Thom van Bergen (born 6 January 2004) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Eredivisie club Groningen.
 van Bergen with Groningen in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 January 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Haren, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Groningen | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2015 | VV Gorecht | ||
| 2015– | Groningen | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Groningen | 53 | (9) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 05:40, 04/05/2024 (UTC) | |||
Career edit
Early career edit
Thom van Bergen started his football career at VV Gorecht. In 2015, he joined the FC Groningen youth academy at the age of 11.
FC Groningen edit
Van Bergen received his first senior team call up on 1 October 2022 against AZ Alkmaar.
In December 2022, he signed his first contract with FC Groningen until June 2024.
He made his Eredivisie debut for Groningen on 8 January 2023 in a game against Excelsior as a starter.[1] In July 2023 he signed a new three-year agreement with FC Groningen, which includes an optional year. On 22 September 2023 he scored his first senior goal against Helmond Sport.
Career statistics edit
- As of match played 18 May 2024
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| FC Groningen | 2022–23 | Eredivisie | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | Eerste divisie | 36 | 9 | 5 | 0 | — | 41 | 9 | ||
| Total | 48 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 9 | ||
International career edit
In March 2023 van Bergen received his first call up of the Netherlands U20[2] for an international friendly against France U20. He stayed on the bench as a substitute during the whole match.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Excelsior v Groningen game report". Soccerway. 8 January 2023.
- ^ "Selectie Oranje onder 20 voor oefeninterland tegen Frankrijk bekend". www.onsoranje.nl. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Frankrijk O20 - Nederland O20". www.onsoranje.nl. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
External links edit
- Thom van Bergen at Soccerway
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