Wessel Speel

Wessel Speel (born 17 October 2001) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Eerste Divisie club Almere City, on loan from Major League Soccer club Minnesota United.

Early life Speel was born on 17 October 2001. Born in Gouda, the Netherlands, he is a native of the city. Growing up, he attended Hofstra University in the United States and Duke University in the United States.

Career Speel started his career with Dutch side Jong FC Utrecht in 2020, where he did not make a league appearance. Following his stint there, he signed for American side Long Island Rough Riders, where he made 18 appearances.

Ahead of the 2025 season, he signed for Major League Soccer side Minnesota United. On 15 June 2025, he made his league debut for the club during a 4–2 home loss to San Diego FC. On 22 July 2025, he was sent on loan to League of Ireland Premier Division side Shelbourne until the end of their 2025 season, following an injury to first choice goalkeeper Conor Kearns. On 10 January 2026, it was announced that Speel would be returning to Shelbourne on a season-long loan. On 31 July 2026, it was announced that Speel's loan at Shelbourne had been cut short, with Minnesota United extending his contract until the end of 2027 with the option of a further year in the club's favour, while he was also immediately sent out on loan to Eerste Divisie club Almere City in his homeland until the summer of 2027.

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