Born on the 17th of February, 2001, Australian midfielder Calem Nieuwenhof currently offers his services to Hearts in Scotland. With a height of 5ft 11in (1.81m) and weighing 11st 6lb (73kg), Nieuwenhof primarily operates in the heart of midfield, donning the number 8 jersey for his current club.
Valued at around £845,000 according to Transfermarkt, Nieuwenhof began his professional career at Sydney FC, playing his inaugural season in 2020 - 2021. Over the course of the season, the young midfielder made a notable nine league appearances and registered one goal. His tenure continued into the 2021 - 2022 season, albeit with a reduced tally of two first-team appearances.
In July 2022, the Australian made the switch from Sydney FC to fellow A-League side, Western Sydney Wanderers. The 2022 - 2023 season saw a stake in his game time as well as goal contributions with 26 league appearances and four goals to his name.
Coming to the summer of 2023, Nieuwenhof's journey took three thousand miles of leap northwest, culminating in his transfer to Hearts in Scotland's premiership for an undisclosed fee. While his maiden season in Scotland culminated in 25 first team appearances and a single goal, the subsequent 2024 - 2025 season saw a dampened turnout of only 12 appearances, a tally he matched in goal contribution.
The ongoing 2025 - 2026 season has yet to bear any first team league appearances for Nieuwenhof. However, the Australian has graced the field in the League Cup, with two starts and an additional pair of appearances as a substitute.
