Til made his senior debut for the Netherlands national team in March 2018 and scored his first goal in September 2021.
As of 2022, Til plays for PSV Eindhoven, continuing his career in the Eredivisie.
He made his professional debut for AZ Alkmaar on August 4, 2016, in a UEFA Europa League match.
Biography
Early Life
Guus Berend Til was born in Samfya, Zambia, where his father worked in the development sector. At the tender age of three, he moved to the Netherlands, where his family settled in the Bijlmermeer neighborhood of Amsterdam. This early relocation set the stage for his future in football, as he began to develop his skills in a country known for its rich footballing culture.
Career
Til's professional journey began with AZ Alkmaar, where he made his debut on August 4, 2016, in a UEFA Europa League match against PAS Giannina. His talent quickly caught the attention of larger clubs, leading to a significant transfer to Spartak Moscow in August 2019 for €18 million, marking one of the highest transfer fees in the club's history. During his time in Russia, he made an immediate impact, providing two assists in his debut match and scoring his first goal shortly after.
In September 2020, Til joined SC Freiburg on loan, followed by a loan to Feyenoord in June 2021, where he showcased his scoring ability, including a hat-trick in the UEFA Europa Conference League. His performances earned him the Eredivisie Player of the Month award in October 2021.
On the international stage, Til has represented the Netherlands at various youth levels and made his senior debut in March 2018. He scored his first international goal in a 6–1 victory over Turkey in September 2021 and was named in the Netherlands' squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting his importance to the national team.
Legacy
As a midfielder, Guus Til has established himself as a versatile and impactful player in both club and international football. His journey from Zambia to becoming a key player for the Netherlands national team exemplifies his dedication and talent in the sport, making him a player to watch in the coming years.
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Career & Clubs
Club
As of match played 13 October 2026
International
As of match played 1 October 2026
Scores and results list the Netherlands's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Til goal.
Til was a youth international for the Netherlands.
In March 2018, Til earned from Ronald Koeman his debut international call-up to the Netherlands national team. He made his debut coming on as a substitute for Kenny Tete in the 78th minute of a 3–0 friendly win against Portugal on 26 March 2018.
In May 2021, the Football Association of Zambia had confirmed they had contacted Til over a possible switch of international allegiance. Zambia head coach Milutin Sredojević stated that Til was still undecided on his future. Til returned to the Netherlands national team in September 2021 scoring his first goal in a 6–1 win over Turkey.
On 27 May 2026, Til was named in the Netherlands' squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
AZ
Til is a youth exponent from AZ. He made his professional debut on 4 August 2016 as a substitute in a UEFA Europa League play-off match against PAS Giannina, replacing Joris van Overeem after 71 minutes.
Spartak Moscow
On 5 August 2019, Spartak Moscow announced they had signed Guus Til from AZ for a reported transfer fee of €18 million (the third highest transfer fee in club history at the time). He also signed a four-year contract with the club. In his Russian Premier League debut on 11 August 2019 against Akhmat Grozny, he provided 2 assists in a 3–1 victory. He scored his first goal for Spartak on 25 August 2019 in an away game against Krylia Sovetov Samara, when his added-time goal gave his team a 2–1 comeback away victory.
Loan to SC Freiburg
On 3 September 2020, Til joined Bundesliga side SC Freiburg on a season-long loan with option to buy.
Loan to Feyenoord
On 2 June 2021, Til extended his contract with Spartak until 31 May 2024 and was loaned to Feyenoord for the 2021–22 season. Spartak held an option to terminate his loan early if he appeared in fewer than half of all official games for Feyenoord up until 1 January 2022.
On 29 July 2021, Til scored a hat-trick against FC Drita of Kosovo in the second qualifying round for the inaugural edition of the UEFA Europa Conference League.
On 3 October, Til was named the Eredivisie Player of the Month for September following four goals in three league matches for Feyenoord,…
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- AZ Alkmaar (2016–2019)
- Club
- Spartak Moscow (2019–2022)
- Club
- Netherlands national under-20 football team (2016–2016)
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- Netherlands national under-21 football team (2017–)
- Club
- Netherlands national association football team (2018–)
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- PSV Eindhoven (2022–)
- National team
- Netherlands
Personal
Til was born in Samfya, Zambia, where his father worked in the development field. He moved to the Netherlands at age 3, as his family settled in the Bijlmermeer neighbourhood of Amsterdam.
Clubs
- Netherlands national under-21 football team2017current
- Netherlands national association football team2018current
- PSV Eindhoven2022current
- AZ Alkmaar2016–2019
- Netherlands national under-20 football team2016–2016
- Spartak Moscow2019–2022
Played together with
Aad BakNetherlands national association football team · 1956–1956
Aad de JongNetherlands national association football team · 1950–1952
Aad MansveldNetherlands national association football team
Ab FafiéPSV Eindhoven · 1968–1971- Abdelillah BaguiSpartak Moscow · 2003–2003
- Abdelkrim El HadriouiAZ Alkmaar · 1998–2002
Abdenasser El KhayatiPSV Eindhoven
Abdul Majeed WarisSpartak Moscow · 2013–2014
Abe LenstraNetherlands national association football team · 1940–1959- Abel TamataPSV Eindhoven · 2010–2010
- Abel TamataPSV Eindhoven · 2010–2015
- Abel TamataPSV Eindhoven · 2013–2015
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Identifiers & aliases
Guus Berend Til is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Eredivisie club PSV. Born in Zambia, he plays for the Netherlands national team.
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