Wesley Hoedt — Public People

Biography

Early Life

Wesley Theodorus Hoedt was born in Alkmaar, Netherlands, and raised in Heerhugowaard. He developed his passion for football at a young age and became a product of the youth academy at AZ Alkmaar, where he honed his skills as a defender.

Career

Hoedt's professional career began when he was promoted to the first team of AZ Alkmaar for the 2014–15 season. He made a significant impact, leading to his transfer to Serie A club Lazio in 2015 on a free transfer, where he signed a lucrative four-year contract. During his time at Lazio, he scored his first goal in a thrilling 4–3 victory against Atalanta in August 2016.

In August 2017, Hoedt made a move to Southampton F.C. for a reported fee of €17 million. He debuted shortly after and scored his first goal for the club in an FA Cup match against West Bromwich Albion in February 2018. His career saw him take on various loan spells, including stints at Celta Vigo and Royal Antwerp, before returning to Lazio and eventually signing with R.S.C. Anderlecht in June 2021. Most recently, in January 2023, he joined Watford on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

International Career

Hoedt has represented the Netherlands at various youth levels, including the under-19 and under-21 teams. He made his senior debut for the national team on March 25, 2017, in a friendly match against Bulgaria.

Personal Life

Fluent in both Italian and Spanish, Hoedt has also been in the public eye for his personal relationships, notably dating Dutch singer Emma Heesters from 2020 until 2023. His multilingual abilities reflect his adaptability both on and off the pitch, showcasing his diverse background in the world of football.

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Career & Clubs

Career

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.…

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International career

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

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 25 October 2026

International

As of match played 3 September 2017

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Club career

AZ

Hoedt was born in Alkmaar and raised in Heerhugowaard 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…

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Club: Netherlands national under-19 football team (2013–2014)
Club: Netherlands national under-21 football team (2015–)
Club: Netherlands national association football team
Club: Southampton F.C.
Club: RC Celta de Vigo
Club: R.S.C. Anderlecht
League: La Liga
National team: Netherlands
Club: SS Lazio (2015–)
Club: AZ Alkmaar (2013–2015)

Personal

Personal life

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

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Clubs

Netherlands national under-21 football team2015current
SS Lazio2015current
Netherlands national association football teamcurrent
R.S.C. Anderlechtcurrent
RC Celta de Vigocurrent
Southampton F.C.current
AZ Alkmaar2013–2015
Netherlands national under-19 football team2013–2014

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