Timo Letschert

Timo Letschert (Dutch pronunciation: ['tɪmo 'lɛtsxərt]; born 25 May 1993) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a defender for Eredivisie club AZ.

Timo Letschert
Timo Letschert in 2017
Personal information
Full name Timo Letschert
Date of birth (1993-05-25) 25 May 1993
Place of birth Purmerend, Netherlands
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Club information
Current team
 AZ
Number 22
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2014 Groningen 12 (0)
2014–2015 Roda JC Kerkrade 15 (0)
2014–2015 → Utrecht (loan) 23 (0)
2015–2016 Utrecht 34 (3)
2016–2019 Sassuolo 16 (0)
2018–2019 → Utrecht (loan) 31 (2)
2019–2020 Hamburger SV 24 (2)
2020– AZ 8 (0)
National team
2013 Netherlands U21 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:06, 8 January 2021 (UTC)

Club career

Letschert began his career with FC Groningen and made his professional debut on 13 April 2013 in a 2–0 victory against Heracles Almelo.[1] On 30 January 2014, it was announced that Letschert and FC Groningen agreed to dissolve his contract as he could not accept his role as a reserve player.[2]

One day later, Letschert signed with Roda JC Kerkrade until the end of the season, with an option for two more years.[3]

On 1 September 2014, Letschert was sent on loan to FC Utrecht with an option for buying, to be able to play in the Eredivisie again.

On 3 August 2016, it was announced that he had signed for US Sassuolo Calcio, 6th placed finishers in the previous seasons Italian Serie A league, on a four-year deal.[4]

On 17 August 2018, Letschert joined to Eredivisie side FC Utrecht on loan with an option to buy.[5]

On 24 July 2019, Letschert joined Hamburger SV on a deal until the end of 2019–20 season.[6]

After leaving Hamburger SV as a free agent he signed a three-year contract with AZ.[7]

International career

Letschert received his first call up to the senior Netherlands national team in March 2016 for friendlies against France and England.[8]

References
  1. "Heracles 1-1 Twente". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  2. "FC Groningen trekt conclusies en zwaait Letschert uit". Voetbalprimeur. 30 January 2014.
  3. "Roda JC heeft met Letschert wel succes op defensief vlak". Voetbalprimeur. 31 January 2014.
  4. http://www.football-oranje.com/timo-letschert-signs-sassuolo/
  5. "UFFICIALE: Sassuolo, Letschert va in prestito all'Utrecht" (in Italian). Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  6. "HSV verpflichtet Letschert" (in German). Hamburger SV. 24 July 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  7. "Mondeling akkoord met Letschert" (in Dutch). AZ Alkmaar. 3 September 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  8. "Dutch call up Janssen and Letschert for first time". Eurosport. 18 March 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
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