Wout Weghorst, born on 7 August 1992 in the Netherlands, is a strapping forward who primarily serves his duty as a striker for the illustrious Dutch club Ajax. Standing at a towering 6ft 5in (1.97m), and weighing 13st 3lb (84kg), he is identifiable within a crowd on and off the pitch in his number 25 jersey related. Weghorst has earned his stripes at the national level as well, being a representative for the Netherlands national team.
The talented forward has been estimated to hold a current market value of around £3.5m (Transfermarkt). His contract with Ajax, we understand, has 12 months left, set to conclude its course on 30 June 2026.
During his embryonic season of 2012 - 2013 at FC Emmen, based in his homeland, Weghorst made a respectable 25 first team appearances and netted five goals. His progression the following season was evident, with 34 appearances and 12 goals to his name. At Heracles Almelo in the 2014 - 2015 and 2015 - 2016 seasons, Weghorst fulfilled his forward role with precision, securing total of 33 first team appearances each year and consistently delivering, with 8 and 12 goals respectively.
His performances remained consistent when he transferred to AZ, bagging 13 goals in his first season (2016 - 2017) and managing to break his personal record next season with 18 goals. His move to Wolfsburg in Germany saw a continuation of his top performances as a forward, notching up impressive numbers in terms of both appearances and goals across the 2018 to 2022 seasons. The stints at Burnley and Besiktas continued to add to the extensive experience this Dutchman has garnered in the world of football.
Though his impact at Manchester United and 1899 Hoffenheim was perhaps less pronounced, Weghorst proved to be a consistent figure in the squads. His journey as a footballer took an interesting turn in the 2024 season when he decorated his career with two appearances at Burnley, before enacting a crucial role at Ajax with 24 appearances and ten goals. In the 2025 - 2026 season, he is set to continue with Ajax and hopefully keep his scoring boots on.
Weghorst's international presence is notable. He participated in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe for 2024 - 2026 for the Netherlands with two appearances off the bench. He also featured in Euro 2024 for the Netherlands, netting once in his six appearances as a sub, three goals in six starts and two appearances as a sub in the 2022 - 2024 Euro Qualifiers, as well as contributing two goals during the Nations League 2024 - 2025. For Ajax, he has had a couple of substitute appearances in the KNVB Beker 2024 - 2025 and scored once playing in the Europa League 2024 - 2025.
