Belgian footballer

Timothy Derijck (born 25 May 1987) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a centre back in the Jupiler Pro League for Zulte Waregem.

Contents

• 1 Club career
  • 1.1 Early career
  • 1.2 PSV Eindhoven
  • 1.3 Return to ADO Den Haag
  • 1.4 Zulte Waregem
  • 1.5 Gent
  • 1.6 Return to Zulte Waregem
• 2 International career
• 3 Honours
• 4 References
• 5 External links

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. He scored his first compe*ive goal for PSV in a 3–2 win over Achilles '29 on 27 September in the 2012–13 KNVB Beker. His first Eredivise goal for PSV was an equalizer against PEC Zwolle on 28 October 2012.

On 19 July 2013, it was announced that Derijck was sent on loan to FC Utrecht until the end of the season.

Return to ADO Den Haag

On 26 August 2014, Derijck returned to his former club ADO Den Haag. He signed a two-year deal on a free transfer.

Zulte Waregem

In June 2016, Derijck joined Belgian side Zulte Waregem.

Gent

In August 2018, Derijck joined Gent.

Return to Zulte Waregem

On 6 January 2022, Derijck returned to Zulte Waregem on a one-year contract, with an option for a second year.

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 subs*ute in a 1–1 draw.

Honours

Zulte Waregem

• Belgian Cup: 2016–17

PSV Eindhoven

• KNVB Cup: 2011–12
• Johan Cruyff Shield: 2012

References

• Timothy Derijck verlaat ADO en zet carrière voort bij Zulte Waregem, omroepwest.nl, 9 June 2016

External links

• Voetbal International profile (in Dutch)
• Belgium Stats at Belgian FA
• Timothy Derijck at WorldFootball.net