| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 October 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Gouda, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Shelbourne (on loan from Minnesota United) | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Olympia | |||
| –2017 | Jodan Boys | ||
| 2017–2020 | FC Utrecht | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2023 | Hofstra Pride | 75 | (0) |
| 2024 | Duke Blue Devils | 19 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020 | Jong FC Utrecht | 0 | (0) |
| 2022 | Long Island Rough Riders | 13 | (0) |
| 2024 | Salem City FC | ||
| 2025 | Minnesota United 2 | 6 | (0) |
| 2025– | Minnesota United | 3 | (0) |
| 2025– | → Shelbourne (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:13, 21 October 2025 (UTC) | |||
Wessel Speel (born 17 October 2001) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Shelbourne, on loan from Minnesota United.
Speel was born on 17 October 2001. Born in Gouda, Netherlands, he is a native of the city. [1] Growing up, he attended Hofstra University in the United States and Duke University in the United States.
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. [2]
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 2–4 home loss to San Diego FC. [3] 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. [4] [5]
| Club | Season | League | National cup [a] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Jong FC Utrecht | 2019–20 [6] | Eerste Divisie | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Long Island Rough Riders | 2022 [2] | USL League Two | 13 | 0 | — | — | 5 [b] | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||
| Minnesota United 2 | 2025 [6] | MLS Next Pro | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | 6 | 0 | |||
| Minnesota United | 2025 [6] | Major League Soccer | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| Shelbourne (loan) | 2025 [6] | LOI Premier Division | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 [c] | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | |
| Career total | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 44 | 0 | ||