 Heerkens with Willem II in 2013 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 September 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| VV Heeswijk | |||
| PSV | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Go Ahead Eagles | 75 | (8) |
| 2013–2024 | Willem II | 220 | (8) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Freek Heerkens (born 13 September 1989) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
After progressing through PSV' youth teams, Heerkens moved to Go Ahead Eagles in 2010. He made his professional debut for their first team on 16 August 2010, starting in a home match against Sparta Rotterdam. [1] Just a few months later, on 1 October of the same year, he notched his first goal in professional football during an impressive 8–0 victory against Dordrecht. [2]
Following three successful seasons with the club from Deventer, Heerkens joined Willem II, signing a two-year contract on 13 June 2013. [3] He made his debut for the Tricolores in a home match against Den Bosch on 4 August 2013, starting in a 2–2 draw. Throughout the 2013–14 season, he made 28 league appearances as the club clinched the Eerste Divisie title and secured promotion to the Eredivisie. [4]
Heerkens grew into team captain of Willem II, replacing Pol Llonch and Jordens Peters in that position. [5] [6] In September 2018, he extended his contract with Willem II until 2021. [7] In June 2021, he signed a one-year extension, keeping him in Tilburg until 2022. [8]
On 7 May 2022, Heerkens celebrated his 200th appearance for Willem II in a 2–0 victory against Heracles Almelo. [9] However, the season concluded with the club facing their relegation to the Eerste Divisie after Heerkens led the club to promotion eight years prior. [10] Despite relegation, he signed another one-year deal, extending his expiring contract until 2023. [11] In June 2023, he signed a third consecutive one-year contract extension, keeping him part of Willem II for his eleventh season. [12]
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