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THREAD | Now the Eredivisie season is over it is time to look back at some of the best young players who made a big impression over the campaign.
Some absolute gems came through in the Eredivisie this season.
Some absolute gems came through in the Eredivisie this season.
Cody Gakpo | PSV Eindhoven
Age 21
Position winger
League games: 25
Goals: 7
Assists: 7
A rocky start to the campaign but before the corona virus outbreak, Gakpo was in sensational form and proved he can replace Steven Bergwijn. A dynamic and quick winger, who can score goals.
Age 21
Position winger
League games: 25
Goals: 7
Assists: 7
A rocky start to the campaign but before the corona virus outbreak, Gakpo was in sensational form and proved he can replace Steven Bergwijn. A dynamic and quick winger, who can score goals.
Orkun Kokcu | Feyenoord
Age: 19
Position: Midfielder
League games: 22
Goals: 2
Assists: 4
The attacking midfielder made his big breakthrough in Rotterdam this season and went from strength to strength under Advocaat. Is now been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Sevilla.
Age: 19
Position: Midfielder
League games: 22
Goals: 2
Assists: 4
The attacking midfielder made his big breakthrough in Rotterdam this season and went from strength to strength under Advocaat. Is now been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Sevilla.
Joey Veerman | Heerenveen
Age: 21
Position: Midfielder
League games: 22
Goals: 4
Assists: 5
Outstanding first campaign in the Eredivisie after move from Volendam. One of the most creative midfielders in the league and is now being heavily linked with a move to Feyenoord.
Age: 21
Position: Midfielder
League games: 22
Goals: 4
Assists: 5
Outstanding first campaign in the Eredivisie after move from Volendam. One of the most creative midfielders in the league and is now being heavily linked with a move to Feyenoord.
Sergino Dest | Ajax
Age: 19
Position: Right-Back
League games: 20
Assists: 5
Held down the right-back slot for Ajax this season and increased his reputation as one of the best young full-backs in football. US international is now being liked to Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Age: 19
Position: Right-Back
League games: 20
Assists: 5
Held down the right-back slot for Ajax this season and increased his reputation as one of the best young full-backs in football. US international is now being liked to Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Calvin Stengs | AZ Alkmaar
Age: 21
Position: Winger
League games: 25
Goals: 5
Assists: 8
One of the brightest young players in Dutch football without a doubt. Earned his Netherlands debut with some excellent performances. A winger with so much talent and potential.
Age: 21
Position: Winger
League games: 25
Goals: 5
Assists: 8
One of the brightest young players in Dutch football without a doubt. Earned his Netherlands debut with some excellent performances. A winger with so much talent and potential.
Mike Trésor Ndayishimiye | Willem II
Age: 20
Position: Midfielder
League games: 20
Goals: 5
Assists: 3
Signed on an initial loan from NEC Nijmegen, the Belgian was a revelation this season. Dynamic attacking midfielder who helped Willem II to a top five spot.
Age: 20
Position: Midfielder
League games: 20
Goals: 5
Assists: 3
Signed on an initial loan from NEC Nijmegen, the Belgian was a revelation this season. Dynamic attacking midfielder who helped Willem II to a top five spot.
Mohamed Ihattaren | PSV Eindhoven
Age: 18
Position: Midfielder
League games: 22
Goals: 3
Assists: 6
A generational talent and fantastic prospect for the Netherlands. Ihattaren is one of the best young midfielders in Europe and showcased his immense talent for PSV this season.
Age: 18
Position: Midfielder
League games: 22
Goals: 3
Assists: 6
A generational talent and fantastic prospect for the Netherlands. Ihattaren is one of the best young midfielders in Europe and showcased his immense talent for PSV this season.
Ryan Gravenberch | Ajax
Age: 17
Position: Midfielder
League games: 9
Goals: 2
Assists: 1
A sensational midfielder who became a regular since January. Gravenbech is a special talent, who has been compared to Paul Pogba. Several top clubs are trying to poach him from Ajax.
Age: 17
Position: Midfielder
League games: 9
Goals: 2
Assists: 1
A sensational midfielder who became a regular since January. Gravenbech is a special talent, who has been compared to Paul Pogba. Several top clubs are trying to poach him from Ajax.
Daniel van Kaam | Groningen
Age: 19
Position: Midfielder
League games: 11
A gem from the Groningen academy, Van Kaam broke into the first-team before the virus ended the campaign. A very tidy and exciting midfielder, who barely loses possession. Could be a star in the Euroborg.
Age: 19
Position: Midfielder
League games: 11
A gem from the Groningen academy, Van Kaam broke into the first-team before the virus ended the campaign. A very tidy and exciting midfielder, who barely loses possession. Could be a star in the Euroborg.
Crysencio Summerville | ADO Den Haag (on loan from Feyenoord)
Age: 18
Position: Winger
League games: 21
Goals: 2
Assists: 3
An exciting winger with pace and excellent dribbling ability. Summerville shined in a poor ADO side and will now look to break into Feyenoord's side.
Age: 18
Position: Winger
League games: 21
Goals: 2
Assists: 3
An exciting winger with pace and excellent dribbling ability. Summerville shined in a poor ADO side and will now look to break into Feyenoord's side.
Chidera Ejuke | Heerenveen
Age: 22
Position: Winger
League games: 25
Goals: 9
Assists: 4
A bargain signing for the Frisians from Valerenga. The Nigerian is a dribbling master on the ball and a major threat to defences. Top clubs are now circling the exciting winger!
Age: 22
Position: Winger
League games: 25
Goals: 9
Assists: 4
A bargain signing for the Frisians from Valerenga. The Nigerian is a dribbling master on the ball and a major threat to defences. Top clubs are now circling the exciting winger!
Che Nunnely | Willem II
Age: 21
Position: Winger
League games: 25
Goals: 4
Assists: 6
Decided to leave Ajax for Willem II last summer and he definitely proved his ability in Tilburg. A speedy, technical and exciting winger, who was a constant threat throughout the campaign.
Age: 21
Position: Winger
League games: 25
Goals: 4
Assists: 6
Decided to leave Ajax for Willem II last summer and he definitely proved his ability in Tilburg. A speedy, technical and exciting winger, who was a constant threat throughout the campaign.
Myron Boadu | AZ Alkmaar
Age: 19
Position: Striker
League games: 24
Goals: 14
Assists: 8
A sensational talent, Boadu was on fire for AZ this season and scored in big games against Ajax, PSV, and Feyenoord during the campaign. Also scored on his Netherlands debut.
Age: 19
Position: Striker
League games: 24
Goals: 14
Assists: 8
A sensational talent, Boadu was on fire for AZ this season and scored in big games against Ajax, PSV, and Feyenoord during the campaign. Also scored on his Netherlands debut.
Felix Passlack | Fortuna Sittard (on loan from Dortmund)
Age: 21
Position: Left-back
League games: 25
Goals: 2
Assists: 3
A very good signing for Fortuna with the talented left-back one of their players of the season. Can now head back and fight for a place in Dortmund.
Age: 21
Position: Left-back
League games: 25
Goals: 2
Assists: 3
A very good signing for Fortuna with the talented left-back one of their players of the season. Can now head back and fight for a place in Dortmund.
Lisandro Martinez | Ajax
Age: 22
Position: Defender/Midfielder
League games: 24
Goals: 2
Assists: 1
Ajax's versatile Argentinian warrior, Martinez was the pick of the club's summer signings. A battler at the back and in midfield, with good technique and passing ability.
Age: 22
Position: Defender/Midfielder
League games: 24
Goals: 2
Assists: 1
Ajax's versatile Argentinian warrior, Martinez was the pick of the club's summer signings. A battler at the back and in midfield, with good technique and passing ability.
Justin Hoogma | Utrecht (on loan from Hoffenheim)
Age: 21
Position: Centre-back
League games: 23
Goals: 1
The Netherlands U21 international was solid at the back for Utrecht throughout the season. Looks a top defensive prospect and hopefully will get a chance in the Bundesliga.
Age: 21
Position: Centre-back
League games: 23
Goals: 1
The Netherlands U21 international was solid at the back for Utrecht throughout the season. Looks a top defensive prospect and hopefully will get a chance in the Bundesliga.
Luis Sinisterra | Feyenoord
Age: 20
Position: Winger
League games: 21
Goals: 5
Assists: 4
What a bargain at €2 million. Feyenoord have themselves a very exciting and technically brilliant winger. Sadly the Colombian is injured until the new year. What a player he is though.
Age: 20
Position: Winger
League games: 21
Goals: 5
Assists: 4
What a bargain at €2 million. Feyenoord have themselves a very exciting and technically brilliant winger. Sadly the Colombian is injured until the new year. What a player he is though.
Abdou Harroui | Sparta Rotterdam
Age: 22
Position: Midfielder
League games: 26
Goals: 4
Assists: 8
The Netherlands U21 international had an outstanding campaign in Rotterdam. A creative midfielder with excellent technique. The big clubs will come calling this summer.
Age: 22
Position: Midfielder
League games: 26
Goals: 4
Assists: 8
The Netherlands U21 international had an outstanding campaign in Rotterdam. A creative midfielder with excellent technique. The big clubs will come calling this summer.
Donyell Malen | PSV Eindhoven
Age: 21
Position: Striker
League games: 14
Goals: 11
Assists: 5
Malen was easing to the Eredivisie top scorer title before injury hit. An excellent first season as PSV's main striker. Malen is one of the most exciting young strikers in Europe.
Age: 21
Position: Striker
League games: 14
Goals: 11
Assists: 5
Malen was easing to the Eredivisie top scorer title before injury hit. An excellent first season as PSV's main striker. Malen is one of the most exciting young strikers in Europe.
Evert Linthorst | VVV-Venlo
Age: 20
Position: Midfielder
League Games: 18
Goals: 4
Assists: 1
A gem from the VVV academy, Linthorst made his breakthrough this season and looks a top prospect. A versatile midfielder, who is creative and calm in front of goal.
Age: 20
Position: Midfielder
League Games: 18
Goals: 4
Assists: 1
A gem from the VVV academy, Linthorst made his breakthrough this season and looks a top prospect. A versatile midfielder, who is creative and calm in front of goal.
Mauro Junior | Heracles Almelo (on loan from PSV)
Age: 21
Position: Midfielder
League games: 26
Goals: 6
Assists: 6
A creative force in Almeo, Junior proved his immense talent for Heracles. A technically gifted midfielder, who can create chances and score goals.
Age: 21
Position: Midfielder
League games: 26
Goals: 6
Assists: 6
A creative force in Almeo, Junior proved his immense talent for Heracles. A technically gifted midfielder, who can create chances and score goals.
Sven Botman | Heerenveen (on loan from Ajax)
Age: 20
Position: Centre-back
League games: 26
Goals: 2
Assists: 4
Powerful and technically gifted defender proved himself to Ajax in Friesland. He has been handed a new deal in Amsterdam and will be in Ten Hag's squad next season.
Age: 20
Position: Centre-back
League games: 26
Goals: 2
Assists: 4
Powerful and technically gifted defender proved himself to Ajax in Friesland. He has been handed a new deal in Amsterdam and will be in Ten Hag's squad next season.
Owen Wijndal | AZ Alkmaar
Age: 20
Position: Left-back
League games: 24
Goals: 1
Assists: 6
An excellent breakthrough season for the young full-back, who was named in the Oranje squad before the virus. A dynamic attacking full-back, who has the potential to be world class.
Age: 20
Position: Left-back
League games: 24
Goals: 1
Assists: 6
An excellent breakthrough season for the young full-back, who was named in the Oranje squad before the virus. A dynamic attacking full-back, who has the potential to be world class.
Lutsharel Geertruida | Feyenoord
Age: 19
Position: Right-back
League Games: 17
Injuries gave Geertruida a chance to impress this season, and he excelled in Dick Advocaat's side. A versatile and reliable defender, who is quick, strong and good on the ball.
Age: 19
Position: Right-back
League Games: 17
Injuries gave Geertruida a chance to impress this season, and he excelled in Dick Advocaat's side. A versatile and reliable defender, who is quick, strong and good on the ball.
Deyovaisio Zeefuik | Groningen
Age: 22
Position: Left-back
League Games: 26
Assists: 2
After leaving Ajax, Zeefuik has developed his game greatly at Groningen and was one of the best right-backs in the Eredivisie. Now the strong defender is looking to make a move abroad.
Age: 22
Position: Left-back
League Games: 26
Assists: 2
After leaving Ajax, Zeefuik has developed his game greatly at Groningen and was one of the best right-backs in the Eredivisie. Now the strong defender is looking to make a move abroad.
Vangelis Pavlidis | Willem II
Age: 21
Position: Striker
League Games: 25
Goals: 11
Assists: 2
The Greek international had an excellent campaign in Tilburg with his goals inspiring the club to a European spot. Pavlidis is an excellent finisher and a top prospect for Willem II.
Age: 21
Position: Striker
League Games: 25
Goals: 11
Assists: 2
The Greek international had an excellent campaign in Tilburg with his goals inspiring the club to a European spot. Pavlidis is an excellent finisher and a top prospect for Willem II.
