[Official] 'Dutch Iron Horse Arrives in Ulsan': Thomas, with his steel-like stamina, finally dons the Ulsan HD jersey

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Ulsan HD has signed Dutch defender Thomas (30) to strengthen its defense.

On the 14th, Ulsan announced, "We have signed Thomas, whose skills have been proven on the K League stage, to bolster our defense and midfield for the second half of the season."

Thomas, a left-footed defender standing 184cm tall and weighing 78kg, made his professional debut in 2016 with PEC Zwolle in the Dutch Eredivisie (first division). Since then, he has played over 150 matches in the Netherlands for Excelsior, Telstar, and Roda. Joining the K League in 2025 while wearing the FC Anyang jersey, he appeared in 37 of 38 matches last season, logging the most minutes played by a field player (3,109 minutes).

Thomas is a multi-player capable of playing not only as a center-back but also as a defensive midfielder and a full-back. In particular, due to his name, he has gained popularity among soccer fans by building a character linked to a famous train animation, earning nicknames such as "Express Iron Horse" and "Train GOAT."

In this season's K League additional data, he has proven his mobility by ranking high in both distance covered (12.4km) and top speed (33.6km/h). With Thomas's arrival, Ulsan can reduce the defensive burden on midfielder Boyanich and manage the stamina of veteran center-back Kim Young-gwon.

Thomas stated, "It is an honor to join Ulsan, a prestigious club in Asia. Over the past two years, facing Ulsan as an opponent, I personally felt how strong they are. I will fully adapt to the team during the pre-season training camp and contribute to the club's championship goal."

Having completed his medical test and contract procedures, Thomas has joined the summer pre-season training camp currently underway in Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk. He is scheduled to make his debut in the home match against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on July 11.

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