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Stijn Middendorp

Personal information
Full name	Stijn Robbe Middendorp
Date of birth	(2004-02-12) 12 February 2004
Place of birth	Rotterdam, Netherlands
Height	1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Anorthosis Famagusta
Number	36
Youth career
–2024	Excelsior
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024–2026	Excelsior	8	(0)
2026–	Anorthosis Famagusta	12	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14 June 2026

Stijn Robbe Middendorp (born 12 February 2004) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Cypriot club Anorthosis Famagusta.

Club career

Excelsior

Middendorp played in the youth academy of Excelsior Rotterdam and made his debut in the first team at the start of the 2024/25 season. On 16 August 2024, Excelsior won 3–1 against De Graafschap in the Eerste Divisie. Coach Ruben den Uil brought Middendorp on as a substitute for Cedric Hatenboer in injury time in the second half. Later that season, he played twice more for Excelsior, which was promoted to the Eredivisie as runner-up. In preparation for the 2025/26 season, Middendorp was invited to join the first team. On 5 December 2025, he was allowed to start in the starting lineup against FC Groningen. After a goal by Thom van Bergen, Middendorp received a direct red card from referee Martijn Vos. FC Groningen ultimately won 0–2.

Anorthosis Famagusta

On 31 January 2026, Middendorp joined Cypriot First Division club Anorthosis Famagusta on a free transfer from Excelsior Rotterdam. He signed an amateur contract with the club until 31 May 2027.

External links

• Stijn Middendorp at Soccerway
• Stijn Middendorp at WorldFootball.net