Weghorst is known as the target man due to his stature. Here are some details about his personal life.
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Wout Weghorst has been in the news recently due to the recent transfer rumours to Manchester United. The 30 year old is currently a Burnley player on loan to Besiktas. He’s currently inform and has scored 8 goals in 16 appearances for them. The Dutchman started his professional career with Emmen and has played for Heracles Almelo, AZ, Wolfsburg, Burnley and finally Besiktas.
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Weghorst has only appeared once for the U21 team of Netherlands. He earned his first full international cap in 2018 and made his debut against England in a friendly at Amsterdam Arena. Weghorst played in the EUROS 2020 and scored in the opening game against Ukraine. He was also picked for 2022 FIFA World Cup and is well known for scoring two goals against Argentina in the quarter finals of the tournament.
Weghorst plays the “target man” role as a striker due to his aerial dominance and ability to hold up the play, being well over six feet tall also helps. He is known as a goal poacher but regularly drops deep to help build-up the play. In the 2021-22 Premier League season, Weghorst averaged more presses per 90 minutes than any other player. He gets most of his goals inside the penalty area and stands out for his finishing prowess.
Weghorst is dating Nikki van Esch who is also from Netherlands. The couple have been together for several years but the exact year is not known.
Yes, Weghorst and Nikki are blessed with three kids, Juul, their first daughter, was born in 2018. Two years later, their second daughter Lucie Mary Jo was born. In 2022, the couple were blessed with their third daughter, Suze Mary.
Nikki van Esch was born in Netherlands on February 5, 1991. She is quite active on social media and has over 8500 followers on her Instagram handle. Very little is known about her professional career but she may be working in the fashion industry.
