Willem II

Biography and Profile of Willem II

Willem II is a professional football club based in Tilburg, Netherlands. Currently competing in Eerste Divisie, they play their home matches at the iconic Koning Willem II Stadion. The team has built a formidable reputation both domestically and in continental competitions. Follow Willem II on FotLive for real-time scores, team stats, and transfer news.

Standout Performers & Ratings

During the current campaign, Nick Doodeman has emerged as the standout performer for Willem II, delivering consistently excellent displays that have earned him a team-high 7.55 rating. He is flanked in influence by Devin Haen and Raffael Behounek, who have also impressed with seasonal ratings of 7.46 and 7.21 respectively.

Top Scorers & Offensive Output

Providing the cutting edge in attack, Devin Haen has been the primary source of goals for Willem II, leading the team's scoring charts with 18 goals so far this season, supported by key playmaker Nick Doodeman who registered 17 assists.

Recent Match Log

• May 23, 2026: win away 1-2 vs FC Volendam (Eredivisie Qualification)
• May 20, 2026: loss at home 1-2 vs FC Volendam (Eredivisie Qualification)
• May 16, 2026: win at home 2-0 vs Almere City FC (Eredivisie Qualification)
• May 13, 2026: win away 0-1 vs Almere City FC (Eredivisie Qualification)
• May 9, 2026: draw at home 1-1 vs RKC Waalwijk (Eredivisie Qualification)

Current League Standings & Position

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	ADO Den Haag	38	29	2	7	+53	89
2	Cambuur	38	23	9	6	+27	78
3	Willem II	38	20	8	10	+17	68
4	De Graafschap	38	18	9	11	+16	63
5	Almere City FC	38	18	4	16	+15	58
6	RKC Waalwijk	38	16	10	12	+12	58
7	Jong PSV	38	17	5	16	+2	56
8	Roda JC Kerkrade	38	14	13	11	+5	55
9	FC Den Bosch	38	14	9	15	-4	51
10	FC Dordrecht	38	12	11	15	-8	47
11	FC Eindhoven	38	14	5	19	-18	47
12	Jong FC Utrecht	38	12	10	16	-4	46
13	VVV-Venlo	38	13	6	19	-8	45
14	FC Emmen	38	12	9	17	-14	45
15	Vitesse	38	15	11	12	+9	44
16	TOP Oss	38	11	11	16	-10	44
17	Jong AZ Alkmaar	38	12	4	22	-15	40
18	Helmond Sport	38	10	9	19	-20	39
19	MVV Maastricht	38	9	11	18	-32	38
20	Jong Ajax	38	9	8	21	-23	35

Official Squad & Player Roster

The active squad for Willem II consists of the following player roster classified by positions:

Goalkeepers: Karst de Leeuw (Netherlands), Thomas Didillon-Hödl (France), Wouter van der Steen (Netherlands)

Defenders: Alessandro Ciranni (Belgium), Amine Et-Taïbi (Belgium), Feliciano de Ruijter (Netherlands), Finn Stam (Netherlands), Jens Mathijsen (Netherlands), Julian van Esdonk (Netherlands), Junior Poortvliet (Netherlands), Justin Hoogma (Netherlands), Kayen Scheepens (Netherlands), Nathan Tjoe-A-On (Indonesia), Per van Loon (Netherlands)

Midfielders: Amine Lachkar (Netherlands), Anass Zarrouk (Netherlands), Armin Culum (Sweden), Atakan Akkaynak, Bartholomew Ogbeche, Boet van der Linden (Netherlands), Calvin Twigt (Netherlands), Dani Mathieu (Netherlands), Devin Haen (Netherlands), Gijs Besselink (Netherlands), Jari Schuurman (Netherlands), Joeri Schroijen, John Stegeman (Netherlands), Kristof Aelbrecht (Belgium), Lasse Abildgaard (Denmark), Mika de Jonge (Netherlands), Mounir El Allouchi (Netherlands), Nick Doodeman (Netherlands), Pieter van Maarschalkerwaard (Netherlands), Samuel Bamba (Germany), Tygo Kotte (Netherlands), Uriel van Aalst (Netherlands), Vince van der Bas (Netherlands)

Forwards: Siegert Baartmans (Netherlands), Thomas Verheijdt (Netherlands)

Willem II transfers: New signings include Finn Stam (from AZ Alkmaar), Calvin Twigt (from Go Ahead Eagles), Samuel Bamba (from Bochum), Finn Stam (from AZ Alkmaar) and Gijs Besselink (from FC Twente). Players transferred out include Raffael Behounek (to Wolfsberger AC), Raffael Behounek (to Wolfsberger AC), Runar Thor Sigurgeirsson (to Sønderjyske) and Ringo Meerveld (to SC Heerenveen).

Head Coach & Management

John Stegeman is the current head coach of Willem II. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 53% win rate across 38 matches, averaging 1.79 points per game. Previously, Kristof Aelbrecht managed the club for 1 seasons, recording 0 wins from 4 matches (a 0% win rate).

Home Ground & Facilities

Willem II hosts their home matches at the historic Koning Willem II Stadion located in Tilburg. The stadium has a total seating capacity of 37,994 spectators, generating a vibrant home atmosphere during matchdays.

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