Wesley Hoedt

AZ

Hoedt was born in Alkmaar and is a product of the youth academy from AZ. For the 2014–15 season, he was promoted to the first team and named in the 24-man squad for the upcoming season.

Lazio

Following Hoedt's departure from AZ in 2015, Serie A club Lazio signed him on a free transfer. He signed a four-year contract worth €1.25m per season. Hoedt scored his first goal for the club on 21 August 2016 in a 4–3 away victory against Atalanta.

Southampton

On 22 August 2017, Hoedt signed for Southampton on a five-year deal reported to be €17 million (£15 million). He made his debut on 9 September 2017 in a 0–2 defeat against Watford. On 17 February 2018, Hoedt scored his first goal for the club in a 1–2 victory against West Bromwich Albion in the FA Cup.

Loan moves

Hoedt joined La Liga club Celta Vigo on 22 January 2019 on loan until the end of the season, with an option to purchase. He made his debut on 27 January in an away game against Real Valladolid where he was booked twice and sent off. Hoedt joined Belgian First Division A club Royal Antwerp on loan for the rest of the 2019–20 season on 2 September 2019. On 5 October 2020, Hoedt returned to Lazio on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy.

Later career

On 17 June 2021, Anderlecht announced the signing of Hoedt on their official website. On 31 January 2023, Watford confirmed the signing of Hoedt from Anderlecht on a two-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.…

On 25 March 2017, Hoedt debuted for the Netherlands in a 2–0 friendly defeat against Bulgaria, replacing Matthijs de Ligt.

Club

As of match played 4 May 2024

International

As of match played 3 September 2017

Hoedt is fluent in Italian and Spanish to a certain extent. He was in relationship with Dutch singer Emma Heesters from 2020 until 2023.