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Height
6
Shirt
21 years
Jun 16, 2004
Right
Preferred foot
Netherlands
Country
€600.5K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2028
Contract end
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
Others
Central Midfielder
DM
CM

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches18%Shot attempts5%Goals22%
Chances created6%Aerial duels won75%Defensive contributions75%
Transfer value: €600.5K
Highest: €1M(Apr 30, 2025)
€1M
€770K
€510K
€260K
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Eerste Divisie 2025/2026

1
Goals
1
Assists
30
Started
35
Matches
2,706
Minutes played
6.88
Rating
4
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 17

Jong AZ Alkmaar
W3-0
90
0
0
0
0
6.8

Apr 12

Almere City FC
W2-1
85
0
0
0
0
7.3

Apr 6

Roda JC Kerkrade
W0-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.0

Apr 3

Jong PSV
W1-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.0

Mar 28

De Graafschap
L0-2
8
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 22

MVV Maastricht
W0-5
15
0
0
0
0
6.3

Mar 13

TOP Oss
W1-3
0
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 8

FC Den Bosch
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.5

Feb 27

FC Emmen
W0-3
33
0
0
0
0
6.4

Feb 24

ADO Den Haag
L0-1
34
0
0
0
0
6.4
Willem II

Apr 17

Eerste Divisie
Jong AZ Alkmaar
3-0
90‎’‎
6.8

Apr 12

Eerste Divisie
Almere City FC
2-1
85‎’‎
7.3

Apr 6

Eerste Divisie
Roda JC Kerkrade
0-1
90‎’‎
7.0

Apr 3

Eerste Divisie
Jong PSV
1-0
90‎’‎
7.0

Mar 28

Eerste Divisie
De Graafschap
0-2
8‎’‎
-
2025/2026

Season performance
Minutes played: 2,706

Shooting

Goals
1
Shots
9
Shots on target
3
Headed shots
2

Passing

Assists
1
Successful passes
909
Successful passes %
83.7%
Accurate long balls
63
Accurate long balls %
48.1%
Chances created
11
Big chances created
3
Successful crosses
3
Successful crosses %
23.1%

Possession

Successful dribbles
3
Successful dribbles %
27.3%
Duels won
158
Duels won %
59.2%
Aerial duels won
43
Aerial duels won %
53.8%
Touches
1,466
Touches in opposition box
14
Dispossessed
5
Fouls won
61
Penalties awarded
1

Defending

Defensive contributions
167
Tackles
51
Interceptions
43
Blocked shots
7
Fouls committed
40
Recoveries
94
Possession won final 3rd
4
Dribbled past
19
Clearances
66
Clean sheets
9
Goals conceded while on pitch
32

Discipline

Yellow cards
4
Red cards
0

News

About

Gijs Besselink is a 21-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Willem II, born on June 16, 2004, who is right-footed. Follow Gijs Besselink on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Eerste Divisie season, Gijs Besselink has recorded 1 goal, 1 assist, 2,706 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.88, 4 yellow cards.

Gijs Besselink scores highly on Matches, Minutes, and Started compared to defensive midfielders in the Eerste Divisie.

Gijs Besselink's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Gijs Besselink's next match is on April 24, 2026 when Willem II face FC Dordrecht in the Eerste Divisie.

Explore Gijs Besselink's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Gijs Besselink currently plays for Willem II alongside Thomas Didillon-Hödl, Alessandro Ciranni, Finn Stam, Justin Hoogma, Nick Doodeman, Calvin Twigt, Devin Haen, Jari Schuurman, Armin Culum, Jens Mathijsen, Amine Et-Taïbi, Samuel Bamba, Anass Zarrouk, Uriel van Aalst, Mounir El Allouchi, Wouter van der Steen, Per van Loon, Lasse Abildgaard, Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Dani Mathieu, Thomas Verheijdt, Raffael Behounek, Karst de Leeuw, Amine Lachkar, Boet van der Linden, Tygo Kotte, Feliciano de Ruijter, Julian van Esdonk, Pieter van Maarschalkerwaard, Kayen Scheepens, Siegert Baartmans, Junior Poortvliet, and Vince van der Bas. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Gijs Besselink's career has also included time at FC Twente.

Gijs Besselink is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Jurriën Timber, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan de Vrij, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Luciano Valente, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Justin Bijlow, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lieske Carleer, Daphne van Domselaar, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Renee van Asten, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Lotte Keukelaar, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Victoria Pelova, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Linde Veefkind, Kerstin Casparij, Lynn Groenewegen, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Kayleigh van Dooren, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Daniëlle de Jong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Gijs Besselink has competed in Eerste Divisie, KNVB Cup, Eredivisie, Europa League, and Champions League Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Gijs Besselink, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Gijs Besselink to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches18%Shot attempts5%Goals22%
Chances created6%Aerial duels won75%Defensive contributions75%

Career

Senior career

FC Twente (back from loan)Jul 2026 -
37
1
33
1
  • Matches
  • Goals

News

About

Gijs Besselink is a 21-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Willem II, born on June 16, 2004, who is right-footed. Follow Gijs Besselink on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Eerste Divisie season, Gijs Besselink has recorded 1 goal, 1 assist, 2,706 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.88, 4 yellow cards.

Gijs Besselink scores highly on Matches, Minutes, and Started compared to defensive midfielders in the Eerste Divisie.

Gijs Besselink's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Gijs Besselink's next match is on April 24, 2026 when Willem II face FC Dordrecht in the Eerste Divisie.

Explore Gijs Besselink's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Gijs Besselink currently plays for Willem II alongside Thomas Didillon-Hödl, Alessandro Ciranni, Finn Stam, Justin Hoogma, Nick Doodeman, Calvin Twigt, Devin Haen, Jari Schuurman, Armin Culum, Jens Mathijsen, Amine Et-Taïbi, Samuel Bamba, Anass Zarrouk, Uriel van Aalst, Mounir El Allouchi, Wouter van der Steen, Per van Loon, Lasse Abildgaard, Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Dani Mathieu, Thomas Verheijdt, Raffael Behounek, Karst de Leeuw, Amine Lachkar, Boet van der Linden, Tygo Kotte, Feliciano de Ruijter, Julian van Esdonk, Pieter van Maarschalkerwaard, Kayen Scheepens, Siegert Baartmans, Junior Poortvliet, and Vince van der Bas. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Gijs Besselink's career has also included time at FC Twente.

Gijs Besselink is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Jurriën Timber, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan de Vrij, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Luciano Valente, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Justin Bijlow, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lieske Carleer, Daphne van Domselaar, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Renee van Asten, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Lotte Keukelaar, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Victoria Pelova, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Linde Veefkind, Kerstin Casparij, Lynn Groenewegen, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Kayleigh van Dooren, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Daniëlle de Jong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Gijs Besselink has competed in Eerste Divisie, KNVB Cup, Eredivisie, Europa League, and Champions League Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Gijs Besselink, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Gijs Besselink to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.