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Timothy Michael Krul is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Norwich City and the Netherlands national team.


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Krul has represented the Netherlands at every level since 2002.


Krul began his career at hometown club RAS and later local Eredivisie club ADO Den Haag.


Following an injury to Newcastle's first-choice goalkeeper Shay Given, Krul appeared on the bench as back-up to second-choice Steve Harper.


Krul made his Newcastle debut in the UEFA Cup on 2 November 2006 against Palermo.


On 3 August 2007, Krul joined Scottish side Falkirk on loan, originally until 1 January 2008 though it was later extended until the end of the season after a number of impressive performances.


In the two games immediately following his debut, he conceded four goals against Celtic and seven goals against Rangers at Ibrox.


Krul was sent off for the first time in his professional career on 2 January 2008 after reacting badly to an opponent's challenge.


On 21 November 2008, Krul joined Carlisle United on a one-month loan from Newcastle to replace Ben Alnwick, who had rejoined Tottenham Hotspur.


The loan deal was extended for a further month in December with Krul returning to Newcastle in January.


Krul returned to Newcastle as backup to first choice Steve Harper.


Krul also started the 2-0 League Cup defeat to Peterborough.


Krul started his first league game for Newcastle on 2 May 2010, the last day of the Championship campaign, against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road and kept a clean sheet.


In July 2010, Krul signed a new four-year contract with Newcastle.


Krul made his Premier League debut for Newcastle on 18 September 2010 against Everton at Goodison Park, coming on as a substitute in the 35th minute for the injured Steve Harper in a match that ended in a 1-0 win for the Magpies.


On 3 March 2012, Krul signed a new five-year contract at Newcastle United.


Krul then went on to play in the away game against Arsenal, which Newcastle lost 2-1.


During the match, fellow Dutchman Robin van Persie accused Krul of wasting time throughout the match and taunted Krul after the match had ended.


Although he received criticism from Arsenal player Jack Wilshere, teammate James Perch defended Krul, believing van Persie "Out of order".


At the end of the season, Krul received Toon Talk's Newcastle United Player of the Year award.


In the summer before the 2012-13 Premier League, Krul was given the number 1 jersey, with Steve Harper receiving number 37.


Krul was started the first three matches of the season before suffering an elbow injury whilst on international duty.


Krul made his return in the Tyne-Wear derby on 21 October 2012, a 1-1 draw.


In the Tyne-Wear derby on 14 April 2013, Krul suffered a dislocated shoulder on 57th minutes after he landed awkwardly after punching away an Adam Johnson free-kick.


After surgery on his dislocated shoulder, Krul was ruled out for the rest of the 2012-13 season.


Ahead of the 2013-14 season, Krul made his first appearance since his ankle injury in a friendly match against Rangers.


In November, Krul made some impressive displays, conceding just two goals and keeping clean sheets against Tottenham, where he made a total of 14 saves during the match ), and Chelsea.


Krul's performance was praised by Newcastle United goalkeeping legend Pavel Srníček and manager Alan Pardew.


Krul sustained an ankle injury in training before Newcastle's match with West Ham United and was ruled out for up to six weeks with the injury.


Krul returned in his side's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea.


On 25 August 2016, Krul signed a one-year contract extension at Newcastle United before joining Ajax on a season-long loan deal to provide him with top-tier first-team football as he continued his recovery from injury.


That deal was cut short, Krul only playing six games for the club's reserve side, and, in January 2017, he joined fellow Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar on loan for the rest of the season.


On 31 August 2017, Krul signed for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion on a season-long loan, reuniting him with former Newcastle manager Chris Hughton.


Krul signed for Championship club Norwich City on 24 July 2018 on a two-year contract.


Krul was named Norwich City's Player of the Season in the club's 2019-20 campaign, making him only the fifth ever different goalkeeper to win the Barry Butler memorial trophy.


Krul represented the Netherlands national team at U17 level at the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Peru.


On 4 June 2011, Krul made the starting eleven for the Netherlands in a friendly against Brazil, his first cap at senior level.


In new coach Louis van Gaal's first competitive game in charge against Turkey in Amsterdam, Krul was selected as starting goalkeeper, keeping a clean sheet in a 2-0 win for the Oranje.


In June 2014, Krul was included in the Netherlands' squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.


During his time at ADO Den Haag, Krul was nicknamed "Bakkers Handen" which was said to be due to his hands being the size of bread loaves.



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