Learn more about the Netherlands international
- A bit more information on new boy Terence Kongolo
- Terence came through the same Academy as Rajiv van La Parra
- Watch Terence's best bits on #HTTV
Despite only being 23, Huddersfield Town’s first signing of 2018 Terence Kongolo has made over 100 league appearances and played in a World Cup; find out more about his career below!
Terence was born on 14 February 1994 in Switzerland, but moved to the Netherlands at the age of four.
Like his new teammate Rajiv van La Parra, Kongolo came through the Feyenoord Academy. He turned professional with the Club, signing his first contract in June 2010.
He represented the Netherlands from an early age and was part of the country’s Under-17 side that won the 2011 European Championships, scoring in the 5-2 final win over Germany.
The young defender soon made his senior debut for the Rotterdam-based side, being brought on as a substitute under manager Ronald Koeman in a 3-0 win over Excelsior on 14 April 2012. He soon signed a contract extension before making his full debut in the early part of the following season against Heracles Almelo.
Watch Terence's best bits on #HTTV below!
Terence became a First Team regular from thereon in, with his performances for Feyenoord earning him a call-up to Louis Van Gaal’s Netherlands side for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. He played once as his national side finished third in the tournament.
Kongolo continued to feature regularly in the Eredivisie and the Europa League, winning the KNVB Cup in 2016 and the Dutch top flight in 2017; the Club’s first top flight title in 18 years.
With several high-profile clubs interested in his services, Terence joined Ligue 1 Champions AS Monaca last summer, signing a five-year contract. He’s made six starts this season across the Champions League, domestic league and cups.
He’s not the only member of his family playing football in Yorkshire; his younger brother Rodney, a midfielder, his currently on loan at Doncaster Rovers from Manchester City.
Want to know Terence a bit more? Watch the video below on #HTTV!
