{{short description|Dutch footballer (born 1996)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Thomas Oude Kotte | image = 250831 FC 서울 vs 안양 (Thomas Oude Kotte).jpg | caption = Oude Kotte in 2025 | fullname = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|03|20|df=y}} | birth_place = Apeldoorn, Netherlands | height = 1.84 m | position = Centre-back | currentclub = FC Anyang | clubnumber = 55 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2008 | youthclubs1 = Groen Wit '62 | youthyears2 = 2008–2016 | youthclubs2 = Vitesse | years1 = 2015–2018 | clubs1 = Jong Vitesse | caps1 = 75 | goals1 = 6 | years2 = 2016–2018 | clubs2 = Vitesse | caps2 = 9 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2018–2021 | clubs3 = Excelsior | caps3 = 63 | goals3 = 2 | years4 = 2021–2022 | clubs4 = Vendsyssel | caps4 = 26 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2022–2024 | clubs5 = Telstar | caps5 = 64 | goals5 = 1 | years6 = 2024–2025 | clubs6 = Roda JC | caps6 = 20 | goals6 = 2 | years7 = 2025– | clubs7 = FC Anyang | caps7 = 37 | goals7 = 3 | club-update = 5 January 2026 }}
'''Thomas Oude Kotte''' (born 20 March 1996) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for K League 1 club FC Anyang.
==Club career== ===Vitesse=== In 2008, Oude Kotte joined Vitesse from local side Groen Wit '62. On 19 April 2016, after impressing at youth level, Oude Kotte made his senior debut against PSV replacing Japanese full-back Kosuke Ota in the 90th minute.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Match PSV vs. Vitesse (2 : 2) |url=https://www.onefootball.com/en-US/match/psv-vs-vitesse-overview-36-431992?period=FullTime&variable=g2 |publisher=OneFootball |date=19 April 2016 |archive-date=13 May 2016 |access-date=28 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513040201/https://www.onefootball.com/en-US/match/psv-vs-vitesse-overview-36-431992?period=FullTime&variable=g2 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 1 May 2016, Oude Kotte was given his first Vitesse start in a 3–1 defeat against Utrecht, in which he featured for the entirety of the fixture along with Julian Lelieveld.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Vitesse vs. Utrecht |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/05/01/netherlands/eredivisie/sbv-vitesse/stichting-fc-utrecht/2039545/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=1 May 2016 |accessdate=7 July 2016 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911121342/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/05/01/netherlands/eredivisie/sbv-vitesse/stichting-fc-utrecht/2039545/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Ahead of the 2016–17 campaign, Oude Kotte was promoted to the Vitesse first-team along with several other academy teammates including Arshak Koryan, Mitchell van Bergen, Zhang Yuning, Jeroen Houwen and Julian Lelieveld.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Vijftal jeugdspelers sluit aan bij A-selectie|trans-title=Five youths in line with A-selection |url=http://www.vitesse.nl/nl/nieuws/detail/5716/vijftal-jeugdspelers-sluit-aan-bij-a-selectie |publisher=SBV Vitesse |date=19 June 2016 |accessdate=7 July 2016 |archive-date=1 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180901044512/https://www.vitesse.nl/nl/nieuws/detail/5716/vijftal-jeugdspelers-sluit-aan-bij-a-selectie |url-status=dead}}</ref> Along with his promotion, Oude Kotte was reassigned the number 22, after holding the number 44 last season. However, following the arrival of Henk Fraser, Oude Kotte was demoted back to the reserve squad and failed to make a senior appearance all season.
Following several substitute appearances, Oude Kotte made his return to the first-team squad, during Vitesse's 1–0 home victory over French side, Nice in their UEFA Europa League group-stage campaign, featuring for the full 90 minutes.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Vitesse vs. Nice |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2017/12/07/europe/uefa-cup/sbv-vitesse/olympique-gymnaste-club-de-nice-cote-dazur/2580402/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=7 December 2017 |accessdate=19 April 2018}}</ref> On 29 March 2018, Oude Kotte was offered a new deal, however, opted to reject it to pursue a career abroad and in turn leave in June 2018.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Thomas Oude Kotte vertrekt: 'Niet geslaagd bij Vitesse' |url=https://www.gelderlander.nl/voetbal-arnhem/thomas-oude-kotte-vertrekt-niet-geslaagd-bij-vitesse~af704ac3/ |publisher=de Gelderlander |date=23 May 2018 |accessdate=23 May 2018 |archive-date=7 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707143900/https://www.gelderlander.nl/voetbal-arnhem/thomas-oude-kotte-vertrekt-niet-geslaagd-bij-vitesse~af704ac3/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Excelsior=== Despite expressing his desire to move abroad, Oude Kotte opted to join fellow Eredivisie side, Excelsior on a three-year deal in June 2018.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Thomas Oude Kotte komende drie jaar in het rood-zwart |url=https://sbvexcelsior.nl/thomas-oude-kotte-komende-drie-jaar-in-het-rood-zwart/ |publisher=SBV Excelsior Official Site |date=25 June 2018 |accessdate=25 June 2018 |archive-date=18 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180818043910/https://sbvexcelsior.nl/thomas-oude-kotte-komende-drie-jaar-in-het-rood-zwart/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Vendsyssel=== On 23 July 2021, Oude Kotte moved to Denmark, where he signed a two-year deal with Danish 1st Division club Vendsyssel FF.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vendsyssel skriver kontrakt med hollænder |url=https://www.vendsysselff.dk/vendsyssel-skriver-kontrakt-med-hollaender/ |website=Vendsyssel FF |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723155000/https://www.vendsysselff.dk/vendsyssel-skriver-kontrakt-med-hollaender/ |archive-date=23 July 2021 |language=da |date=23 July 2021 |url-status=dead}}</ref> He made his debut for the club on 27 July, starting in a 1–1 away draw against Esbjerg fB.<ref>{{cite web |title=Esbjerg fB – Vendsyssel FF 1:1 (1. Division 2021/2022, 1. Round) |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/match-report/ma9231706/lineup/ |website=WorldFootball.net |publisher=HEIM:SPIEL |access-date=23 July 2023}}</ref> On 7 November, he scored his first goal for Vendsyssel, heading home a corner in the 57th minute, in a 4–1 victory against HB Køge.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vendsyssel FF – HB Køge 4:1 (1. Division 2021/2022, 15. Round) |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/match-report/ma9231791/lineup/ |website=WorldFootball.net |publisher=HEIM:SPIEL |access-date=23 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Margren |first1=Sara |title=Vendsyssel ydmygede tandløse HB Køge |url=https://bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/vendsyssel-ydmygede-tandloese-hb-koege |access-date=23 July 2023 |work=bold.dk |date=7 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126080857/https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/vendsyssel-ydmygede-tandloese-hb-koege/ |archive-date=26 January 2022 |language=da}}</ref> A year later, in June 2022, Vendsyssel announced the departure of Oude Kotte.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/VendsysselFF/photos/a.297848137029222/2272086089605407/?type=3 To spillere med kontraktudløb i Vendsyssel FF], facebook.com, 22 June 2022</ref> He scored twice in 27 appearances for the club.<ref name="WF">{{WorldFootball.net|thomas-oude-kotte}}</ref>
===Telstar=== Oude Kotte returned to the Netherlands after one season, signing a one-year contract with Eerste Divisie club Telstar.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lambers |first1=Milo |title=Mike Snoei kan nieuwe aanwinsten inpassen bij Telstar. Al zijn die nog niet fit: Voor die jongens is de voorbereiding vorige week begonnen |url=https://www.noordhollandsdagblad.nl/cnt/dmf20220720_51071734 |access-date=21 July 2022 |work=Noordhollands Dagblad |date=20 July 2022 |language=nl |archive-date=20 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220720230743/https://www.noordhollandsdagblad.nl/cnt/dmf20220720_51071734 |url-status=live }}</ref> He made his competitive debut for the club on 8 August 2022, starting in a 1–1 away draw against Jong Ajax on the first matchday of the season.<ref>{{cite news |title=Jong Ajax deelt de punten met Telstar: Conceição luistert debuut op met goal |url=https://www.voetbalnieuws.nl/nieuws/14235/jong-ajax-deelt-de-punten-met-telstar-concei-o-luistert-debuut-op-met-goal.html |access-date=5 June 2023 |work=Voetbalnieuws.nl |date=8 August 2022 |language=nl-NL |archive-date=5 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605171722/https://www.voetbalnieuws.nl/nieuws/14235/jong-ajax-deelt-de-punten-met-telstar-concei-o-luistert-debuut-op-met-goal.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ajax II vs. Telstar – 8 August 2022 |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2022/08/08/netherlands/eerste-divisie/jong-ajax/stormvogels-telstar-combinatie/3798130/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=11 June 2023 |archive-date=11 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611184832/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2022/08/08/netherlands/eerste-divisie/jong-ajax/stormvogels-telstar-combinatie/3798130/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On 10 January 2023, he scored his first goal for Telstar, a consolation goal in a 3–1 KNVB Cup loss to Twente.<ref>{{cite news |title=Twente naar achtste finales KNVB-beker na soepele zege op Telstar |url=https://nos.nl/artikel/2459398-twente-naar-achtste-finales-knvb-beker-na-soepele-zege-op-telstar |access-date=23 July 2023 |work=NOS |date=10 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206003719/https://nos.nl/artikel/2459398-twente-naar-achtste-finales-knvb-beker-na-soepele-zege-op-telstar |archive-date=6 February 2023 |language=nl}}</ref>
===Roda JC=== On 13 June 2024, Oude Kotte joined Roda JC on a two-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rodajckerkrade.nl/nieuwsbericht/13-06-2024/roda-jc-haalt-thomas-oude-kotte-binnen|trans-title=RODA JC BRINGS IN THOMAS OUDE KOTTE|title=RODA JC HAALT THOMAS OUDE KOTTE BINNEN|language=Dutch|website=www.rodajckerkrade.nl|date=13 June 2024|accessdate=13 June 2024|archive-date=13 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613133739/https://www.rodajckerkrade.nl/nieuwsbericht/13-06-2024/roda-jc-haalt-thomas-oude-kotte-binnen|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his competitive debut for the club on 12 August, starting in the season's opening fixture under manager Bas Sibum, as Roda suffered a heavy 6–1 defeat to Jong AZ.<ref>{{cite news |title=Versterkt Jong AZ boekt recordzege in KKD tegen armlastig Roda JC |url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/versterkt-jong-az-boekt-recordzege-in-kkd-tegen-armlastig-roda-jc |access-date=25 August 2024 |work=Voetbal International |date=12 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816055003/https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/versterkt-jong-az-boekt-recordzege-in-kkd-tegen-armlastig-roda-jc |archive-date=16 August 2024 |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Kleinen |first1=Jelle |title=Afgang voor Roda JC in openingsronde: 6–1 nederlaag tegen Jong AZ |url=https://www.l1nieuws.nl/sport/2720520/afgang-voor-roda-jc-in-openingsronde-6-1-nederlaag-tegen-jong-az |access-date=25 August 2024 |work=L1 Nieuws |date=12 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240814215430/https://www.l1nieuws.nl/sport/2720520/afgang-voor-roda-jc-in-openingsronde-6-1-nederlaag-tegen-jong-az |archive-date=14 August 2024 |language=nl}}</ref> On 22 November, he scored his first goals for the club, netting two penalties in Roda JC's 3–1 away win over Jong Utrecht.<ref>{{cite news |title=Roda JC wint met 3–1 bij Jong FC Utrecht |url=https://www.zo-nws.nl/roda-jc-wint-met-3-1-bij-jong-fc-utrecht |access-date=24 February 2025 |work=ZO-NWS |date=23 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204235933/https://www.zo-nws.nl/roda-jc-wint-met-3-1-bij-jong-fc-utrecht |archive-date=4 December 2024 |language=nl}}</ref> He finished his six-month spell at the club with two goals in 21 competitive appearances.<ref name="RJC1" />
===Anyang=== On 21 January 2025, Oude Kotte signed with recently promoted K League 1 club FC Anyang.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=FC Anyang|url=https://www.fc-anyang.com/news/newsDetail.asp?menu=TNews&seq=981|title=FC안양, 네덜란드 출신 센터백 토마스 영입!|trans-title=FC Anyang signs Dutch center back Thomas!|date=21 January 2025|access-date=21 January 2025|language=ko}}</ref><ref name="RJC1">{{cite web |title=Oude Kotte vertrekt naar FC Anyang |url=https://www.rodajckerkrade.nl/nieuwsbericht/07-01-2025/oude-kotte-vertrekt-naar-fc-anyang |website=Roda JC Kerkrade |access-date=24 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250204093317/https://www.rodajckerkrade.nl/nieuwsbericht/07-01-2025/oude-kotte-vertrekt-naar-fc-anyang |archive-date=4 February 2025 |language=nl |date=7 January 2025}}</ref> He made his competitive debut for the club on 16 February, the first matchday of the season, starting in a 1–0 away win over Ulsan HD.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Paik |first1=Ji-Hwang |title=FC Anyang stuns reigning champions Ulsan HD with 1-0 win in K League 1 debut |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-02-17/sports/football/FC-Anyang-stuns-reigning-champions-Ulsan-HD-with-10-win-in-K-League-1-debut/2243568 |access-date=24 February 2025 |work=Korea JoongAng Daily |date=17 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250217045735/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-02-17/sports/football/FC-Anyang-stuns-reigning-champions-Ulsan-HD-with-10-win-in-K-League-1-debut/2243568 |archive-date=17 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ulsan HD vs. Anyang 0–1: Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2025/02/16/korea-republic/k-league-classic/ulsan-horang-i/anyang/4593855/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=24 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250118000915/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2025/02/16/korea-republic/k-league-classic/ulsan-horang-i/anyang/4593855/ |archive-date=18 January 2025}}</ref>
==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 22 February 2025}}<ref name="WF" />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes KNVB Cup, Danish Cup}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="5"|Jong Vitesse |2014–15 |Beloften Eredivisie |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |2015–16 |Beloften Eredivisie |16||2||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||16||2 |- |2016–17 |Tweede Divisie |33||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||1 |- |2017–18 |Derde Divisie |25||3||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||25||3 |- !colspan="2"|Total !75!!6!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!75!!6 |- |rowspan="4"|Vitesse |2015–16 |Eredivisie |2||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||2||0 |- |2016–17 |Eredivisie |0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||0||0 |- |2017–18 |Eredivisie |7||0||0||0||1{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in UEFA Europa League}}||0||0||0||8||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !9!!0!!0!!0!!1!!0!!0!!0!!10!!0 |- |rowspan="4"|Excelsior |2018–19 |Eredivisie |21||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|name=PO|Appearances in Eredivisie promotion/relegation playoffs}}||0||23||0 |- |2019–20 |Eerste Divisie |21||0||2||2||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||2 |- |2021–22 |Eerste Divisie |21||2||2||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||23||3 |- !colspan="2"|Total !63!!2!!4!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!2!!0!!69!!5 |- |Vendsyssel |2021–22 |1st Division |26||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||27||2 |- |rowspan="3"|Telstar |2022–23 |Eerste Divisie |33||0||1||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||34||1 |- |2023–24 |Eerste Divisie |31||1||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||31||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total !64!!1!!1!!1!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!65!!2 |- |Roda JC |2024–25 |Eerste Divisie |20||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||21||2 |- |rowspan="1"|FC Anyang |2025 |K League 1 |2||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||2||0 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !259!!13!!7!!4!!1!!0!!2!!0!!269!!17 |} {{notelist}}
==Honours== '''Jong Vitesse''' * Derde Divisie – Sunday: 2017–18<ref>{{cite news |last1=Radstaat |first1=Edwin |title=Jong Vitesse kampioen na ruime zege op Blauw Geel'38, UNA te sterk voor Westlandia |url=https://www.voetbal247.nl/jong-vitesse-kampioen-na-ruime-zege-op-blauw-geel38-una-te-sterk-voor-westlandia/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523184302/https://www.voetbal247.nl/jong-vitesse-kampioen-na-ruime-zege-op-blauw-geel38-una-te-sterk-voor-westlandia/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=23 May 2022 |work=Voetbal247.nl |date=20 May 2018 |language=nl}}</ref>
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{WorldFootball.net|thomas-oude-kotte}} * {{Soccerway|thomas-oude-kotte/442034}}
{{FC Anyang squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Oude Kotte, Thomas}} Category:1996 births Category:Living people Category:Footballers from Apeldoorn Category:Men's association football defenders Category:Dutch men's footballers Category:Dutch expatriate men's footballers Category:Eredivisie players Category:Eerste Divisie players Category:Tweede Divisie players Category:Danish 1st Division players Category:K League 1 players Category:SBV Vitesse players Category:Excelsior Rotterdam players Category:Vendsyssel FF players Category:SC Telstar players Category:Roda JC Kerkrade players Category:FC Anyang players Category:Dutch expatriate sportspeople in Denmark Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Denmark Category:Dutch expatriate sportspeople in South Korea Category:Expatriate men's footballers in South Korea Category:21st-century Dutch sportsmen