SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

JETRO WILLEMS
JETRO WILLEMS
JETRO WILLEMS
Holland flag
Number
#5
Nationality
Holland
Team
HOLLAND (World Cup 94)
Coach
DANNY BLIND
Position
LB (Left Back)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
3 1 1 3 3 3 0 14 0.7 £1.9M

Player profile — Jetro Willems

  • Full name: Jetro Danovich Sexer Willems
  • Date of birth: March 30, 1994
  • Place of birth: Willemstad, Curaçao (citizenship: Netherlands)
  • Nationality: Dutch
  • Position: Left-back / wing-back (can also play left midfield)

Club career (summary)

  • Sparta Rotterdam (youth): Early youth development.
  • Feyenoord (youth): Progressed through the Feyenoord academy.
  • PSV Eindhoven (2011–2017): Broke into the first team as a teenager; became notable for pace and attacking runs from left-back. Won Eredivisie titles with PSV (2014–15, 2015–16).
  • Eintracht Frankfurt (2017–2020): Joined on loan in 2017, then permanently; contributed in Bundesliga and European competition.
  • Newcastle United (loan 2019): Short-term loan spell in the Premier League.
  • Greuther Fürth (2020–2021): Played in Germany.
  • Later clubs: Continued career with clubs in the Netherlands and abroad (including spells at other teams after 2021).

International career

  • Represented the Netherlands at multiple youth levels.
  • Made senior debut for the Netherlands in 2012 at age 18, becoming one of the youngest players to appear for the Dutch national team.
  • Was part of the Netherlands squad for UEFA Euro 2012 (called up) and appeared in subsequent international matches, contributing as an attacking full-back.

Playing style

  • Known for exceptional pace, overlapping runs, and ability to contribute offensively with crosses and dribbles.
  • Good athleticism and stamina, often used as an attacking wing-back in systems that require width from full-backs.
  • Defensive positioning and physical robustness have been areas for development during his career.

Key honors

  • Eredivisie champion with PSV Eindhoven: 2014–15, 2015–16
  • Various domestic cups and youth-level honors during club career

Notable facts

  • Became the youngest player to play for the Netherlands national team when he debuted in 2012 (18 years old).
  • Born in Curaçao but represents the Netherlands internationally.

Note: Club details after 2021 may have changed; for the latest transfer and club information, consult up-to-date sources such as official club websites or major sports databases.