--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-07-24T21:00:08.254Z last_updated: 2026-07-24T10:39:09+00:00 data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/plymouth-argyle/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucGx5bW91dGhoZXJhbGQuY28udWsvc3BvcnQvZm9vdGJhbGwvZm9ybWVyLXBseW1vdXRoLWFyZ3lsZS1kZWZlbmRlci1qb2lucy0xMTA3NTIwMQ --- # Former Argyle defender joins Israeli Premier League club - **Source:** - **Published:** 24 Jul - **Club:** Plymouth Argyle - **Original URL:** https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/sport/football/former-plymouth-argyle-defender-joins-11075201 The 23-year-old Dutch defender joined Wolves in 2020 and although he did not break into their first team he had a number of loan spells, both in this country and abroad. Lonwijk spent the 2022/23 season with Argyle and made a total of 32 starts and nine substitute appearances as they won the League One title with 101 points and were also beaten finalists in the EFL Trophy. Read More: Ronan Curtis fully fit for Argyle after summer knee surgery Read More: Argyle New Year's Day game against Luton Town has new date He went on to have loan spells with Grasshopper Zurich in Switzerland, followed by Wycombe Wanderers, Huddersfield Town and Luton Town, and is now embarking on the the next stage of his career in a new country. Matt Jackson, Wolves’ technical director, said: “It's a really good move for Nigel and it comes off the back of a great development pathway that he has had with us. "We have certainly had lots of opportunities to really learn about where he’s likely to end up in the game and the levels that he gets to. "He has played a lot of games now through the loan system, having joined us as a very young player when the academy rules were slightly different and we could bring young foreign talents into the club. "He has progressed really well and has got great experience now, but we just think that with a year to go on his contract, it’s best for Nigel and for the club that he gets a permanent move and we secure financial interest in him going forwards alongside remunerations right now. "He has been absolutely great around the club since he joined, and I have enjoyed seeing his development," continued Jackson. "He has also got a young family now so he has got different responsibilities, but he has been a perfect example to our young players and an excellent professional, so we wish him the very best for his future." You can read more of our Argyle stories from Plymouth Live by clicking HERE PlymouthLive has launched a Plymouth Argyle transfer news and top stories group on WhatsApp and we want you to join us. Once you sign up for our updates, we'll send all the latest straight to your phone. To join our community, you need to already have WhatsApp. All you need to do is click this link and select 'Join Community'. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the PlymouthLive team. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'Exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Click here to join our WhatsApp community.