The Dutch nationality recognizes June 17th 2002 as the birth date of Jurrien Timber. Timber started playing football during his youth years by joining Ajax Amsterdam's youth academy in 2014. Timber exhibited distinguished qualities through his useful ball skills as well as his clear strategic thinking together with his mature ball control abilities parted him from his peers. In his young career he demonstrated his adaptability by effectively playing either as defensive centre-back or full-back position.
Rise to Prominence at Ajax
Ajax first fielded the 18-year-old Timber in their senior team during 2020. Erik ten Hag guided Timber toward becoming known as a standout defensive prospect in European football. Timber shone brightly for Ajax because his fantastic distribution skills combined with his sharp positional sense and keen awareness during possession worked perfectly in their possession-focused system.
Ajax succeeded in multiple Eredivisie championships and domestic cup tournaments with Timber as one of its essential contributors. The Ajax defense relied heavily on his cool approach to high-pressure situations and starting attacks from defensive positions.
International Debut and Success with the Netherlands
Timber started his international football career when he debuted with the Netherlands at a friendly match against Scotland during the year 2021. National coaches introduced him to the team immediately because of his reliability and matured disposition despite his young age. The Netherlands used Timber as a representative during both Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. International competitions strengthened his position as a leading young defensive player in European professional leagues.
Move to Arsenal
During the summer of 2023 Timber advanced in his football journey when he signed with Arsenal FC of the Premier League through a £34 million initial payment. The top English club’s acquisition of Timber marked his entry into a prominent European football division as he progressed in his professional career. The dual positional strength of playing center-back and full-back made Mikel Arteta attracted to signing him at Arsenal FC. As the newest member of Arsenal's defense portfolio Timber offered stability to protect their goal while adding defensive depth at the back.
Salary, Contract & Net Worth
In 2025 Jurrien Timber receives £90,000 weekly salary at Arsenal which totals to about £4.7 million per year. Timber signed a contract with Arsenal which extends through 2028 because the club trusts in his potential.
The financial assets of Jurrien Timber amount to approximately £8-10 million through his football career commitments alongside sponsorship agreements and endorsement deals. Through his relationships with important brands he continues building his expanding financial assets.
Personal Life
Professional footballer Timber belongs to a sporting family as his twin brother Quinten Timber plays at the same level. Football has always been a joint love that both brothers developed when they were young. Jurriën represents cultural heritage from both Aruba and Curaçao due to his ancestry. The Christian faith of Timber is evident through his frequent Bible verse posts on his social media that expose his spiritual perspective and life principles.
Timber has an active romantic relationship with Rose De Back at this moment. Multiple public sightings show that the relationship between Rose De Back and Timber thrives.
When Timber disconnects from professional activities he prefers to spend quality time with those he loves including relatives and companions. Fashion along with music brings him joy and he gains recognition for his down-to-earth approach toward life while working really hard.
