{{short description|Dutch footballer (born 2003)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}} {{family name hatnote|van de Loo|Loo|lang=Dutch}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Tim van de Loo | image = | caption = | fullname = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|2|22|df=y}} | birth_place = Nieuw-Vennep, Netherlands | height = 1.71 m<ref name="SW" /> | position = Defensive midfielder | currentclub = RKC Waalwijk | clubnumber = 22 | youthyears1 = 2019–2021 | youthclubs1 = Alphense Boys | youthyears2 = 2021–2023 | youthclubs2 = Telstar | years1 = 2023–2024 | clubs1 = Telstar | caps1 = 35 | goals1 = 1 | years2 = 2024– | clubs2 = RKC Waalwijk | caps2 = 27 | goals2 = 2 | club-update = 11 June 2025 }} '''Tim van de Loo''' (born 22 February 2003) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for {{Dutch football updater|RKCWaalwi}} club RKC Waalwijk.
==Career== ===Telstar=== Van de Loo was born on 22 March 2003 in Nieuw-Vennep, North Holland, and played youth football for Alphense Boys. During his time in the under-18s, he was coached by former professional footballer Julian Jenner.<ref>{{cite web |title=Woensdagnieuwtjes |url=https://www.alphenseboys.nl/2021/04/13/woensdagnieuwtjes-232/ |website=Alphense Boys |access-date=25 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514170625/https://www.alphenseboys.nl/2021/04/13/woensdagnieuwtjes-232/ |archive-date=14 May 2021 |language=nl |date=13 April 2021}}</ref>
In 2021, Van de Loo joined Telstar's youth academy.<ref name="NHD1">{{cite news |last1=Janse |first1=Monique |title=Eerste profcontract voor Tim van de Loo (20). Middenvelder tekent voor 2,5 jaar bij Telstar |url=https://www.noordhollandsdagblad.nl/cnt/dmf20231128_60886416 |access-date=25 December 2023 |work=Noordhollands Dagblad |date=28 November 2023 |language=nl |archive-date=4 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204092224/https://www.noordhollandsdagblad.nl/cnt/dmf20231128_60886416 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 14 August 2023, he made his professional debut, replacing Zakaria Eddahchouri in the 76th minute of a 1–0 loss to Jong PSV in the Eerste Divisie.<ref>{{cite web |title=PSV II vs. Telstar 1–0: Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/08/14/netherlands/eerste-divisie/jong-psv/stormvogels-telstar-combinatie/4097220/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=25 December 2023 |archive-date=25 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231125154653/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/08/14/netherlands/eerste-divisie/jong-psv/stormvogels-telstar-combinatie/4097220/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Van de Loo quickly became a regular starter in head coach Mike Snoei's squad.<ref>{{cite news |title=Eindelijk weer exponent van de eigen jeugd. Talent Tim van de Loo (20) speelt zich in de basis bij Telstar |url=https://www.noordhollandsdagblad.nl/cnt/dmf20231102_64746764 |access-date=25 December 2023 |work=Noordhollands Dagblad |date=2 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106111754/https://www.noordhollandsdagblad.nl/cnt/dmf20231102_64746764 |archive-date=6 November 2023 |language=nl}}</ref> His first assist came on 29 September, contributing to a 3–2 win against Jong Ajax by setting up Danzell Gravenberch's goal for a 2–1 lead.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Brandhorst |first1=Stephan |title=Uitzinnige vreugde bij Telstar, dat na extreem late winnende goal van laatste plaats af is |url=https://www.nhnieuws.nl/nieuws/325456/uitzinnige-vreugde-bij-telstar-dat-na-extreem-late-winnende-goal-van-laatste-plaats-af-is |access-date=25 December 2023 |work=NH Nieuws |date=29 September 2023 |language=nl |archive-date=8 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008011902/https://www.nhnieuws.nl/nieuws/325456/uitzinnige-vreugde-bij-telstar-dat-na-extreem-late-winnende-goal-van-laatste-plaats-af-is |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Telstar vs. Ajax II 3–2: Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/09/29/netherlands/eerste-divisie/stormvogels-telstar-combinatie/jong-ajax/4097287/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=25 December 2023 |archive-date=14 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014012301/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/09/29/netherlands/eerste-divisie/stormvogels-telstar-combinatie/jong-ajax/4097287/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Later, on 28 November 2023, he inked his inaugural professional contract with Telstar, committing to the club until 2026.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tim van de Loo tekent eerste profcontract |url=https://sctelstar.nl/nieuws/tim-van-de-loo-tekent-eerste-profcontract |website=SC Telstar |access-date=25 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128233709/https://sctelstar.nl/nieuws/tim-van-de-loo-tekent-eerste-profcontract |archive-date=28 November 2023 |language=nl |date=28 November 2023}}</ref><ref name="NHD1" /> Van de Loo then scored his first professional goal on 26 February 2024, contributing to a 3–0 away victory against Jong Ajax.<ref>{{cite news |title=Telstar walst over Jong Ajax en wint met 0-3 op De Toekomst |url=https://beverwijk.nieuws.nl/lokaal/20240227/telstar-walst-over-jong-ajax-en-wint-met-0-3-op-de-toekomst/ |access-date=17 March 2024 |work=Beverwijk Nieuws |date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240317125907/https://beverwijk.nieuws.nl/lokaal/20240227/telstar-walst-over-jong-ajax-en-wint-met-0-3-op-de-toekomst/ |archive-date=17 March 2024 |language=nl}}</ref>
===RKC Waalwijk=== On 17 June 2024, Eredivisie club RKC Waalwijk announced that Van de Loo had signed a four-year contract with the club.<ref name="RKC1">{{cite web |title=RKC Waalwijk versterkt zich tot medio 2028 met talentvolle middenvelder Tim van de Loo |url=https://www.rkcwaalwijk.nl/rkc-waalwijk-versterkt-zich-tot-medio-2028-met-talentvolle-middenvelder-tim-van-de-loo |website=RKC Waalwijk |access-date=23 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240617231842/https://www.rkcwaalwijk.nl/rkc-waalwijk-versterkt-zich-tot-medio-2028-met-talentvolle-middenvelder-tim-van-de-loo |archive-date=17 June 2024 |language=nl |date=17 June 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Brinkman |first1=Erik-Jan |title=Telstar verkoopt Tim van de Loo aan eredivisionist RKC Waalwijk |url=https://www.nhnieuws.nl/nieuws/337315/telstar-verkoopt-tim-van-de-loo-aan-eredivisionist-rkc-waalwijk |access-date=23 June 2024 |work=NH Nieuws |date=17 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240618211209/https://www.nhnieuws.nl/nieuws/337315/telstar-verkoopt-tim-van-de-loo-aan-eredivisionist-rkc-waalwijk |archive-date=18 June 2024 |language=nl}}</ref> Following the announcement, he expressed his content with the move, stating, "I see a lot of room for my personal and professional development, and I have a lot of confidence that I can realise my potential at RKC Waalwijk."<ref name="RKC1" />
Van de Loo made his competitive debut for the club on 30 August 2024, replacing Reuven Niemeijer in the 74th minute of a 3–0 home loss to AZ.<ref>{{cite news |title=Van Bommel schiet AZ simpel langs RKC, negatieve hoofdrol teruggekeerde Kramer |url=https://nos.nl/artikel/2535202-van-bommel-schiet-az-simpel-langs-rkc-negatieve-hoofdrol-teruggekeerde-kramer |access-date=27 February 2026 |work=NOS |date=30 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006123958/https://nos.nl/artikel/2535202-van-bommel-schiet-az-simpel-langs-rkc-negatieve-hoofdrol-teruggekeerde-kramer |archive-date=6 October 2024 |language=nl |trans-title=Van Bommel fires AZ comfortably past RKC, negative starring role for returning Kramer}}</ref> On 29 September, he made his first start for RKC, playing in attacking midfield in a 2–0 home loss to Ajax.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Voskamp |first1=Leon |title=Tim van de Loo heeft déjà vu bij slechte reeks RKC: 'Ommekeer is mogelijk' |url=https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/4561885/tim-van-de-loo-heeft-deja-vu-bij-slechte-reeks-rkc-ommekeer-is-mogelijk |access-date=27 February 2026 |work=Omroep Brabant |date=1 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250518222748/https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/4561885/tim-van-de-loo-heeft-deja-vu-bij-slechte-reeks-rkc-ommekeer-is-mogelijk |archive-date=18 May 2025 |language=nl |trans-title=Tim van de Loo has déjà vu during RKC's poor run: "A turnaround is possible"}}</ref> He scored his first goal for the club on 26 January 2025, contributing to a 2–0 home victory over Willem II.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Elst |first1=Maarten |title=RKC slaakt kreet van opluchting na derbyzege op Willem II: 'Ook ik heb me zeker wanhopig gevoeld' |url=https://www.ad.nl/waalwijk/rkc-slaakt-kreet-van-opluchting-na-derbyzege-op-willem-ii-ook-ik-heb-me-zeker-wanhopig-gevoeld~a575e69a/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=27 February 2026 |work=Algemeen Dagblad |date=26 January 2025 |language=nl |trans-title=RKC breathes sigh of relief after derby win over Willem II: "I too have certainly felt desperate"}}</ref> Van de Loo finished the season with two goals in 29 appearances across all competitions, as RKC were relegated to the Eerste Divisie.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hermus |first1=Bob |title=Waar ging het mis voor RKC in seizoen vol rode kaarten en gemiste kansen? |url=https://www.bd.nl/rkc-waalwijk/waar-ging-het-mis-voor-rkc-in-seizoen-vol-rode-kaarten-en-gemiste-kansen~a4f23f9a/ |access-date=12 June 2025 |work=Brabants Dagblad |date=20 May 2025 |language=nl |trans-title=Where it went wrong for RKC in a season of red cards and missed chances}}</ref> In the club's final league match of the campaign—a 5–3 win over Go Ahead Eagles in which he scored—he sustained a serious knee injury that ruled him out for an extended period.<ref>{{cite news |title=RKC is begeerde uitblinker lang kwijt door zware knieblessure |url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/rkc-is-begeerde-uitblinker-lang-kwijt-door-zware-knieblessure |access-date=27 February 2026 |work=Voetbal International |date=6 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250714000743/https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/rkc-is-begeerde-uitblinker-lang-kwijt-door-zware-knieblessure |archive-date=14 July 2025 |language=nl-NL |trans-title=RKC lose highly sought-after standout for a long time due to serious knee injury}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Hermus |first1=Bob |title=Bevestiging: RKC-middenvelder Tim van de Loo maanden aan de kant met knieblessure |url=https://www.bd.nl/rkc-waalwijk/bevestiging-rkc-middenvelder-tim-van-de-loo-maanden-aan-de-kant-met-knieblessure~a01d5949/ |access-date=27 February 2026 |work=Brabants Dagblad |date=11 June 2025 |language=nl |trans-title=Confirmation: RKC midfielder Tim van de Loo sidelined for months with knee injury}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
{{updated|match played 18 May 2025}}<ref name="SW">{{Soccerway|tim-van-de-loo/813111}}</ref>
{|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"|KNVB Cup !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |Telstar |2023–24 |Eerste Divisie |35||1||1||0||colspan="2"|—||36||1 |- |rowspan="3"|RKC Waalwijk |2024–25 |Eredivisie |27||1||2||0||colspan="2"|—||29||1 |- |2025–26 |Eerste Divisie |0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !27!!1!!2!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!29!!1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !62!!2!!3!!0!!0!!0!!65!!2 |}
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==External links== * {{Soccerway|tim-van-de-loo/813111}}
{{RKC Waalwijk squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Loo, Tim van de}} Category:2003 births Category:Living people Category:Footballers from Haarlemmermeer Category:Dutch men's footballers Category:Men's association football midfielders Category:Alphense Boys players Category:SC Telstar players Category:RKC Waalwijk players Category:Eerste Divisie players Category:Eredivisie players Category:21st-century Dutch sportsmen