Calem Nieuwenhof, born 17th February 2001, hails from Australia and currently masterminds the midfield at Hearts as a central defensive midfielder. Standing tall at 5ft 11in (1.81m) and weighing 11st 6lb (73kg), Nieuwenhof harbours a commanding presence on the pitch, sporting the number 8 on his jersey.
According to Transfermarkt, Nieuwenhof's market value stands approximately at £855,000. With a contract running through till 31st May 2027, Hearts fans can rest in comfort knowing that their preferred anchor in midfield has 2 years and 4 months left with the club.
The tale of Nieuwenhof's early football career includes his initiation to professional football in the A-League with Sydney FC in July 2019. His debut season (2020-2021) produced one goal from nine appearances for the senior team in league matches, followed by a quieter second season with only two outings with the first team.
Nieuwenhof shifted his allegiance within the Aussie A-League in July 2022, transferring from Sydney FC to the Western Sydney Wanderers. His tenure with the Wanderers for the 2022-2023 season yielded a more frequent presence in the first team with 26 appearances, netting four goals in league matches.
Leaving the sunny shores Down Under, Nieuwenhof embraced a journey to the colder climes of Scotland in July 2023. He transferred from the Western Sydney Wanderers to Hearts, joining the ranks of the Premiership. The transaction details remain undisclosed.
His 2023-2024 season at Hearts in Scotland saw Nieuwenhof make 25 appearances with one goal for the first team in league matches. As of the current 2024-2025 season, Nieuwenhof has yet to don the Hearts jersey in league matches. However, he has notched a goal in the 2024-2025 Scottish Cup, with his singular appearance seeing him come on as a substitute.
