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Erik Pieters (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈeːrɪk ˈpitərs]; born 7 August 1988) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a left-back and centre-back and is currently a free agent. Pieters began his career with Utrecht and made his professional debut in August 2006. He impressed enough at the Stadion Galgenwaard to earn a move to PSV Eindhoven in July 2008 for €2.5 million. At PSV, he won the Johan Cruijff Shield in 2008 and the KNVB Beker in 2011–12 and also became a regular member of the Dutch national team. Injuries hampered his progress in 2012–13 before he moved to English side Stoke City in June 2013 for €3.6 million. Pieters spent six years with Stoke and made 206 appearances before joining Burnley in July 2019. He signed for Championship club West Bromwich Albion in September 2022 for a further two seasons. He had a short term spell at Luton Town without making a first-team appearance prior to moving to Championship side Derby County in late March 2025 in a deal until the end of the season; he left the club in June 2025.

Quick facts about Erik Pieters

  • Full name: Erik Pieters
  • Born: 1988-08-07
  • Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q258730

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Who is Erik Pieters?

Erik Pieters (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈeːrɪk ˈpitərs]; born 7 August 1988) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a left-back and centre-back and is currently a free agent. Pieters began his career with Utrecht and made his professional debut in August 2006.

What nationality is Erik Pieters?

Erik Pieters is Kingdom of the Netherlands.

When was Erik Pieters born?

Erik Pieters was born on 1988-08-07.

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