Mike te Wierik


Mike te Wierik is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre back for English club Derby County.

Club career

Te Wierik started his career with Heracles Almelo. He scored his first professional goal in a memorable 3–3 draw with Ajax on 20 October 2012.
He moved to FC Groningen in 2017, signing a three-year deal. In 2018, he became the captain at the Euroborg.
On 6 February 2020 it was announced that te Wierik had signed a pre-contract agreement to join Derby County in the summer of 2020 when his contract with FC Groningen expires. Te Wierik agreed a three-year deal which will run until the summer of 2023. Upon signing with the club, Derby County boss Phillip Cocu desrcibed him as "a good defender and a leader, which is demonstrated by the fact he is FC Groningen’s captain, and he will be a very good signing for us.”

International career

Te Wierik represented the Netherlands at the U21 level.

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