Wout Weghorst
Dutch footballer and Wolfsburg striker
Born
August 7th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional footballer, played as a forward and had significant spells in various European leagues. Started the career at FC Groningen, later transferring to AZ Alkmaar, where performance garnered attention. Moved to VfL Wolfsburg in 2018 and became a key player, helping the team achieve qualification for European competitions. Additionally, contributed to the national team during international competitions, including the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup.
Played for VfL Wolfsburg in Bundesliga
Scored multiple goals in international matches
Helped FC Groningen win the KNVB Cup
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