Thom Haye
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FullnameThom Jan Marinus Haye[1]
Birth date9 February 1995 (age 31)
Birth placeAmsterdam, Netherlands
Height1.87m[2]
PositionMidfielder
CurrentclubPersib Bandung
Clubnumber33
Youthyears 1–2006
Youthclubs 1AFC
Youthyears 22006–2012
Youthclubs 2AZ
Years 12012–2016
Clubs 1AZ
Caps 156
Goals 11
Years 22016–2018
Clubs 2Willem II
Caps 265
Goals 25
Years 32018–2019
Clubs 3Lecce
Caps 313
Goals 30
Years 42019–2020
Clubs 4ADO Den Haag
Caps 49
Goals 40
Years 52020
Clubs 5→ NAC Breda (loan)
Caps 56
Goals 50
Years 62020–2022
Clubs 6NAC Breda
Caps 655
Goals 65
Years 72022–2024
Clubs 7Heerenveen
Caps 781
Goals 77
Years 82024–2025
Clubs 8Almere City
Caps 829
Goals 80
Years 92025–
Clubs 9Persib Bandung
Caps 927
Goals 95
Nationalyears 12009–2010
Nationalcaps 15
Nationalgoals 10
Nationalteam 1Netherlands U15
Nationalyears 22010–2011
Nationalcaps 26
Nationalgoals 20
Nationalteam 2Netherlands U16
Nationalyears 32011–2012
Nationalcaps 321
Nationalgoals 33
Nationalteam 3Netherlands U17
Nationalyears 42012–2013
Nationalcaps 48
Nationalgoals 42
Nationalteam 4Netherlands U19
Nationalyears 52014
Nationalcaps 51
Nationalgoals 50
Nationalteam 5Netherlands U20
Nationalyears 62015
Nationalcaps 69
Nationalgoals 60
Nationalteam 6Netherlands U21
Nationalteam 7Indonesia
Nationalyears 72024–
Nationalcaps 718
Nationalgoals 72
Club-update17 May 2026
Ntupdate11 October 2025

Thom Jan Marinus Haye (born 9 February 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Super League club Persib Bandung. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Indonesia national team.

A product of AZ academy, Haye made his first-team debut in 2014, before moving on to clubs such as Willem II, Lecce in Italy, ADO Den Haag, NAC Breda, and Heerenveen.

Haye represented the Netherlands at various youth levels from under-15 to under-21, becoming European under-17 champions twice in 2011 and 2012, before switching his international allegiance to Indonesia in 2024 through naturalization.

Club career

AZ

Haye was born in Amsterdam and is a youth exponent from AZ. He signed his first contract for AZ in February 2011.[3] On 23 February 2014, he made his full debut for AZ in the Eredivisie against Ajax in a 4–0 away defeat, coming on as a 70th-minute substitute for Celso Ortíz.[4] Haye scored his first professional goal in 24 September 2014, securing his club's advancement in the KNVB Cup in a 1–0 away win over EVV.[5][6] He became a starter in the 2015–16 season, before making his debut in the UEFA Europa League in the 2016–17 season.[2]

Willem II

On 19 June 2016, Haye signed a two-year deal with Willem II, after his contract with AZ expired.[7] He made his debut on 6 August in a 4–1 home loss to Vitesse.[8]

Lecce

On 31 May 2018, Haye signed a two-year contract with Italian Serie B club Lecce.[9][10] He made his debut on 7 August, in the Coppa Italia match against Feralpisalò, which ended in a 1–0 win after extra time.[11] He made his Serie B debut on 25 September, when he came on as a substitute in the second half of the 3–0 win against Livorno.[12] Haye would go on to make 13 appearances in Serie B that season, which ended in promotion to Serie A.[13]

On 2 September 2019, after having failed to make an appearance in the top flight, he terminated his contract by mutual agreement.[14]

ADO Den Haag

On 12 September 2019, Haye returned to the Netherlands to join Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag on a two-year deal.[15][16] He made his first appearance upon his return in a 3–0 away loss to Emmen on 27 September, coming on as a late substitute for John Goossens.[17] He mostly appeared as a substitute during his six months with ADO.[2]

NAC Breda

In January 2020, Haye was sent on a six-month loan to NAC Breda in the second-tier Eerste Divisie.[18] He made his debut on 31 January in a 2–2 away draw against Excelsior.[19]

Haye signed a permanent deal with NAC on 1 July 2020, penning a three-year contract.[20]

Heerenveen

On 31 January 2022, Haye signed for Heerenveen for an undisclosed fee, on a contract until summer 2024.[21][22] He made his debut for the club on 5 February as a starter in the 2–0 loss to Fortuna Sittard.[23] He immediately impressed, growing into a key player in his first six months at the club.[24] In 16 league appearances, he recorded five assists.[25]

Haye and Heerenveen could not agree to a new contract at the end of the 2023–24 season, as he preferred a move abroad.[26][27] He ended his stint at the club with seven goals and 13 assists in 86 appearances.[2]

Almere City

On 13 September 2024, Haye signed for Almere City, on a contract until summer 2025.[28] He made his debut for the club on 15 September as a substitute in the 0–0 draw to Heracles. He left the club upon the expiry of his contract.[29]

Persib Bandung

On 27 August 2025, Haye officially joined Persib Bandung with a two-season contract.[30]

International career

Haye was a Netherlands youth international, having appeared for the national team between under-15 and under-21 level. He was part of the team that won the 2011 and 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, as well as participating at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[31]

In January 2024, Haye confirmed that he had decided to represent Indonesia at international level.[32] On 7 March 2024, Haye was called up to the Indonesia national team for two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Vietnam.[33] He made his debut in the second match on 26 March 2024, providing an assist for Jay Idzes in an eventual 3–0 win.[34] Then, on 11 June 2024, he scored his first international goal against the Philippines, a match Indonesia won 2–0 at home.[35]

Style of play

Haye started his career as an attacking midfielder but adapted to various positions as he progressed.[16] During his two seasons with Willem II, he frequently operated as a left winger, utilising his strong and accurate right foot to cut inside from the flank.[36] His versatility made him an exceptional utility player. As his career advanced, he transitioned to a more defensive role, primarily playing as a central midfielder.[37]

YouTube

The Haye Way
Youtube handle@thehayeway
Youtube display nameThe Haye Way
Youtube years active2024–present
Youtube subscribers400,000
Youtube views26.4 million
Stats updateAugust 2025

Haye has a podcast YouTube channel called "The Haye Way", co-hosted with Dutch journalist Neal Petersen.[38][39] The first season of the podcast commenced with its inaugural episode on 13 November 2024, focusing on Haye's profile beyond the football pitch. As of December 2024, the channel has amassed over 200,000 subscribers and over 3.1 million views.[40]

Personal life

Born in the Netherlands, Haye is of Indonesian descent.[41]

On 18 March 2024, Haye officially obtained Indonesian citizenship.[42]

Career statistics

Club

[1]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
AZ2013–14Eredivisie30001[a]00040
2014–15Eredivisie28041—00321
2015–16Eredivisie251309[a]000371
Total5617110000732
Willem II2016–17Eredivisie32310——333
2017–18Eredivisie33250——382
Total65560——715
Lecce2018–19Serie B13020——150
2019–20Serie A0000——00
Total13020——150
ADO Den Haag2019–20Eredivisie9000——90
NAC Breda (loan)2019–20Eerste Divisie6020——80
NAC Breda2020–21Eerste Divisie34000—3[b]0370
2021–22Eerste Divisie21523—00238
Total55533—30618
Heerenveen2021–22Eredivisie16000——160
2022–23Eredivisie33330——363
2023–24Eredivisie32420——344
Total81750——867
Almere City2024–25Eredivisie29010——300
Persib Bandung2025–26Super League193—6[c]0—253
Career total333212541603037725
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in promotion/relegation play-offs
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in AFC Champions League Two

International

[43]

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Indonesia2024102
202580
Total182
Indonesia score listed first, score column indicates score after each Haye goal
List of international goals scored by Thom Haye
No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
111 June 2024Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia4Philippines1–02–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
215 October 2024Qingdao Youth Football Stadium, Qingdao, China8China1–21–22026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

AZ

Persib Bandung

Netherlands U17

Individual

See also

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