Stijn Wuytens (; born 8 October 1989) is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Club career Wuytens began his career at Genk, before being transferred to the PSV Eindhoven-youth division in 2001. Wuytens made his senior debut for PSV in the 2008 Johan Cruyff Shield match against Feyenoord Rotterdam. On 2 February 2009, he was loaned out to De Graafschap until the end of the season, before returning to PSV. On 12 June 2012, it was announced that he would switch to the Belgian team Beerschot for the next season.
AZ In the winter break of the 2015–16 season, Wuytens transferred to AZ Alkmaar. Here he was set up as a central defender by trainer John van den Brom, with Ron Vlaar at his side. The following season, Wuytens made his first goal for AZ, in an away match against FK Vojvodina in the Europa League. Wuytens also made his second goal in the Europa League for AZ on 15 September 2016. This time, he scored in a home game against the Irish Dundalk FC. While scoring, he came into direct contact with Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers. It turned out that Wuytens was unconscious for a moment, swallowed his tongue and suffered a concussion.
Lommel In June 2020 Wuytens moved to Belgian side Lommel, an ambitious club that City Football Group bought in May 2020. He signed a contract with Lommel, keeping him there until June 2025.
Personal life Stijn Wuytens is the brother of Dries Wuytens who plays professionally for Waasland-Beveren in Belgium, and cousin of ex-AZ player Jan Wuytens
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPSV2008–09Eredivisie111003Appearances in the Champions League01Appearance in the Johan Cruyff Shield01512009–1060101Appearances in the Europa League000802010–11803060001702011–122010000030Total2714010010421De Graafschap (loan)2008–09Eredivisie15010~~4Appearances in the Eredivisie relegation play-offs2202Beerschot2012–13Pro League16200~~00162Willem II2013–14Eredivisie10100~~001012014–1534200~~003422015–1618130~~00211Total624300000654AZ2015–16Eredivisie15020~~001702016–1733140123004942017–18180310000211Total6619112300875Career total18681712235223014
Honours Club PSV Johan Cruijff Shield: 2008
Willem II Eerste Divisie: 2013–14
References
External links
https://www.vi.nl/spelers/stijn-wuytens/carriere
Wuytens Profile PSV Jeugd Profile