FC Groningen Squad — Players, Numbers, Age & Previous Clubs

1 GK

Etienne Vaessen

NationalityNetherlands

Age31 (1995-07-26)

Height / Weight189cm / 93kg

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Previous ClubsRKC Waalwijk

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An experienced Dutch goalkeeper who spent nine years at RKC Waalwijk, making 196 league appearances and helping them gain promotion. Known for his sharp reflexes and excellent close-range shot-stopping. Holds Dutch and Surinamese dual nationality.

13 GK

Lovro Štubljar

NationalitySlovenia

Age22 (2004-08-09)

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A young Slovenian goalkeeper brought into Groningen's squad for his potential. Working towards earning first-team appearances as he continues to develop.

30 GK

P. Boevink

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Age28 (1998-01-06)

Height / Weight190cm / 79kg

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31 GK

Rijk Janse

NationalityNetherlands

Age24 (2002-04-16)

Height / Weight189cm / 72kg

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Previous ClubsNEC Nijmegen

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A young goalkeeper developed through NEC's academy. Uses his tall frame effectively for handling high balls and crosses. A promising prospect who is expected to develop into a reliable option for the club's future.

- GK

Daan Erdman

NationalityNetherlands

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A goalkeeper from Netherlands.

2 DF LB

Wouter Prins

NationalityNetherlands

Age22 (2004-02-06)

Height / Weight173cm / -

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A homegrown left-back from Groningen's academy known for his long throw ability, capable of delivering the ball into the penalty area from throw-ins. Contributes significantly in attack and has established himself as a regular starter at a young age as a product of the club.

3 DF CB

Thijmen Blokzijl

NationalityNetherlands

Age21 (2005-02-25)

Height / Weight190cm / 75kg

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A tall young centre-back promoted from Groningen's academy. Excels in aerial duels and physical battles, and has been called up to Dutch youth national teams. Seen as a key defender for the club's future.

4 DF

Márk Csinger

NationalityHungary

Age23 (2003-05-31)

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A defender from Hungary born in 2003 whose strength in duels makes him an option at the back.

5 DF RB

Marco Rente

NationalityGermany

Age29 (1997-02-25)

Height / Weight187cm / 84kg

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Previous ClubsHeracles Almelo, Borussia Dortmund II, FC Erndtebrück, Sportfreunde Siegen

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A German defender who played for Borussia Dortmund II before making 87 appearances at Heracles Almelo. Primarily a right-back known for defensive solidity and well-timed overlapping runs. Contributed to Heracles winning the Eerste Divisie title before joining Groningen.

12 DF

Nikolas Brandis

NationalitySlovakia

Age21 (2005-05-06)

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Previous ClubsAS Trencin

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A defender born in 2005 developed at Trencin in Slovakia, adding youthful depth at the back.

15 DF CB

Elvis Arnold van der Laan

NationalitySweden

Age18 (2008-02-29)

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Previous ClubsAIK Fotboll

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A 17-year-old Swedish centre-back who joined from AIK, where he made his senior debut in 2024 and immediately played a full 90 minutes. A highly promising young defender who has taken on the challenge of moving abroad at a very early age.

29 DF CB

Tyrique Mercera

NationalityCuraçao

Age22 (2003-12-19)

Height / Weight187cm / 74kg

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A young centre-back from Curaçao. Uses his 187cm frame for aerial battles and physical defending. Expected to continue developing in the Eredivisie.

31 DF

Malcolm John Matarr Jeng

NationalitySweden

Age21 (2005-03-09)

Height / Weight190cm / 75kg

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Previous ClubsSirius, Reims, Feyenoord

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A 190cm defender from Sweden. Joined FC Groningen after spells with Sirius, Reims, Feyenoord.

42 DF

J. Mosselaar

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A defender from Groningen's academy. Wearing number 42, he has been making the first-team bench as one of the club's young prospects.

56 DF

Marco Speelman

NationalityNetherlands

Age20 (2006-07-15)

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A defender from Netherlands.

70 DF

Roy Leicester

NationalityNetherlands

Age20 (2006-05-15)

Height / Weight179cm / -

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A 179cm defender from Netherlands.

- DF

C. Fafiani

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7 MF CM

Travis Enrique Hernes

NationalityEngland

Age20 (2005-11-04)

Height / Weight179cm / 72kg

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Previous ClubsNewcastle United, Shrewsbury Town

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A Norwegian-English midfielder on loan from Newcastle United who made his professional debut at Shrewsbury Town. Excels in ball distribution and midfield positioning. Also represents Norway at youth international level, showing his dual heritage.

8 MF CM

Tika de Jonge

NationalityNetherlands

Age23 (2003-03-11)

Height / Weight173cm / 66kg

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Previous ClubsNAC Breda, Feyenoord

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A central midfielder who spent time in Feyenoord's youth setup before developing through NAC Breda's academy. Known for precise passing and intelligent positioning. A technically proficient midfielder who controls play from the center of the park.

14 MF RW

Jorg Schreuders

NationalityNetherlands

Age22 (2004-09-09)

Height / Weight188cm / 76kg

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A Dutch winger born in Singapore who progressed through Groningen's academy via Be Quick 1887. Made his first-team debut in 2023. Despite his tall frame, possesses good pace and uses his direct running ability to create chances from the right flank.

16 MF

Alvin Vilhelm Valdemar Nordin

NationalitySweden

Age18 (2007-12-24)

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A midfielder born in 2007 who wears number 16 for Groningen in 2026/27, already featuring in the Eredivisie while still in his teens.

17 MF CM

David van der Werff

NationalityNetherlands

Age22 (2004-08-31)

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A young Groningen midfielder who shows composure on the ball and an ability to play progressive passes. Gradually earning more first-team involvement.

18 MF CM

Tygo Land

NationalityNetherlands

Age20 (2006-01-11)

Height / Weight168cm / 56kg

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Previous ClubsPSV Eindhoven

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A 19-year-old Dutch midfielder on loan from PSV Eindhoven. Despite his slight frame, possesses high technical quality and the ability to dictate the rhythm of play with his tempo passing. A promising talent with Dutch youth international experience.

24 MF CM

Pelle Clement

NationalityNetherlands

Age24 (2002-04-16)

Height / Weight183cm / 80kg

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Previous ClubsSparta Rotterdam, RKC Waalwijk, PEC Zwolle, Reading, Ajax Amsterdam

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A central midfielder developed at Ajax's academy who gained experience at Reading in the Championship and PEC Zwolle. Known for his precise passing and intelligent positioning, excelling at controlling the tempo of the game from midfield.

44 MF CM

Besnik Mashuku

NationalityKosovo

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A midfielder from Kosovo. Part of Groningen's squad, continuing to develop through midfield play.

53 MF

J. Hall

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A young midfielder from the club's academy, gaining experience in the first-team squad.

55 MF

Yénio Holder

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69 MF CM

Ryan Higgins

NationalityScotland

Age31 (1995-01-14)

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A Scottish midfielder who contributes with hard work and dedicated defensive effort in midfield.

9 FW CF

Brynjólfur Andersen Willumsson

NationalityIceland

Age26 (2000-08-12)

Height / Weight185cm / 82kg

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National TeamIceland

Previous ClubsKristiansund BK, Breiðablik

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An Icelandic international centre-forward who joined Groningen via Kristiansund BK from Breiðablik. Uses his physical strength for hold-up play and possesses a sharp eye for goal. Brother of NEC's Willum Thór Willumsson.

11 FW

Jacob Axel Per Ondrejka

NationalitySweden

Age24 (2002-09-02)

Height / Weight180cm / 73kg

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A Sweden international winger from Landskrona. He moved to Parma for around €7m via Elfsborg and Royal Antwerp, and arrived on loan in August 2026. Comfortable going outside or cutting in, he wears the number 11.

19 FW CF

Oskar Zawada

NationalityPoland

Age30 (1996-02-01)

Height / Weight192cm / 87kg

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Previous ClubsRKC Waalwijk, Wellington Phoenix, Stal Mielec, Raków Częstochowa, Wisła Płock, Arka Gdynia, Karlsruher SC, VfL Wolfsburg

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A towering 192cm Polish striker developed in Wolfsburg's academy. Has played across multiple countries including Poland, Germany, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. Excels as a target man with dominant aerial presence and serves as a focal point for the attack.

20 FW

Nils Eggens

NationalityNetherlands

Age21 (2005-04-08)

Height / Weight178cm / -

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Previous ClubsDe Graafschap, Groningen

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A forward born in 2005 who gained minutes on loan at De Graafschap. At 178cm he is a young option up front.

26 FW CF

Thom van Bergen

NationalityNetherlands

Age22 (2004-01-06)

Height / Weight180cm / 80kg

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A young forward from Groningen's academy. Shows a keen sense for goal and intelligent positioning inside the box. Gradually earning more first-team opportunities and is expected to be a key part of the club's attacking future.

34 FW ST

R. Metu

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A young forward promoted from Groningen's youth system. Building experience while aiming to establish himself in the first team.

- FW

Kaid Becker

NationalityNetherlands

Age19 (2007-07-08)

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Previous ClubsGroningen

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A forward from Netherlands. Joined FC Groningen after spells with Groningen.