Luuk Verheij
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 July 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Weert, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | VVV-Venlo | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2021 | ODA | ||
| 2021–2024 | FC Eindhoven | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2025 | FC Eindhoven | 19 | (1) |
| 2025– | VVV-Venlo | 26 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 28 April 2026 | |||
Luuk Verheij (born 23 July 2005) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a right-back or centre-back for Eerste Divisie club VVV-Venlo.
Career
[edit]Born in Weert, Limburg, Verheij began his football career at local club FC ODA before being scouted by FC Eindhoven in 2021.[1][2] He spent three seasons in Eindhoven's youth academy before being promoted to the first team ahead of the 2024–25 season. He made his professional debut in the Eerste Divisie on 9 August 2024, coming on as a substitute in the 80th minute for Farouq Limouri during a 2–0 home victory over FC Den Bosch.[3] On 22 September 2024, Verheij scored his first senior goal in a 4–0 away win against TOP Oss. He doubled Eindhoven's lead shortly after half-time, converting an assist from Sven Blummel.[4][5]
Having featured for Eindhoven on an amateur contract, Verheij joined VVV-Venlo on a free transfer in June 2025, signing a two-year professional deal with the club.[6][7] He made his debut on 8 August, the opening matchday of the season, in a 3–2 away defeat against De Graafschap, coming on as a substitute in the 76th minute for Michael Davis.[8][9] On 17 October, Verheij scored his first competitive goal for VVV in a 4–0 home win over FC Emmen.[10]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 20 March 2026
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| FC Eindhoven | 2024–25 | Eerste Divisie | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 20 | 1 | |
| VVV-Venlo | 2025–26 | Eerste Divisie | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 22 | 1 | |
| Career total | 40 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 2 | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Luuk Verheij – FC ODA". FC ODA (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 1 January 2026. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ↑ Kleinen, Jelle (20 June 2025). "VVV versterkt zich met verdediger uit eigen provincie" [VVV sign defender from within the province]. L1 Nieuws (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 1 January 2026. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ↑ "Blauwwitten winnen seizoensopener met 2–0" [Blue and Whites win season opener 2–0]. FC Eindhoven (in Dutch). 9 August 2024. Archived from the original on 16 June 2025. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ↑ "Eindhoven wint in Oss eindelijk weer eens en vindt aansluiting" [Eindhoven end winless run in Oss and move back into contention]. Voetbal International (in Dutch). 22 September 2024. Archived from the original on 16 June 2025. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ↑ Hermus, Bob (23 September 2024). "Luuk Verheij breekt de ban voor FC Eindhoven op heerlijke middag: 'Het gaat allemaal heel snel'" [Luuk Verheij breaks the deadlock for FC Eindhoven on delightful afternoon: 'Everything is happening so fast']. Eindhovens Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ↑ "VVV-Venlo voegt verdediger Luuk Verheij toe aan selectie" [VVV-Venlo add defender Luuk Verheij to squad]. VVV-Venlo (Press release) (in Dutch). 20 June 2025. Archived from the original on 1 January 2026. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ↑ Esseveldt, Luuk van (20 June 2025). "VVV kaapt Limburgse verdediger weg bij FC Eindhoven" [VVV snatch Limburg defender from FC Eindhoven]. De Limburger (in Dutch). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ↑ "De Graafschap 3–2 VVV (8 aug., 2025) Wedstrijd Statistieken". ESPN (in Dutch). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ↑ "De Graafschap maatje te groot voor VVV" [De Graafschap too strong for VVV]. Omroep Venlo (in Dutch). 8 August 2025. Archived from the original on 1 January 2026. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ↑ "VVV-Venlo bezorgt Uneken droomdebuut met ruime zege op FC Emmen" [VVV-Venlo hand Uneken dream debut with emphatic win over FC Emmen]. VVV-Venlo (in Dutch). 17 October 2025. Archived from the original on 1 January 2026. Retrieved 1 January 2026.