Matteo Waem

Matteo Waem (born 21 June 2000) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club ADO Den Haag.

Career Early years Matteo Waem, who is of Belgian and Italian parentage, grew up in Merksem, a suburb of Antwerp. At the age of six he joined the Royal Antwerp academy, where he played until 2020. and succeeded in convincing them to a transfer. Due to external factors, however, the deal fell through. He made his professional debut on 5 September 2020 in a 7–1 Eerste Divisie home loss to Cambuur, replacing Koen Kostons in the 84th minute.

Waem was appointed team captain of MVV ahead of the 2022–23 season. He scored his first professional goal on 5 February 2023, opening the score in the derby against Roda JC, which MVV lost 2–1.

ADO Den Haag On 13 July 2023, ADO Den Haag announced the signing of Waem on a three-year contract.

Personal life Waem has described his younger brother Andreas as his main inspiration.

Honours ADO Den Haag Eerste Divisie: 2025–26