Luuk Verheij

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Luuk Verheij
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-07-23) 23 July 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth Weert, Netherlands
Height 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Position(s)
Team information
Current team
 VVV-Venlo
Number 3
Youth career
–2021 ODA
2021–2024 FC Eindhoven
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2024–2025 FC Eindhoven 19 (1)
2025– VVV-Venlo 12 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:25, 1 January 2026 (UTC)

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.

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Career

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

As of match played 19 December 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
FC Eindhoven 2024–25 Eerste Divisie 19110—201
VVV-Venlo 2025–26 Eerste Divisie12110—131
Career total3122000332

    References

    1. ↑ "Luuk Verheij – FC ODA". FC ODA (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 1 January 2026. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
    2. ↑ 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.
    3. ↑ "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.
    4. ↑ "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.
    5. ↑ 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.
    6. ↑ "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.
    7. ↑ 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.
    8. ↑ "De Graafschap 3–2 VVV (8 aug., 2025) Wedstrijd Statistieken". ESPN (in Dutch). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
    9. ↑ "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.
    10. ↑ "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.
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