1. Jetro Willems began his career with amateur side Spartaan '20 from whom he joined Sparta Rotterdam.
20 Facts About Jetro Willems
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Jetro Willems made 16 appearances in the Dutch second division.
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On 31 August 2011, Jetro Willems joined PSV Eindhoven on a three-year contract.
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On 3 April 2012, Jetro Willems' contract was upgraded and extended until 2016.
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On 17 July 2017, Jetro Willems joined Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt to replace Bastian Oczipka, who, in turn joined Schalke 04.
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On 2 August 2019, Jetro Willems joined Newcastle United of the Premier League on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy.
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Jetro Willems was ever-present in the Newcastle side during the first half of the season and made 20 appearances for the Magpies, until he suffered a season ending injury when he tore his ACL in January 2020.
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Jetro Willems left the club when his loan expired on 1 July 2020.
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Jetro Willems left Eintracht Frankfurt after his contract expired at the end of the season.
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Jetro Willems left the club on 1 September 2022, after his contract was terminated.
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On 23 February 2023, Jetro Willems joined Eredivisie club Groningen on a contract until the end of the season.
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On 14 June 2023, Jetro Willems signed a one-year contract with Heracles Almelo, with an option for the second year.
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On 25 July 2024, Jetro Willems signed for Spanish Segunda Division side Castellon, after a trial period.
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In 2011, Jetro Willems won the 2011 UEFA European Under-17 Championship with the Netherlands under-17 team.
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Jetro Willems was still in the Oranje squad for Euro 2012 after Van Marwijk had made a first cut to 27 players on 15 May 2012.
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Jetro Willems made the final cut into the 23-man squad, being given the number 15 shirt.
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Jetro Willems made his first unofficial appearance for the senior national team on 22 May 2012 in a friendly match against Bayern Munich.
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On 26 May 2012, Jetro Willems made his first appearance with the senior Dutch side in a match against Bulgaria.
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At the Euro 2012, Jetro Willems made his first start for the Netherlands, against Denmark, becoming the youngest ever player to play at the Euros and the fourth-youngest player to play for the Netherlands, at 18 years and 71 days of age.
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Jetro Willems featured in all the group stage games, however the Netherlands were eliminated from the tournament after losing all three group stage matches.