Jurriën Timber is 25 years old in 2026, born on 17 June 2001. Netherlands Defender for Arsenal.
| Appearances | 30 |
| Goals | 3 |
| Assists | 5 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 |
| Red Cards | — |
| Goals / Match | 0.10 |
📖 Jurriën Timber: Biography & Story
Arsenal's versatile Dutch defender: a Euro 2024 standout at right-back and centre-back.
Jurriën Timber established himself as one of Ajax's most reliable defenders, comfortable at centre-back or right-back, before a move to Arsenal in the summer of 2023. A serious knee injury suffered on his Premier League debut cost him almost the entire 2023/24 season.
He returned to full fitness to become an important, versatile member of Arsenal's squad, capable of playing across multiple defensive positions, and produced standout performances for the Netherlands at EURO 2024.
His composure on the ball, technical quality and tactical flexibility make him one of the most adaptable defenders in the Premier League.
🗺️ Career Journey
Academy graduate; established first-team defender
Recovered from a serious knee injury to become a key squad member
🏆 Honours & Achievements
👨👩👦 Personal Life & Family
Jurriën Timber was born on 17 June 2001 in Utrecht, Netherlands. He came through Ajax's famed academy alongside his twin brother Quinten, developing into one of the most technically accomplished young defenders in Europe under the club's possession-based coaching philosophy.
Timber has a twin brother, Quinten, who is also a professional footballer, and the pair came through the Ajax academy together, remaining close throughout their careers despite playing for different clubs as professionals.
💡 Did You Know?: Jurriën Trivia
He has a twin brother, Quinten Timber, who is also a professional footballer.
He suffered a serious knee injury on his Arsenal debut in 2023, ruling him out for most of the season.
He can play at right-back or centre-back, giving Arsenal defensive flexibility.
Jurriën Timber has 3 goals and 5 assists this season. A solid Fantasy XI pick from Arsenal.
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