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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Eredivisie End of Season Review: Heracles Almelo
Finish position: 14th Overview: Heracles matched their 2023/2024 season with another 14th place finish in the Eredivisie. The side had been pushing for play-off positions prior to their relegation in 2022, and perhaps they are now setting themselves up as a side that could do the same next season. This year they finished with more points than last year and were closer to a top nine placing. However, with the likes of RKC Waalwijk and Almere City going down, two of the weaker sides in the league are now gone, so they will have to be careful that they do not succumb to another relegation battle next season. Head coach Erwin van de Looi has kept them up twice but is leaving the club this summer. Advertisement Player of the season: Brian de Keersmaecker 25-year-old Belgian midfielder Brian de Keersmaecker was a standout performer for the side and was their official player of the season. In 31 games he scored fie goals and provided three assists. At the other end, his ability to protect the defence and win the ball back for the side was evident, as he was involved in more successful defensive actions than 82% of players in his position across the league (according to FotMob data). Young player of the season: Mimeirhel Benita On loan from Feyenoord, Benita had a more enjoyable season than last year when relegated with Excelsior. The full-back played 32 games for the side and provided one assist. However, he was decent defensively, with the 21-year-old completing more defensive actions than 94% of his fellow Eredivisie right-backs, while also winning more aerial duals than 77% of his league compatriots. Advertisement Summer needs: The side have already made one signing, with Tristan van Gilst coming in on a free from De Graafschap. They will have to be active again this summer with a number of loanees returning to their parent clubs. Strengthening at the back could also be a viable option, with Heracles having conceded 63 goals in 34 games, only one less than bottom of the table Almere City. It gave them the third worst defensive record in the league. Grade: B GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson
The Mainichi
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Football: Ueda scores 7th goal of season as Feyenoord beat RKC
BERLIN (Kyodo) -- Japan forward Ayase Ueda scored his seventh goal of the Dutch Eredivisie season for Feyenoord in a 2-0 win at home to RKC Waalwijk on Wednesday. Ueda completed the scoring in the 69th minute at De Kuip, drilling home a low left-footed shot from inside the box after Brazilian attacker Igor Paixao had played him through. Paixao headed in the opener in first-half stoppage time for Feyenoord, who are guaranteed to finish third with a game left, giving them a place in next season's Champions League qualifying round.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Heerenveen and Jahanbakhsh struggle to strike a new deal
Alireza Jahanbakhsh (31) has likely played his last match for SC Heerenveen. The attacker has been injured and will be sidelined for weeks, and thus until the end of the season. This comes via head coach Robin Veldman on Omroep Abe, a podcast of the Leeuwarder Courant. It is unclear what Jahanbakhsh is suffering from; as Veldman only said that the attacker is no longer being counted on for this season. With the Iranian has an expiring contract, the collaboration with Heerenveen looks to be ending quietly. Advertisement The 92-time international wants to look for an adventure outside the Netherlands for next season. He was already looking for that last year, but because Jahanbakhsh was busy obtaining his Dutch passport, he decided to stay in the Eredivisie longer. Jahanbakhsh was added to the Heerenveen selection in early November. Before that, he had been without a club for a few months, following his departure from Feyenoord. The right winger played 19 league matches for the Frisians, 16 of which as a starter. He lost his place in the team last month to Jacob Trenskow, who had returned from an injury; against NEC, Jahanbakhsh did not leave the bench. The veteran scored three times for Heerenveen. Heerenveen are currently eighth in the Eredivisie and will play against RKC Waalwijk (away), Go Ahead Eagles (away) and Feyenoord (home) this season. After that, Veldman's team hopes to qualify for the European play-offs. GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield
Ya Biladi
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
«Everything went downhill» : Moroccan footballer Ihattaren reflects on losing his father
In a rare emotional moment, Moroccan footballer Mohamed Ihattaren shared a personal story about his late father during an appearance on Matchday by Supergaande. The RKC Waalwijk player reflected on how his father's presence shaped his early career—and how his passing marked the start of a difficult period. «When my dad was around, I could always say: my father's here. That gave me so much peace of mind—I could just focus and perform», Ihattaren said, offering a message to all footballing fathers. «You have to be present, no matter what. You have no idea how much that means to a boy». He admitted the loss still weighs heavily. «When that was taken away from me, everything started to go downhill. Yeah, I still struggle with it», he said. Ihattaren described how his father was always in the crowd, standing with the fans behind the fences. «Everyone knew: that's my dad. That gave me such a boost. I used to think, I'm going to buy all of Morocco for you», he said with a heavy heart. Today, he says, that motivation has shifted. «Now I feel that way about my mom. These past few years, I haven't given her what she deserves, because I wasn't in a good place. But now, she's my drive», he promised. Born in Utrecht, Netherlands, to Moroccan parents, Mohamed Ihattaren currently plays as an attacking midfielder for RKC Waalwijk. A former PSV Eindhoven prodigy, he made his professional debut at 16. He later joined Juventus in 2021 but never played for them, with loan spells at Sampdoria and Ajax, followed by a brief stint at Slavia Prague. After personal struggles and a career downturn—compounded by allegations of ties to a Mocro Maffia member and accusations of domestic abuse—he returned to the Eredivisie in 2024, hoping to relaunch his career.
