Timothy Derijck

Timothy Derijck

Personal information
Full name	Timothy Derijck
Date of birth	25 May 1987 (1987-05-25)
Place of birth	Liedekerke, Belgium
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position	Centre back
Club information
Current club	PSV
Number	18
Youth career
	Denderleeuw
	Anderlecht
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2005–2009	Feyenoord	23	(1)
2006	→ NAC Breda (loan)	12	(1)
2007–2008	→ Dender (loan)	30	(1)
2009–2011	ADO Den Haag	82	(8)
2011–	PSV	10	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21 August 2011. † Appearances (Goals).

Timothy Derijck (born 25 May 1987 in Liedekerke, Flemish Brabant) is a Belgian footballer. He currently plays as a centre back in the Dutch Eredivisie for PSV Eindhoven.

Club Career

Early Career

Derijck is a product of the Anderlecht youth academy, but left the Brussels giants for Feyenoord before making it into the first team. He also wore the jerseys of Dender and NAC Breda before joining ADO Den Haag in January 2009. It was where he developed himself into one of the most consistent defenders in the Eredivisie.

PSV Eindhoven

On 15 August 2011, PSV Eindhoven announced the signing of Derijck on a four year contract from ADO Den Haag for a fee of €750,000. He was given the number 18 shirt. He made his debut on 21 August 2011 in PSV's 3-0 win over his former club Den Haag.

International Career

On 5 September 2011, he received his first call up to the senior Belgium national team for the friendly match against the United States. Coach Georges Leekens called him to replace the injured Jan Vertonghen. However, he was an unused substitute in a 1-1 draw.