Wout François Maria Weghorst, born 7 August 1992 is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ajax in the Eredivisie and the Netherlandsnational team. Rising through the ranks from Emmen to Heracles and AZ, he made his mark in the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg before moving to Burnley in 2022. Following loan spells at Beşiktaş, Manchester United, and Hoffenheim, Weghorst returned to Ajax in August 2024. Internationally, he has been capped over 40 times since his 2018 debut and has featured in UEFA Euro competitions and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he made a dramatic impact in the quarter-finals.
Club Career
Weghorst’s career has taken him from the Dutch lower leagues with Emmen to top divisions across Europe. After impressing with Heracles and AZ, he became a prolific scorer at Wolfsburg, netting nearly 60 Bundesliga goals. A move to Burnley in 2022 was followed by loan spells at Beşiktaş, Manchester United, and Hoffenheim, where he showed versatility and work rate. In 2024, he returned home to the Netherlands, joining Ajax to lead their attack with experience and presence.
International Career
Since debuting for the Netherlands in 2018, Weghorst has earned over 40 caps and scored key goals in major tournaments. He represented his country at Euro 2020, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and Euro 2024, gaining recognition for his clutch performances and relentless pressing style.
Notable Highlights
Weghorst’s standout moments include scoring 20 goals in the 2020–21 Bundesliga season, lifting the EFL Cup with Manchester United in 2023, and netting twice in the dramatic World Cup quarter-final against Argentina in 2022. Known for his height, pressing, and determination, he has built a reputation as a reliable striker and a tireless competitor.
Netherlands