Tim De Meersman (born 1 February 1985) is a Belgian professional

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who plays as a

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Career

De Meersman was born in Dendermonde, and played youth football with

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. After playing for Dutch clubs Vitesse and FC Eindhoven, in May 2008 he was linked with transfers to both ADO Den Haag and FC Dordrecht. He signed a two-year contract with ADO in June 2008, alongside

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. He was released by the club in December 2008 (alongside Virgilio Texeira, Robin Faber and Samir El Moussaoui) after he failed to make a first-team appearance for them, and he returned to Belgium in June 2009 to sign with

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, where he hoped to "re-launch" his career. After spending time with

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, he signed for Dutch club

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in January 2012. He later played in the Belgian lower leagues with KSV Bornem, FC Pepingen, Eendracht Zele and

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References

1985 births Living people Sportspeople from Dendermonde Belgian men's footballers Beerschot A.C. players SBV Vitesse players FC Eindhoven players ADO Den Haag players F.C.V. Dender E.H. players Sportkring Sint-Niklaas players HSV Hoek players K.F.C. Eendracht Zele players Eredivisie players Eerste Divisie players Challenger Pro League players Belgian Third Division players Men's association football midfielders K.V.K. Ninove players Footballers from East Flanders {{Belgium-footy-midfielder-stub