find it.

Although the football-obsessed kid didn’t have the skills required to pass football trials, he still wanted to be a part of a bigger club.
With a bit of luck, Wout Weghorst ended up in Willem II Tilburg, which is a Dutch football club in Tilburg. But it wouldn’t have happened if not for family connections. Without his beloved mother (Astrid), it would not have been possible.

I am grateful that Wout Weghorst’s mother (Astrid) was friends with the wife of Jan van Esch, the then director of Willem II. Each time she meets her friends, they will discuss their respective children.

Wout Weghorst’s mother Astrid Weghorst (Wout’s mother) was always speaking well of her son’s football ambitions while they talked. Her friend was so excited about the boy’s mentality after she heard that. It was as a way of contributing her quota to the boy that she told her husband about the son of a friend of hers named Wout.

Jan van Esch (Astrid’s friend’s husband) was so inspired that he decided to send scouts to watch their son. We were not disappointed with the scouting report on Wout Weghorst. We are pleased with the outcome. It was through this process that Wout was able to make his way to the Eredivisie team, Willem II.

The move to a new team brought with it a host of new challenges for the Dutch star. He was not only expected to improve his gameplay but also to become a better leader. However, Wout began to experience a growth spurt. The increase in his height that took place during his teenage years resulted in a worsening of his technical skills.

It was difficult for me to sort my feet out,” he said.

It was once said in an interview that the then thin, lanky striker said.

Although Wout graduated from the Willem II academy, the club’s management did not deem him worthy of competing in the club’s first team.

Despite being given the opportunity to make his way into the first team, Wout never managed to do so. As a result, the club was disappointed.

As a result, they sell him to the available suitors. Wout was sold to FC Emmen, a lower-division club in the Netherlands. At the time, this club played in the lower division of the Netherlands football league.

During his first season, he scored 12 goals which earned him a move to Heracles Almelo, where Peter Bosz was the coach. The experience of playing with top-level professionals was not only strange for Wout but also an unwelcome eye-opener. He observed everything moving at a pace that was way too fast for him to keep up with.

Despite all this, Weghorst didn’t give up. Despite the fact that he was blessed with significantly less natural talent than the rest of the footballers in his neighborhood. The only thing he ever did was find a way to improve on his game day in and day out. During that time, Wout went through a self-analysis in-depth and also had extra training hours.

When he needed time to prove his worth, he faced lots of doubters who questioned the way he played. In spite of his age, Wout played amateur football at 20 and a lot of his teammates also played the game – more for the fun of it. In this case, they were footballers (mostly his teammates) who went to parties mostly on Friday evenings.

As his goal, he wanted to push himself hard and strive to become a professional. Although it was not easy for him, he was someone who was always willing to work on improving himself.

In his own words;

As a kid, I never believed I couldn’t make it. My parents always told me I should also see what I want to do later if it doesn’t work out. But I said: “No, I can do it and become a better professional!”.

Thanks to the dedication, more goals were achieved as a result. In 2015, Wout was lucky enough to be signed by AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie. Nevertheless, some fans are still doubting him even at this point in time. They accused him of being too ungainly for the tastes of Dutch football fans. Some AZ fans claimed he had a lot of brute force, and that wasn’t what they wanted in a striker.

The fans in this section have said that they prefer their strikers to be fast and tricky. In other words, to be an elegant footballer in the mold of Dennis Berakam 2. A few years later, these fans finally got their wish – a fast player in the person of Myron Boadu.

The truth of the matter is that Weghorst’s old-fashioned striking routine, on the other hand, failed to capture the hearts of his own fans. Adding insult to injury, it was Wout’s angry demeanor on the pitch that got a lot of people upset. Adding insult to injury, he was the type of player who caused a great deal of trouble on the pitch. Occasionally, the Dutch striker would argue a lot with the referees, the opponents, and even the coaches.

This is to say that the Dutch footballer has started the 2017-2018 season with excellent form. In 29 appearances across all competitions, Wout has scored 20 goals.

A feat such as this earned him his first international call-up. A feat such as this earned him his first call-up to Ronald Koeman’s Dutch squad of March 2018. For the sake of silence his critics, Wout Weghorst ended the season as the joint-third top scorer in the Eredivisie.

As a result, he had 18 goals, tying with Steven Berghuis. The pair finished behind the top scorers – Alireza Jahanbakhsh (with 21 points) and the runner-up Bjorn Johnsen (with 19 points). Az fans, who heavily criticized him before he scored these goals, started to love him after he scored these goals for them.

In less than two weeks following the conclusion of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, VfL Wolfsburg announced the signing of Wout Weghorst on a four-year contract.

After being loaned out to Alkmaar (AZ) by Wolfsburg’s sporting director Olaf Rebbe, Wout was on the radar of the club’s sporting director. A video of his emotional farewell to the AZ fans has been posted on YouTube.

For the first time, he will be leaving behind his parents and brothers when he joins VfL Wolfsburg. The 16th of March was the date on which Wout scored his first hat-trick for the German club.

As a result of his actions, he became the first player for the club since Mario Gomez in April 2017 to achieve that feat.

Wout finished his first Wolfsburg season with 17 goals as a result of his commitment at top form. I noticed that he paired with five names for the same number of goals.

I would like to mention the names of Andrej Kramaric, Kai Havertz, Luke Jovic, and Marco Reus.

The only players who scored more goals than Wout Weghorst were Paco A taco- (BVB) and Robert Letoarcowski (Bayern Munich). Following that season, The Dutch striker in a ‘target man’ type role continued to produce more impressive goal returns the following seasons.

Weghorst has proven something to the world in no uncertain terms. In order to be and feel confident, believing in yourself is a big part of the equation.

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There is a similar story to Jamie Vardy’s rise to top-flight football in the rise of the Dutch footballer. This is why the Athletic refers to him as Holland’s taller, the chunkier answer to the Leicester. It was thanks to his mother and others who stood by him that Wout finally achieved his dream of playing football.

Although he may not be the player that has the greatest footballing skills from the start. It is because of their great minds of his that he has been able to win the battle against the many odds stacked against him. The rest of his biography is a piece of history.

In this section of his bio, you will find information regarding his love life. This page contains all the information you need to know about Wout Weghorst’s girlfriend. You can also learn what his relationship status is at the moment.

Wout fell in love in the year 2011, while he was still playing academy football. It was in August 2011, specifically, that he began dating someone named Nikki Van Esch. Now, let’s take a look at what made the Striker’s childhood sweetheart the sweetheart he is today.

In my opinion, she is the one who put the most smile on his face. This is especially true when he is going through difficult times in his career. It all started in August 2011 when Wout and Nikki began their relationship. They have been together for more than a decade now.

Nikki Van Esch is highly educated, a woman with a beautiful personality as well as a brain. The research indicates that she attended Nantong Textile & Vocational Technology College. It is a technical school that is located in Nantong, China.

In more recent times, Nikki Van Esch has enrolled at the Saxion University of Applied Sciences. Upon graduating from university, she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering and Management.

Nikki van Esch has a lot of experience in the fashion and textile industry. Throughout the Netherlands and Germany, the WAG is known for being a long-term partner of Wout Weghorst.

Similar to her husband (Wout), Nikki Van Esch is also a Dutch national. As a result of her birth in the Netherlands, she has the zodiac sign of Aquarius as her star sign. There is only one sibling in her family, a sister named Dide van Esch, and she is very close to her family.

It is in Nikki Van Esch’s Instagram bio that she describes herself as the mother of Juul and Lucie. Juul and Lucie are the children of Wout Weghorst. On the 17th day of August 2018, Juul (his first child) was born to him.

It was decided that Wout and Nikki would wait for another two years before adding another member to their family. On the 17th day of April 2020, they became the parents of another girl, Lucie Mary Jo, who was born on the same day. Take a look at the lovers (Wout and Nikki) and their daughters.

When Nikki van Esch finally became the wife of Wout Weghorst;

As a result of being together for 10 years, I had to ask you: How did you fare with me during that time?

In his narrating of the proposal he made to his best friend of 10 years, Wout Weghorst told his fans those words as he recounted the proposal he made to them. It was precisely on the 28th day of August 2021 that he asked Nikki Van Esch for her hand in marriage. And what a way to celebrate the decade of their love story!

Aside from his love for football, the first thing you will notice about the Holland bomber is that he is a Super-Father. Wout is a good father who has left his mark on his daughters – for the rest of their lives.

There is always a separate room in the house of his family. Wout sleeps there alone most of the time on the three nights before a big game.

The Dutch strikers are the type of people who like to sleep uninterrupted during the night. Especially when it comes to Nikki’s daughters (Juul and Lucie), who want her attention at night. As a result, Wout is likely to perform better on the pitch if he sleeps well.

The Weghorst family is one of the wealthiest in the world. His parents (Astrid and Frans Weghorst) have enough money to provide a comfortable life for his wife and children for a lifetime.

A true enthusiast, the 6-foot-6 striker is a true professional. He is not a footballer who plays for money, but for the love of the game. It is more likely that he plays for the cocktail or for pride and honor.

With a fat bank account in sight, Wout personally rejected big monies from Cardiff despite having a fat bank account. Due to the fact that he did not want to chase money, he personally pulled the plug on the contract negotiation.

Wout has a very different attitude towards life than most people. At the time, his teammates at NEO often went to parties a few days before a game. At the moment, he does not go out to parties or clubs.

Even though he was blessed with far less talent than those around him, the Dutch Bailer maintained his position despite his lack of natural talent. Wout had the attitude to put in extra shifts despite his lack of talent. The fact is, he does not do an in-depth self-analysis – with the belief that he would improve his game if he did.

As an arrogant player about what he believes to be the wrong things, Wout is the type of player who often gets into arguments with referees and opponents on the pitch. He often speaks his mind quickly and without hesitation. There are also occasions when he gets into arguments with coaches.

A person who doesn’t act professionally towards him is going to be told straight to their faces if they don’t act professionally. While he was a member of Emmen’s U-21 team, Wout publicly complained about food injustices. It was discussed that pre-match meals consisted of burgers, mashed potato balls, and deep-fried chicken, which he did not like at all.

Having the tendency to get bigger, the Dutch footballer always keeps a close eye on his diet because he has a tendency to grow big. In addition, he also does extra training sessions and daily-study videos of himself.

There are many ways in which the Dutch footballer spends quality time with his family that explain his lifestyle. Let’s now talk about what Wout does to create this sense of belonging.

In the summer, Wout Weghorst’s family often visits Ibiza during their summer vacations. You can’t find an experience like this anywhere else on this planet, if you haven’t been there before. Here you can see Nikki, Wout, Juul, and Lucie having fun with mother nature.

In addition to the summer holidays, the winter holidays are also a special time for the wealthy Dutch family. One of the best vacation destinations during winter break is Austra. The family of Wout enjoys alpine sports during their time there.

The members of his household are all diligent and hardworking. It starts with his parents, and then goes on to his brothers and sisters. As a team, they have put a lot of effort into building an oil and gas empire. We would like to take this opportunity to tell you a bit more about the Wout’s family. Let’s begin by talking about Frans, his father.

The father of the footballer, Frans, runs a successful oil trade business in Borne, the Netherlands. The company owned by Wout Weghorst’s father, Frans, is currently called AVIA Weghorst. The oil trade business has grown tremendously during the past few years. The oil and gas company was founded by Frans Weghorst’s grandfather.

Frans Weghorst is an oil and gas mogul who is also interested in executive football management in addition to being an oil and gas mogul. It was once upon a time when he ran for the position of General Manager for FC Twente. It was at this time that the club’s board parted ways with former CEO Eric Velderman.

The reason why Frans Weghorst did not apply for the job was that he has football experience. In reality, he did that because he has a Twente heart. In his intention, he made it clear that he was not looking for money, as he was already rich and financially dependent on his parents.

Later on, it was reported that Wout Weghorst’s father had joined the Supervisory Board of FC Twente. Following the appointment of Frans Weghorst to the Supervisory Board of Twente, the Supervisory Board now comprises three members. The two other members are Dennis Schipper and Koen Groenewold.

As part of Frans’ role for FC Twente, he was tasked with developing a financial rescue plan. The plan came at a time when the club was desperately in need of finance. During the second world war, Frans provided help via De Noabers, an agency that he pioneered.

De Noabers is located in Grutbroek, 7008 AN Doetinchem, in the Netherlands. This is a regional investor group that came to the rescue of FC Twente during its financial crisis. The club, with the help of Wout Dad, has received an investment of 14 million euros from the organization.

Astrid works for the family business, AVIA, as an executive. She was strong support for her son in the early stages of his career as a footballer.

Without Astrid’s help, it would not have been possible for Wouter to enroll in Willem II. Wie Weghorst’s mother was friends with the wife of Jan van Esch, who was the director of Willem II when Weghorst’s mother was a child.

In those days, the youngster had the opportunity to get scouted because of his Mother’s relationship with Van Esch’s family.

In the opinion of the Dutch footballer, his siblings are his closest friends. Because of this, there is a strong bond between them.

He often says that he never really had any friends. In his opinion, that was one of the things that he always had trouble with. According to him, he never belonged anywhere and was always on his own. We are now going to talk about the brothers of the Dutch football giant.

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It is our understanding that Twan Weghorst is a pilot who drives the Boeing 737. In addition to being a pilot for Emirates, he has also been a pilot for KLM Royal Dutch, Emirate, and others. Twan has an exceptionally close bond with Astrid, his mum.

Twan Weghorst, who wants to become a pilot, tried his hand at football before becoming a pilot. In research, it turns out that the older brother of Wout played for RKSV NEO before hanging up his boots. I would like to conclude by saying that Twan Weghorst is married to Ueke Velner.

Astrid and Frans, the parents of Ralph, are the second sons of Astrid. In addition to this, he is also known for being Wolf Weghorst’s immediate older brother. It is fair to say that Ralf Weghorst is an architect in terms of his profession. It is also important to know that Ralf has a passion for cooking.

AVIA, the company owned by the family, quotes Niek Weghorst as one of their management executives. Wout’s younger brother is the Commercial Director of the oil and gas company where he works.

He is described here as inspecting a facility with his dad (Frans Weghorst). He is accompanied by Niels Seinen, another director. Did you notice that? He resembles his father more than his own son.

Niek Weghorst, the brother of Weghorst, is an expert in the oil and gas business. Niek Weghorst has devoted his whole life to his family’s business. His parents, Frans and Astrid, are the last born of a family of nine children.

After the birth of Juul (Wout’s first daughter), his grandmamma requested to see her soon after the birth. Being able to see her Grandchild brings a new life into her heart. More importantly, it makes Wout feel like he is a proud father.

On a typical footballing Saturday, there could be around ten Weghorst scions heading to Germany in the direction of their homeland. It would be for the purpose of watching Wout’s Wolfsburg games.

For this journey, Wout Weghorst’s relatives – his nephews and uncles – are expected to accompany him as well. In addition to the Bailer family, the Bailer brothers and parents are also present on the trip.

The mother-in-law of Wout Weghorst often pays the most visits to his immediate family out of all of his relatives. Nikki Van Esch, who is Wout’s wife and also her daughter, has a special bond with her mother. Both Nikki and her mother enjoy picking berries together.

As we conclude the biography of the Dutch Giant 6 feet 6 inches tall, in this section we will tell even more truths about him. I will begin by revealing some of the important facts about him.

It all started in 1931 when coal and peat production boomed in the Netherlands. In the post-second world war era, AVIA’s focus shifted from coal and peat to liquid heating fuels.

I am writing this Bio at the moment when the family business is now focusing on liquid motor fuels. It now supplies fuel to more than 130 of its filling stations in the north, east and central parts of the Netherlands.

One interesting fact about AVIA is that the 4th generation of Weghorst’s family works there. The fifth generation of Frans and Astrid has already been born, comprising the grandchildren of the couple. So far, we only know about Juul and Lucie, the daughters of Wout and Nikki Van Esch.

Have you ever wondered who Wout Weghorst’s idol is? Well, his name is Lad Litmanen. The former striker from Finland played for Ajax and FC Barcelona under Louis van Gaal. The former player also played for Liverpool alongside Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard. When he was a child, Wout met his idol.

His left arm contains creative designs and tattoo combinations that contain meaningful words. This is according to Wout.

I feel it reminds me of the steps I have taken in my life and in my professional career. They are the pieces of the story of my life.

The statement above is referring to Wout Weghorst’s tattoos on his biceps. It is the muscle on the front part of the left arm which is the biceps.

There is a special meaning behind each of Wout’s tattoos. The tattoos are not only about football but also about his life. He has one (attached with a brief prayer) for his parents (Ralf and Astrid), as well as two for himself. As a final note, Wout has tattoos for his daughters (Jul and Lucie) and wife (Nikki Van Esch).

It is said that some people refer to Wout as the Dutch Olivier Giroud, but with a faster pace. I think he has similar characteristics to Nigeria striker Paul Onuachu and Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller.

It is evident from his FIFA stats that Wout Weghorst excels most when it comes to his power and strength. He is also a great attacker and possesses excellent mental attributes as well.

A couple of decades back, AZ fans had a negative perception of Wout. It was only when they noticed an untold version of Wout Weghorst’s personality that public perception changed.

Several media sources have reported that the Dutch footballer was regularly visiting a pensioner in a care home during his spare time, according to reports. Then why did he visit the old person?

Weghorst was watching a program about loneliness among the elderly when he was a youngster. The program touched him deeply. As a result, he decided to dedicate some time in his week to visiting an elderly man who lived alone. This is something that he did over the course of many months.

Fans of Arizona got to find out after a TV show revealed that his old friend had passed away. When Wout learned of the old man’s illness and eventual death, he became very concerned and upset.

Having mourned the death of the man, Wout made a resolution. Having said that, he promised that he would never spend time with that person again. This was because he was afraid of being too emotionally involved with that person.

It was the dream of the huge 1.97m (6 feet 6 inches) striker to be a part of the England national team. However, nothing could be more important than his desire to play for Liverpool. Earlier, it was mentioned that Jeri Litmanen (his idol) played for the Reds. This may have been the reason why Wout followed Liverpool as a child. The fact that he dreams of playing for them may also have something to do with it.

To date, the Dutch professional footballer has not identified himself as a part of an ideological group. His parents and brothers are also in the same boat, as can be observed in their social media profiles. It is estimated that 54% of Dutch citizens do not belong to a specific religion.

Wout Weghorst Net Worth

How much does he earn in 2023?

In last of January of 2022, the center forward Wout Weghorst signed a contract with Burnley FC which will net him an astounding salary of 3 Million Pounds per year. Based on our calculation, it appears that he is earning £8,285 per day and £345 per hour!

Wout Weghorst Stats/ Rating In FIFA 22

Currently, Weghorst is 29 years old, plays as a striker for Burnley in England, and is from the Netherlands. In FIFA 22, Weghorst has an overall rating of 80, with a potential rating of 80. It has been rated as a 2-star skillmoves rating to Weghorst.

As a rule, he prefers to shoot with his right foot. As a whole, his workrate is High / High. In our database, Weghorst’s height is 197 cm, and his weight is estimated to be 84 kg based on our database. At the moment, Wout Weghorst is playing with numbers 9 and 19.

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Club Career

• A native of Borne, Overijssel, Weghorst started his career with local clubs RKSV NEO and DETO Twenterand, before evoking interest from Eredivisie side Willem II.
• Though he had the opportunity to make his way into the first team, he was never able to make it and therefore he signed for Dutch club FC Emmen of the Eerste Divisie.
• In a match against Dordrecht on 10 August 2012, he made his debut, which ended in a 1–1 draw.
• The Emmen player would go on to score his first goal in professional football one month after this, in the derby against Veendam, a match that was ultimately a 2-1 victory for Emmen.
• The player played in 28 matches in his debut season, scoring eight goals in the process. After Weghorst’s spell with Emmen ended, he signed a contract with Eredivisie club Heracles Almelo on a free transfer.
• Weghorst made his Eredivisie debut for Heracles Almelo on 9 August, taking part in a 0-3 home loss against AZ Alkmaar in the Polman Stadion. He was a regular starter for Almelo during the two years he spent there.
• The Heracles club struggled to cope with relegation from the Eredivisie in its first season; however, her second season was more successful, with Heracles finishing in the sixth spot and, through play-offs, qualifying for the Europa League qualifying round – for the first time in Heracles Almelo’s history that they had qualified for an international competition.

Wout Weghorst with AZ Alkmaar

• As a consequence of his successful season with Heracles, Weghorst signed a four-year contract with AZ Alkmaar in July 2016, with the option for an additional year.
• During his debut season with Dundalk, he scored his first European goal on 24 November 2016, a goal that proved to be the winning goal in a 0-1 victory in a UEFA Europa League group match.
• In addition to that, he was appointed Ron Vlaar’s vice-captain for the season. Weghorst started off the 2017-2018 season in good form, and he scored 7 goals from his first 13 starts.
• The striker continued to show that form and scored 20 goals in 29 appearances across all competitions and earned his first full international call-up in Ronald Koeman’s first Dutch squad in March of 2018.
• With 18 goals scored, he finished the season as joint-third top scorer in the Eredivisie with Steven Berghuis, both behind top scorer Alireza Jahanbakhsh (with 21) and runner up Bjørn Johnsen (with 19). In addition to his goal, Weghorst also had six assists.

Wout Weghorst with VfL Wolfsburg

• Weghorst signed a four-year contract with Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg on Friday, 26 June 2018.
• On 16 March 2019, Arthur scored his first hat-trick for Wolfsburg, which was the first hat-trick by any member of the Wolfsburg squad since Mario Gómez had scored one back in April 2017 during a 5–2 win against Fortuna Düsseldorf.
• As a result of his seventeen goals in his first season in Germany, he finished joint third in the Bundesliga scoring charts for the 2018-2019 campaign.
• In the 2019–20 season, Weghorst continued to produce impressive goal returns, scoring 16 times in the league as Wolfsburg finished 6th.
• In the qualifying rounds of the 2020-21 Europa League, Wolfsburg scored twice, but ultimately the team failed to qualify for the group stage, losing to the Greek side AEK Athens in the playoff round.

Wout Weghorst with Burnley

• As of 31 January 2022, Weghorst had signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Premier League side Burnley for a fee of £12 million.
• Weghorst made his debut for the club on 5 February, playing for the full 90 minutes in a 0-0 draw at Turf Moor against Watford.
• Three days later, he played a part in his first goal contribution, when he assisted Jay Rodriguez for the equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United.
• It was on February 19 when Weghorst scored his first goal for the club during a 3-0 win against Brighton, helping his new club to end an eleven-game winless run.
• In a 1-1 draw against West Ham United on April 17, he would score his second Burnley goal.

International Career

On 14 October 2014, Weghorst made his U21 debut for the Netherlands against Portugal U21 and scored the winning goal in the 5–4 defeat.

In March 2018, he was called up for his first full international call-up as a member of Ronald Koeman’s first Dutch squad. He made his senior international debut on 23 March 2018 at the Amsterdam Arena against England in an international friendly match.

Facts About Wout Weghorst

• The striker Weghorst usually plays in the position of a center forward, although he can also play as a winger.
• He is currently playing for the Bundesliga club VFL Wolfsburg.
• Previously, he was a player for the Dutch Eredivisie football club Alkmaar Zaanstreek, also known as AZ.
• In addition, he has played for the Dutch national football team.
• In order to start his football career, Weghorst joined the youth ranks and the academy of RKSV Neo, a local club.
• After he gained some experience at the club, he moved to DETO Twenterand which competes in the local Eerste Klasse league.
• In addition to playing a bit of competitive football with his new club, he also learned a lot about the sport.
• Later on, he signed a contract with the Eredivisie team Willem II.
• While serving in the youth ranks of three clubs, he was able to gain experience and his game flourished, but he was unable to get promoted to the senior team, therefore he moved to the football club Emmen in the Eerste Divisie.
• After joining FC Emmen, Weghorst made his first appearance for the senior team in a 1-1 draw against Dordrecht on 10 August 2012.
• It was on 19 September 2017 that Weghorst gained the captaincy of AZ for the first time in a match between TOTO KNVB Beker and MVV Maastricht.
• I have to say that he was involved in all three goals that his team managed to score, scoring on two occasions and providing one assist.
• At the end of the day, they won the match by a score of 3-2. In five games of the tournament, Weghorst captained the club and scored nine goals.
• Following this, he also captained AZ on a regular basis during the 2017-18 season of the Eredivisie.
• Overall, he has played 226 games in various leagues, including the Europa League, and he has scored 86 goals and assisted 21 others.
• There are 45 goals he has scored in 119 games of the Eredivisie, whereas 6 of his goals have come in eight games of the Europa League.
• To date, he has scored 39 goals and provided 11 assists in the 80 games he has played for his current club, AZ.

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Conclusion

‘Wout Weghorst’s Biography’ is the tale of a boy from a wealthy family who overcame all odds in order to chase a dream he holds extremely dear. Similar to Jamie Vardy, he rose from the depths of Dutch football to reach the top of the game. In the end, he chose to follow his heart and did not give in to the idea that he should quit.

Having said that, it is pertinent to note that Wout Weghorst’s parents are multi-millionaires. The Weghorst family holds the proud ownership of AVIA Weghorst. AVIA Weghorst is a well-known oil and gas firm in the Netherlands. Wout has never considered the wealth of his parents. All he wanted was a life that was different from the lives of others.

Wout Weghorst’s parents expressed their concern for him as a child. When Astrid and Frans found out that he was chasing what they call an impossible dream, they got worried. As a result, they encouraged him to choose a more respectable career path. This was similar to what his brothers had chosen to become in life.

His older brother, Tan, vowed to become a pilot when he was a child. He was approached by Niek Weghorst, his immediate senior, who agreed to become an architect. Niek (the last born in the family) pledged that he would take care of their family’s business. In the end, Wout decided to follow football and also gain an education.

The Dutch footballer started his career with NEO. Following this, he joined DETO – as a player of average ability. He was urged repeatedly to give up football by a large number of well-meaning people. People told him he wasn’t good enough for the sport. He proved to be stubborn and didn’t listen to them as they advised him.

The mother of Weghorst (Astrid) stood by her son during an early crisis in his career. It was through a friend of hers that she got him an opportunity to meet Willem II. Wout’s teenage years were affected by a growth spurt, which he eventually overcame. Secondly, he was criticized by his fans, which he also overcame.

In the end, the Dutch football player was able to achieve a meteoric rise to the top of the game – similar to that of Armando Broja in England. It is through reading Weghorst’s biography that we learn that drive is more important than talent. Erik ten Hag is another example of that.

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