Thomas Poll (born 28 August 2001) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for as a left-back for Eerste Divisie club Cambuur.[2]

Thomas Poll
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-08-28) 28 August 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Amsterdam, Netherlands[1]
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
Cambuur
Number 5
Youth career
2013–2014 VV Eenrum
2014–2016 VV Winsum
2016–2020 Groningen
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Jong Groningen[a] 2 (0)
2020–2021 Groningen 6 (0)
2021Dordrecht (loan) 18 (0)
2021–2024 Almere City 55 (2)
2023–2024Cambuur (loan) 25 (0)
2024– Cambuur 10 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:47, 26 October 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Groningen

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Born in Amsterdam, Poll moved with his family to Wehe-den Hoorn, Province of Groningen when he was 8 years old.[1] He initially joined VV Eenrum and moved to VV Winsum only one year later. At the age of 14, Poll was admitted to the FC Groningen youth academy, and progressed through the youth teams.[1]

He made his professional debut on 28 February 2020 as a starter in the Eredivisie match against Willem II. Groningen lost 1–3.[3]

On 9 October 2020, Poll signed a new contract with Groningen until 2022.[1] Three months later, he was sent on loan to Dordrecht for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.[4] He made 18 appearances during his loan, making two assists.[2]

Almere City

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On 31 August 2021, Poll signed a three-year contract with Eerste Divisie club Almere City.[5] He made his debut on 10 September, coming on as a half-time substitute for Thibaut Lesquoy in a 1–1 draw against Telstar.[6]

Poll scored his first goal on senior level against Jong AZ in stoppage time after coming on as a substitute for Lance Duijvestijn on 22 August 2022.[7] On 30 September, he scored the late 2–1 winner in a league game against Roda JC Kerkrade.[8]

Cambuur

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On 1 September 2023, Poll signed a two-year contract with Cambuur. The first year of the contract was a loan, followed by a permanent transfer for the 2024–25 season.[9]

Personal life

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He is of Indonesian descent through his grandfather,[10] who is from Bogor, West Java.[11]

Career statistics

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As of match played 26 October 2024[2]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Jong Groningen 2018–19 Derde Divisie 2 0 2 0
Groningen 2019–20 Eredivisie 2 0 0 0 2 0
2020–21 Eredivisie 4 0 0 0 4 0
Total 6 0 0 0 6 0
Dordrecht (loan) 2020–21 Eerste Divisie 18 0 0 0 18 0
Almere City 2021–22 Eerste Divisie 30 0 1 0 31 0
2022–23 Eerste Divisie 25 2 2 1 4[b] 0 31 3
Total 55 2 3 1 4 0 62 3
Cambuur (loan) 2023–24 Eerste Divisie 25 0 4 0 29 0
Cambuur 2024–25 Eerste Divisie 10 1 0 0 10 1
Total 35 1 4 0 39 1
Career total 116 3 7 1 4 0 127 4
  1. ^ Jong FC Groningen was the reserve team of FC Groningen from 2002 to 2019.
  2. ^ Appearances in Eredivisie promotion/relegation playoffs

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "FC Groningen bindt talent Thomas Poll". FC Groningen (in Dutch). 9 October 2020. Archived from the original on 8 December 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Thomas Poll at Soccerway
  3. ^ "Willem II vs. Groningen - 28 February 2020". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Thomas Poll maakt seizoen af bij FC Dordrecht". fcgroningen.nl (in Dutch). 19 January 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Almere City neemt verdediger Poll over van FC Groningen". Omroep Flevoland (in Dutch). 31 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Telstar vs. Almere City - 10 September 2021". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Jong AZ wint van Almere". Noordhollands Dagblad (in Dutch). 22 August 2022. Archived from the original on 25 November 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  8. ^ "Almere City FC ondermijnt Roda JC opnieuw". Almere City FC (in Dutch). 30 September 2022. Archived from the original on 30 September 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  9. ^ "TRANSFER: THOMAS POLL NIEUWE LINKSBACK VAN SC CAMBUUR" [TRANSFER: THOMAS POLL NEW LEFT BACK OF SC CAMBUUR] (in Dutch). Cambuur. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  10. ^ "Darah Keturunan dari Sang Kakek, Thomas Poll Terbuka untuk Perkuat Timnas Indonesia". fajar.co.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  11. ^ "Thomas Poll, Bek Asal Belanda Keturunan Bogor Yang Siap Perkuat Timnas Indonesia". radarnganjuk.jawapos.com (in Indonesian). 22 October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
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