Haye represented the Netherlands at various youth levels from under-15 to under-21, becoming European under-17 champions twice in 2011 and 2012, before switching his international allegiance to Indonesia in 2024 through naturalization.
Club career
AZ
Haye was born in Amsterdam and is a youth exponent from AZ. He signed his first contract for AZ in February 2011.[3] On 23 February 2014, he made his full debut for AZ in the Eredivisie against Ajax in a 4–0 away defeat, coming on as a 70th-minute substitute for Celso Ortíz.[4] Haye scored his first professional goal in 24 September 2014, securing his club's advancement in the KNVB Cup in a 1–0 away win over EVV.[5][6] He became a starter in the 2015–16 season, before making his debut in the UEFA Europa League in the 2016–17 season.[2]
Willem II
On 19 June 2016, Haye signed a two-year deal with Willem II, after his contract with AZ expired.[7] He made his debut on 6 August in a 4–1 home loss to Vitesse.[8]
Lecce
On 31 May 2018, Haye signed a two-year contract with Italian Serie B club Lecce.[9][10] He made his debut on 7 August, in the Coppa Italia match against Feralpisalò, which ended in a 1–0 win after extra time.[11] He made his Serie B debut on 25 September, when he came on as a substitute in the second half of the 3–0 win against Livorno.[12] Haye would go on to make 13 appearances in Serie B that season, which ended in promotion to Serie A.[13]
On 2 September 2019, after having failed to make an appearance in the top flight, he terminated his contract by mutual agreement.[14]
ADO Den Haag
On 12 September 2019, Haye returned to the Netherlands to join Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag on a two-year deal.[15][16] He made his first appearance upon his return in a 3–0 away loss to Emmen on 27 September, coming on as a late substitute for John Goossens.[17] He mostly appeared as a substitute during his six months with ADO.[2]
NAC Breda
In January 2020, Haye was sent on a six-month loan to NAC Breda in the second-tier Eerste Divisie.[18] He made his debut on 31 January in a 2–2 away draw against Excelsior.[19]
Haye signed a permanent deal with NAC on 1 July 2020, penning a three-year contract.[20]
Heerenveen
On 31 January 2022, Haye signed for Heerenveen for an undisclosed fee, on a contract until summer 2024.[21][22] He made his debut for the club on 5 February as a starter in the 2–0 loss to Fortuna Sittard.[23] He immediately impressed, growing into a key player in his first six months at the club.[24] In 16 league appearances, he recorded five assists.[25]
Haye and Heerenveen could not agree to a new contract at the end of the 2023–24 season, as he preferred a move abroad.[26][27] He ended his stint at the club with seven goals and 13 assists in 86 appearances.[2]
Almere City
On 13 September 2024, Haye signed for Almere City, on a contract until summer 2025.[28] He made his debut for the club on 15 September as a substitute in the 0–0 draw to Heracles.[29]
International career
Haye was a Netherlands youth international, having appeared for the national team between under-15 and under-21 level. He was part of the team that won the 2011 and 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, as well as participating at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[30] In December 2023, Haye went through a naturalization process to play for Indonesia.[31]
On 7 March 2024, Haye was called up to the Indonesia national team for two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Vietnam.[32] He made his debut in the second match on 26 March 2024, providing an assist for Jay Idzes in an eventual 3–0 win.[33] Then, on 11 June 2024, he scored his first international goal against the Philippines, a match Indonesia won 2–0 at home.[34]
Style of play
Haye started his career as an attacking midfielder but adapted to various positions as he progressed.[16] During his two seasons with Willem II, he frequently operated as a left winger, utilising his strong and accurate right foot to cut inside from the flank.[35] His versatility made him an exceptional utility player. As his career advanced, he transitioned to a more defensive role, primarily playing as a central midfielder.[36]
Haye has a podcast YouTube channel called "The Haye Way", co-hosted with Dutch journalist Neal Petersen.[38][39] The first season of the podcast commenced with its inaugural episode on 13 November 2024, focusing on Haye's profile beyond the football pitch. As of December 2024[update], the channel has amassed over 200,000 subscribers and over 3.1 million views.[40]
Personal life
Born in the Netherlands, Haye is of Indonesian descent.[41]
On 18 March 2024, Haye officially obtained Indonesian citizenship.[42]
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