1. Thomas Anton Rudolph Lam was born on 18 December 1993 and is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Cypriot First Division club Apollon Limassol.
17 Facts About Thomas Lam
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Thomas Lam began his senior club career playing for AZ Alkmaar, before signing with PEC Zwolle at age 20 in 2014.
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Thomas Lam, born and grew up in the Netherlands to a Finnish mother and a Dutch father, started his youth career at AFC before moving to AZ Alkmaar in 2005, where he progressed through the academy and started his senior career at AZ Alkmaar in 2011, where he signed his first professional contract.
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Thomas Lam went on to make six appearances in Eredivisie during his three years spell there.
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On 24 July 2014, it was announced that Thomas Lam had signed a contract with PEC Zwolle, signing a long-term contract.
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However, towards the end of the season, Thomas Lam soon lost his first team place following the sacking of Philippe Montanier.
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On 13 June 2023, Thomas Lam announced his departure from Melbourne City.
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Thomas Lam wanted to play closer to his family in The Netherlands, because he and his partner are expecting a second child.
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On 25 July 2023, Thomas Lam signed a contract with PEC Zwolle until 2025.
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On 15 August 2024, Thomas Lam signed a two-year deal with Apollon Limassol in Cypriot First Division.
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Thomas Lam has represented Finland in various junior national teams, starting off with Finland U17 and Finland U18 and Finland U19.
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Thomas Lam soon got his first appearance in a UEFA Euro qualification match on 7 September 2015 when he played 84 minutes in a match against Faroe Islands.
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Since making his senior debut, Thomas Lam became a first team regular at the national team.
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Thomas Lam made his first appearance in FIFA World Cup qualifications in a match against Croatia on Tampere Stadium on 9 October 2016 when he replaced Alexander Ring on 67th minute.
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Thomas Lam was called up for the UEFA Euro 2020 pre-tournament friendly match against Sweden on 29 May 2021.
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Thomas Lam was a member of the Finnish squad at the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament but remained as an unused substitute.
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Thomas Lam was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to a Dutch father and a Finnish mother, through whom he gained Finnish citizenship.