Hobie Verhulst (born 2 April 1993) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Eredivisie club AZ. He formerly played for MVV, Volendam, and Go Ahead Eagles.
 Verhulst in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 April 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | AZ Alkmaar | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2004 | KFC | ||
| 2004–2010 | AZ | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2014 | AZ | 0 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | MVV | 3 | (0) |
| 2015–2018 | Volendam | 107 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | Go Ahead Eagles | 67 | (0) |
| 2020– | Jong AZ | 18 | (0) |
| 2020– | AZ | 21 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2007–2010 | Netherlands U17 | 9 | (0) |
| 2010–2012 | Netherlands U19 | 14 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Netherlands U20 | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 September 2024 | |||
Club career
editAZ
editVerhulst joined the AZ youth academy from Kooger Football Club (KFC) in 2004.[1] By 2010, he was part of the senior squad as a backup goalkeeper, sitting on the bench for UEFA Europa League matches against Sheriff Tiraspol and BATE Borisov and several Eredivisie games during the 2010–11 season.[2] In 2013, he won the Beloften Eerste Divisie with Jong AZ.
MVV
editFailing to make a first-team appearance for AZ, Verhulst left on a free transfer to Eerste Divisie club MVV in July 2014.[3][4] At MVV, Verhulst served as the backup to Jo Coppens. He made his professional debut on 6 February 2015, replacing the injured Coppens during a match against Sparta Rotterdam.[5] Three days later, he played a full match against Jong Twente.[6] Verhulst made three appearances for MVV, conceding six goals.[7]
Volendam
editAfter one season, Verhulst moved to Volendam, where he became the first-choice goalkeeper.[8] Over three seasons, he played more than 100 matches and was named Player of the Season for 2016–17 by the club's supporters.[9]
Go Ahead Eagles
editIn the summer of 2018, Verhulst joined Go Ahead Eagles. During the 2018–19 season, Verhulst won the Bronze Shield as the best goalkeeper of the first period in the Eerste Divisie.[10]
Return to AZ
editIn 2020, Verhulst rejoined AZ, initially as a backup to Marco Bizot.[11] He made two first-team appearances during Bizot's suspension and played four matches for Jong AZ in the Eerste Divisie.[7]
In the first half of the 2022–23 season, Verhulst became AZ's first-choice goalkeeper after spending the previous season behind Peter Vindahl.[12] However, following the winter arrival of Matthew Ryan, Verhulst lost his starting spot. After Ryan became eligible to play on 20 January 2023, Verhulst did not make another appearance that season.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Hobie Verhulst terug op het oude nest bij AZ". Zaandams Dagblad (in Dutch). 10 June 2020. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "History: AZ Alkmaar 3-0 BATE Borisov | Line-ups | UEFA Europa League 2010/11". UEFA.com. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "MVV Maastricht legt Vorthoren en Verhulst vast". MVV (in Dutch). 15 July 2014. Archived from the original on 10 November 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "MVV versterkt selectie met Vorthoren en Verhulst". FCUpdate.nl (in Dutch). 15 July 2014. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Game Report by Worldfootball". Worldfootball. 6 February 2015.
- ^ Heethaar, Roy (28 March 2018). "Go Ahead Eagles heeft doelman Hobie Verhulst binnen". De Stentor (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ a b Hobie Verhulst at WorldFootball.net
- ^ "Hobie Verhulst gaat concurrentie aan in doel FC Volendam". FC Volendam (in Dutch). 5 July 2015. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Hobie Verhulst speler van het jaar". FC Volendam (in Dutch). 19 May 2017. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Istvan Bakx beste speler, Hobie Verhulst beste keeper 1e Periode". Go Ahead Eagles (in Dutch). 31 October 2018. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Hobie Verhulst eindelijk eerste keeper van AZ: 'Ik wilde niets liever'". VoetbalPrimeur.nl (in Dutch). 28 July 2022. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Kok, Nik (28 July 2022). "Hobie Verhulst leeft eindelijk zijn droom: van ballenjongen tot eerste doelman van AZ". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Jansen sprak meteen met Verhulst: 'Hij weet dat Ryan 'een serieuze snuiter' is'". VoetbalPrimeur.nl (in Dutch). 12 January 2023. Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
External links
edit- Hobie Verhulst at Voetbal International
- Hobie Verhulst at WorldFootball.net