Hidde ter Avest

Dutch footballer (born 1997)

Hidde ter Avest
Ter Avest in 2018
Personal information
Full name Hidde Willem ter Avest[1]
Date of birth (1997-05-20) 20 May 1997 (age 26)
Place of birth Wierden, Netherlands
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Right-back
Team information
Current team
 Utrecht
Number 5
Youth career
SVZW Wierden
2008–2015 Twente
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2015 Jong Twente 2 (1)
2015–2018 Twente 92 (2)
2018–2021 Udinese 39 (0)
2021– Utrecht 87 (3)
International career
2012 Netherlands U15 2 (0)
2013 Netherlands U16 5 (0)
2013–2014 Netherlands U17[2] 8 (0)
2014 Netherlands U18 3 (1)
2014–2016 Netherlands U19[3] 13 (0)
2016–2017 Netherlands U20[4] 6 (0)
2017 Netherlands U21[5] 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:45, 25 April 2024 (UTC)

Hidde Willem ter Avest (born 20 May 1997) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Eredivisie club Utrecht.[1]

Club career

Twente

Ter Avest began his football journey at SVZW Wierden before joining the Twente academy at age eleven. His leadership skills shone as he captained various youth teams. In 2013, he signed a three-year development contract with Twente.[6]

His debut for the reserve team Jong FC Twente came on 22 August 2014, against Almere City in the second-tier Eerste Divisie, securing a starting position.[7] Later that year, on 17 December, he made his first-team debut, replacing Orlando Engelaar in a cup match against De Graafschap. He officially joined Twente's squad in February 2015, marking his Eredivisie debut as a starter against Excelsior on 7 February, despite a 3–1 loss.[8]

Becoming a regular starter from the 2015–16 season onward, Ter Avest even took on the captain's role on occasions during the 2017–18 season in the absence of Stefan Thesker and Danny Holla.[9] Unfortunately, during a match against Utrecht on 25 February 2018, he sustained a fractured ankle, ending his season prematurely.[10] This injury was compounded by the team's relegation to the Eerste Divisie at the end of that season after finishing bottom of the Eredivisie.[11]

Udinese

On 15 June 2018, Ter Avest inked a four-year deal with Serie A club Udinese.[12] He made his debut for the club on 20 October 2018 during the match against Genoa, where he replaced Valon Behrami in the 63rd minute of a 2–2 draw.

After seeing reduced playing time with Udinese, he was allowed to leave on a free transfer in January 2021.[13] At that point, he had made 42 total appearances for the club.[1]

Utrecht

On 13 January 2021, Ter Avest signed a contract with Eredivisie club Utrecht until 2024, with technical director Jordy Zuidam stating: "Hidde is a player with a strong competitive mindset, great endurance, and a forward-driving ambition...With his playing style, Hidde fits perfectly with the club. We're delighted to have him on board at FC Utrecht."[14] On 16 January, he made his debut for Utrecht against Heracles Almelo, starting in a 2–0 win.[15][16] He quickly established himself as a regular starter in the team. On 30 January, he scored his first goal for the club, equalising late in a 3–3 draw against PEC Zwolle.[17] Then, on 19 February, Ter Avest contributing both a goal and an assist in a commanding 6–0 victory over Willem II.[18] Throughout his first full season with Utrecht, Ter Avest was a key player, featuring in 30 matches across all competitions.[1]

In the 2022–23 season, Ter Avest lost his starting spot to Sean Klaiber who had returned to the club from Ajax.[19] After Klaiber's move to Brøndby on 1 September 2023, Ter Avest reclaimed his position as starting right-back in the team.[20] However, in March 2024, it was announced that his expiring contract with Utrecht would not be renewed.[21]

International career

Ter Avest was a member of the Netherlands U17 national team beaten on penalties by England in the final of the 2014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.

Style of play

A formidable right-back known for his strong personality, Ter Avest possesses a solid individual technique and remarkable speed. Exceptionally adept in defense, he excels in advancing play and executing precise man-marking. His prowess in aerial duels also allows versatility, enabling him to perform effectively as a centre-back.[22][23][24]

Career statistics

As of match played 14 April 2024[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Jong Twente 2014–15 Eerste Divisie 2 1 — — — 2 1
Twente 2014–15 Eredivisie 10 0 2 0 — — 12 0
2015–16 Eredivisie 29 1 1 1 — — 30 2
2016–17 Eredivisie 31 1 1 0 — — 32 1
2017–18 Eredivisie 22 0 4 0 — — 26 0
Total 92 2 8 1 — — 100 3
Udinese 2018–19 Serie A 13 0 1 0 — — 14 0
2019–20 Serie A 20 0 2 0 — — 22 0
2020–21 Serie A 6 0 0 0 — — 6 0
Total 39 0 3 0 — — 42 0
Utrecht 2020–21 Eredivisie 18 2 — — 2[b] 0 30 2
2021–22 Eredivisie 26 1 2 0 — 2[b] 0 30 1
2022–23 Eredivisie 20 0 4 0 — 1[b] 0 25 0
2023–24 Eredivisie 23 0 2 0 — — 25 0
Total 87 3 8 0 — 5 0 100 3
Career total 220 10 19 1 — 5 0 244 11
  1. ^ Includes KNVB Cup, Coppa Italia
  2. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in Eredivisie European play-offs

Honours

Netherlands U17

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "H. ter Avest: Profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Hidde ter Avest". OnsOranje (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Hidde ter Avest". OnsOranje (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 March 2019.
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  5. ^ "Hidde ter Avest". OnsOranje (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  6. ^ "Hidde ter Avest tekent opleidingscontract". FC Twente (in Dutch). 4 June 2013. Archived from the original on 17 August 2013.
  7. ^ "Almere City FC vs. Jong FC Twente 0–1: Summary". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  8. ^ "Hidde ter Avest verlengt contract". FC Twente (in Dutch). 7 May 2015. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015.
  9. ^ "19-jarige FC Twente-aanvoerder kritisch: Het ebde helemaal weg". Tubantia (in Dutch). 9 April 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  10. ^ "Wellicht einde seizoen voor Ter Avest". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). 25 February 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  11. ^ "FC Twente degradeert na 34 jaar uit eredivisie". NOS (in Dutch). 29 April 2018. Archived from the original on 19 March 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  12. ^ "BENVENUTO HIDDE". Udinese (Press release) (in Italian). 15 June 2018. Archived from the original on 15 June 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  13. ^ "Ter Avest ceduto all'Utrecht". Udinese (in Italian). 13 January 2021. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  14. ^ "Versterking: Hidde ter Avest naar FC Utrecht". FC Utrecht (Press release) (in Dutch). 13 January 2021. Archived from the original on 13 January 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  15. ^ "LIVE-discussie: Ter Avest krijgt meteen een basisplaats bij FC Utrecht". VoetbalPrimeur.nl (in Dutch). 16 January 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  16. ^ "Utrecht wint tegen kleurloos Heracles weer eens in eigen huis". NOS (in Dutch). 16 January 2021. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  17. ^ "Ter Avest kopt Utrecht pas in slotminuut naast PEC". NOS (in Dutch). 30 January 2021. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  18. ^ "Dramatisch Willem II krijgt gigantisch pak slaag in eigen huis, FC Utrecht met 6–0 te sterk". Omroep Brabant (in Dutch). 19 February 2021. Archived from the original on 20 February 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  19. ^ Himmelbauer, Imre (28 February 2023). "Waarom een van de beste backs van de Eredivisie geen kans krijgt". Footballtransfers (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  20. ^ "Hidde ter Avest wil basisplek behouden: "Het ging wel lekker, ja"". UtrechtFans (in Dutch). 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  21. ^ "Ervaren FC Utrecht-back staat voor vertrek na aantrekken Horemans". VoetbalPrimeur.nl (in Dutch). 28 March 2024. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  22. ^ Palma, Massimiliano (18 August 2016). "Hidde ter Avest: 1997 – Olanda". Generazione di Talenti (in Italian). Archived from the original on 27 May 2018.
  23. ^ Delpanno, Alessandro (3 November 2017). "I migliori giovani talenti del calcio mondiale: Hidde ter Avest". Spaziocalcio (in Italian). Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  24. ^ Bell, Michael (3 August 2016). "Top 50 Eredivisie U21 stars to watch: Hidde Ter Avest". Football Oranje. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
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