How old is Wout Weghorst?

• Wout Weghorst is a professional footballer who plays for Manchester United on loan from Burnley.
• The footballer is currently 30 years old and will turn 31 in April. 
• Weghorst is set to make 120,000 pounds per week at Manchester United.

Wout Weghorst biography tells you facts about his childhood story, career and personal life. Here, you’ll get to know Weghorst’s age.

Wout Weghorst is a professional footballer who plays for Manchester United on loan from EFL Championship team Burnley.

He also represents the Netherlands national team. He played at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and scored two goals in the quarter-final clash against Argentina.

Wout Weghorst. Photo/ Manchester Evening News.

The Dutch forward is 6 ft 6 in tall and mostly plays as a striker. He is often used as a target man due to his dominance in the air and ability to hold play.

A renowned goal poacher, Wout Weghorst possesses good finishing in the penalty area. His style of play has been compared to that of Inter Milan striker Edin Dzeko.

Despite his amazing attributes as a football player, very few fans have read an in-depth version of Wout Weghorst biography.

Wout Weghorst Biography 

Full Name                                           Wout Francois Maria Weghorst

Date of Birth                                      August 7, 1992

Age                                                       30

Place of Birth                                     Borne, Netherlands

Height                                                 6 ft 6 in (1.97 m)

Occupation                                         Footballer

Marital Status                                   Unmarried

Early Life 

Wout Weghorst biography states that he was born in Borne, Netherlands, on April 7, 1992. The footballer is currently 30 years and will turn 31 in April.

Weghorst was born into a rich family that built its wealth through oil and gas. He was the only member of his family who saw a possibility of a future pursuing a football career.

According to Life Blogger, Wout Weghorst was initially not a good footballer, and it took his mum’s connection to get him to higher places.

He began his football career at local clubs RKSV NEO and DETO Twenterand. In 2011, he joined Eredivisie club Willem II, where despite having the opportunity to make it through to the first team, he never made it.

Career

Wout Weghorst signed his senior contract with Eerste Divisie club Emmem in 2012 after leaving Willem II.

He made his debut in a 1-1 draw with Dordrecht on August 10, 2012. He scored his first goal for the club one month later in a 2-1 win over Veendam.

In his debut season, Wout Weghorst scored eight goals in 28 appearances. He joined Eredivisie club Heracles Almelo on a free transfer at the end of the season.

The Dutch made his Eredivisie debut in August during a 3-0 loss to AZ. He spent two years with Heracles Almelo, after which he signed a four-year deal with AZ.

Wout Weghorst scored his first European goal in a Europa League group match, which his team won 1-0. He was soon appointed the vice-captain of his team.

The talented striker began the 2017-18 season on a high note, scoring seven goals in 13 matches. He continued with his good form, managing 20 goals in 29 appearances. Afterwards, he earned his first call to the Netherlands national team.

In June 2018, Wout Weghorst joined Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg on a four-year deal. He scored his first hat trick for the club in March 2019 during a 5-2 league victory over Fortuna Dusseldorf.

Wout Weghorst biography. Photo/ Sky Sports.

Weghorst was Bundesliga’s joint-third top scorer with 17 goals at the end of the 2018-19 season. He continued with his impressive performance the following season, scoring 16 league goals.

Burnley signed the lethal striker from Wolfsburg in January 2022 for 12 million euros. He ended up scoring two goals for the English team, which was relegated at the end of the season.

Wout Weghorst then secured a loan move to Besiktas in the summer of 2022. His loan with the Turkish club ended abruptly in January 2023 as Manchester United signed him. He joined the Red Devils on loan until the end of the season.

Personal Life 

Wout Weghorst biography would be incomplete without talking about his personal life. The Manchester United striker is dating Nikki van Esch.

According to reports, the two have been together for several years. They currently have three children.

FAQs

Who is Wout Weghorst? 

Wout Weghorst is a professional footballer who plays for Manchester United on loan from Burnley.

What is Wout Weghorst’s net worth? 

Weghorst has a net worth of 6.5 million Euros, according to Wtfoot.com.

How much is Weghorst’s salary? 

Weghorst is set to make 120,000 pounds per week at Manchester United.

Is Wout Weghorst married? 

Weghorst has been dating Nikki van Esch for several years.

How tall is Wout Weghorst? 

6 ft 6 in.