Nick Twisk (born 13 March 2003) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.
Career Youth career From Egmond aan Zee in North Holland, Twisk transferred from VV Zeevogels to the AZ Youth Academy in 2014 at the age of ten years-old. He played a key part as the AZ Alkmaar under-18 side won a league and cup double in the 2021–22 season. He was also later part of AZ's UEFA Youth League winning team during the 2022–23 season and also played against Boca Juniors in the U20 Intercontinental Cup.
Jong AZ Twisk made his professional league debut for Jong AZ in the Eerste Divisie on 30 April 2021 in the 0–1 away match against Roda JC Kerkrade. Twisk was rewarded with a new extended two-year contract in April 2022. In 2024, he signed another two-year contract extension. However, a meniscus injury to his knee sidelined him for a total of 516 days, missing 58 matches. By the 2025–26 season, Twisk was captain of the Jong AZ, and the oldest player in the team, playing in midfield but also occasionally at centre-back.
Derry City On 8 July 2026, it was announced that Twisk had signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City. He made his debut for the club on 9 July 2026 in a 3–2 defeat away to CSKA Sofia in the UEFA Europa League.
International career Twisk was capped twice by the Netherlands U17 team twice in 2019.
Personal life He is the father of a son, Noah.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJong AZ2020–21Eerste Divisie10———102021–2210———102022–23250———2502023–2420———202024–25120———1202025–26320———320Total730———730Derry City2026LOI Premier Division403040—110Career total770304000840
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