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Robert Wielaert (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɔp ˈʋi.laːrt], born 29 December 1978) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Robert Wielaert | ||
Date of birth | 29 December 1978 | ||
Place of birth | Emmeloord, Netherlands | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1997–1999 | PSV | 7 | (0) |
1999–2001 | Den Bosch | 53 | (2) |
2001–2002 | PSV | 3 | (0) |
2002–2006 | NEC | 145 | (11) |
2006–2009 | Twente | 83 | (3) |
2009–2011 | Ajax | 19 | (1) |
2010–2011 | → Roda JC (loan) | 30 | (1) |
2011–2013 | Roda JC | 47 | (1) |
2013–2015 | Melbourne City[1] | 37 | (1) |
International career | |||
Netherlands B | 2 | ||
Managerial career | |||
2016– | Box Hill United (youth assistant) | ||
2022 | Melbourne Victory U14[2] | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Wielaert was born in Emmeloord, Flevoland and made his debut in professional football with PSV Eindhoven in the 1997–98 season. He also played for FC Den Bosch and NEC before joining FC Twente.[3] During his FC Twente period he was the captain of the team.
During the 2009 January transfer period he went to Ajax for a transfer fee of 3 million. However, he lost his starting position and was sent on loan to Roda JC at the start of the 2010–11 season. He signed for two seasons with Roda in the summer of 2011. After his contract had expired in 2013, Wielaert was released.
In June 2013, Wielaert was signed by Australian club Melbourne Heart in the A-League. The Dutchman had never played outside of the Netherlands and was optimistic about playing in Australia:
Wielaert scored his first goal for his new club and was the opening goal in the Melbourne Derby against Melbourne Victory on 25 October 2014 in front of 43,729 fans. City went on to lose the match 5–2.[5]
On 13 April 2015, Wielaert was released by the club.[6]
Upon retiring, Wielaert commenced his coaching education, and as of 2018 is assistant coach at Box Hill United, whilst studying for his B-License.
Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals |
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PSV | 1997–98 | Eredivisie | 1 | 0 |
1998–99 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | |
1999–2000 | Eredivisie | 6 | 0 | |
Total | 7 | 0 | ||
FC Den Bosch | 1999–2000 | Eredivisie | 20 | 0 |
2000–01 | Eerste Divisie | 33 | 2 | |
Total | 53 | 2 | ||
PSV | 2001–02 | Eredivisie | 3 | 0 |
NEC | 2001–02 | Eredivisie | 25 | 1 |
2002–03 | Eredivisie | 32 | 3 | |
2003–04 | Eredivisie | 32 | 4 | |
2004–05 | Eredivisie | 27 | 2 | |
2005–06 | Eredivisie | 29 | 1 | |
Total | 145 | 11 | ||
FC Twente | 2006–07 | Eredivisie | 34 | 2 |
2007–08 | Eredivisie | 32 | 1 | |
2008–09 | Eredivisie | 17 | 0 | |
Total | 83 | 3 | ||
Ajax | 2008–09 | Eredivisie | 16 | 1 |
2009–10 | Eredivisie | 3 | 0 | |
Total | 19 | 1 | ||
Roda JC | 2010–11 | Eredivisie | 30 | 1 |
Roda JC | 2011–12 | Eredivisie | 27 | 1 |
2012–13 | Eredivisie | 20 | 0 | |
Total | 47 | 2 | ||
Melbourne City[lower-alpha 1] | 2013–14 | A-League | 26 | 0 |
2014–15 | A-League | 11 | 1 | |
Total | 37 | 1 | ||
Career total | 424 | 20 |
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