Thijs Dallinga, a footballer born in the Netherlands on 3 August 2000, currently showcases his prowess for Bologna as a forward, primarily playing the striker position. This talented Dutch lad, who clocks in at a height of 1.8m (5ft 10in) and a weight of 76kg (11st 13lb), garners attention on the pitch through his number 24 jersey.
Determined to make his mark on footballing history, Dallinga's current market value sits roughly around £10.7 million according to Transfermarkt.
Entering the professional football scene in July 2016, Dallinga joined FC Emmen in the Netherlands' Eerste Divisie as a trainee. His determination bore fruit in his debut 2017-2018 season, where he appeared eight times for the first team and scored a single goal in league matches.
After enjoying an impressive first season, Dallinga decided to switch his horizons. In July 2018, he transferred from FC Emmen to FC Groningen in the Eredivisie; the transfer fee, alas, remains undisclosed. It was throughout the 2020-2021 season where Dallinga graced FC Groningen team with six appearances in league matches.
Dallinga's upward trajectory continued when he moved to Excelsior in the Eredivisie in July 2021. Here, he quickly hit the ground running, putting on 37 appearances for the first team and scoring a remarkable 32 goals in league matches in the 2021-2022 season.
Zest for a new journey saw Dallinga transfer from Excelsior to Toulouse in the Ligue 1 in France, for a fee of around £2.3 million in July 2022. His time in Toulouse was marked by notable performances; 36 appearances and 12 goals in the 2022-2023 season, followed by 33 appearances and 14 goals in the 2023-2024 season.
These impressive stats caught the eye of Italy's Bologna for a value of around £13 million in July 2024. Dallinga's performance for Bologna remains noteworthy; posting 31 appearances and three goals in the 2024-2025 season; as of the current 2025-2026 season, he has made 15 appearances and has one goal to his name.
Moreover, Dallinga's versatility is not limited to league matches alone. In the 2025-2026 season for Bologna, he has participated in the Coppa Italia, Supercoppa, and Europa League, demonstrating his skills and contributing three goals from seven appearances across these competitions.
