Sam Bisselink

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Sam Bisselink
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-09-02) 2 September 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Arnhem, Netherlands [1]
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Helmond Sport
Number 7
Youth career
–2013 Arnhemse Boys
2013–2022 De Graafschap
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022–2024 De Graafschap 16 (1)
2024– Helmond Sport 20 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 May 2025

Sam Bisselink (born 2 September 2003) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a winger for Eerste Divisie club Helmond Sport.

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Career

De Graafschap

Born in Arnhem, Bisselink started playing football for Arnhemse Boys before joining De Graafschap's youth academy. On 4 November 2022, Bisselink was named in De Graafschap's first-team squad for the first time for an away match against FC Den Bosch, making his debut in the 83rd minute as a substitute for Robin Schouten. [2] [3] A week later, on 11 November, he made his second appearance in a home match against FC Eindhoven, providing an assist in the 80th minute for Hicham Acheffay's 2–1 consolation goal. [4] On 16 December, he again featured as a substitute, replacing Hamza Bouihrouchane in the 80th minute of a home match against Willem II. [5]

Later in the season, Bisselink sustained a serious knee injury while playing for De Graafschap's under-21 team, sidelining him for the remainder of the campaign. [6] In May 2023, he signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing to a one-year deal with an option for a further season. [7] [8] [9]

On 23 August 2024, Bisselink scored his first senior goal, opening the score in a 2–2 Eerste Divisie draw against Jong Utrecht. [10] [11]

Helmond Sport

On 2 September 2024, Bisselink joined Eerste Divisie club Helmond Sport. [12] [13] He made his debut for the club on 21 October, starting in a 2–1 win over Roda JC. [14] [15]

Career statistics

As of match played 28 March 2025 [16]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague KNVB Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
De Graafschap 2022–23 Eerste Divisie 8020—100
2023–24 Eerste Divisie40000040
2024–25 Eerste Divisie4100—41
Total1612000181
Helmond Sport 2024–25 Eerste Divisie15010—160
Career total3113000341

    References

    1. ↑ "Sam Bisselink". Helmond Sport (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 17 November 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
    2. ↑ Giesen, Mick (3 November 2022). "De Graafschap treft met FC Den Bosch twee oud-Superboeren". REGIO8 (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 21 February 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
    3. ↑ Rondeel, Tim; Laar, Dean van het (4 November 2022). "De Graafschap doet zichzelf tekort en verliest van FC Den Bosch". REGIO8 (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 20 February 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
    4. ↑ Bijma, Jeroen (11 December 2022). "De Graafschap verliest opnieuw van club die bovenin meedraait in KKD, ook FC Eindhoven te sterk". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 March 2025.
    5. ↑ Sommerdijk, Jan; Maassen van den Brink, Sander (16 December 2022). "De Graafschap sluit dramatisch jaar af in stijl: 0–3 nederlaag". RTV Nunspeet (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 16 December 2022.
    6. ↑ Willemsen, Raymond (31 March 2022). "De Graafschap rest van seizoen zonder Sam Bisselink". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 March 2025.
    7. ↑ "Aanvaller Bisselink tekent eerste contract bij De Graafschap". De Graafschap (in Dutch). 3 May 2023. Archived from the original on 15 May 2023.
    8. ↑ "De Graafschap geeft van knieblessure herstellende Bisselink contract". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). 3 May 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
    9. ↑ Rondeel, Tim (3 May 2023). "Sam Bisselink tekent eerste contract voor De Graafschap". REGIO8 (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 20 February 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
    10. ↑ Willemsen, Raymond (23 August 2024). "Turbulente week eindigt voor De Graafschap met kater op het veld". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 March 2025.
    11. ↑ Willemsen, Raymond (25 August 2024). "Sam Bisselink was als prof reserve bij O21, maar scoort bij De Graafschap 1 als amateur". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 March 2025.
    12. ↑ "Helmond Sport versterkt zich met Sam Bisselink". Helmond Sport (in Dutch). 2 September 2024. Archived from the original on 2 November 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
    13. ↑ "De Graafschap ziet Bisselink naar Helmond Sport vertrekken". REGIO8 (in Dutch). 3 September 2024. Archived from the original on 13 October 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
    14. ↑ "Helmond Sport vs. Roda JC 2–1: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
    15. ↑ "Helmond grijpt koppositie na zege op Roda, ook achtervolger Excelsior wint". VoetbalPrimeur (in Dutch). 21 October 2024. Archived from the original on 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
    16. ↑ Sam Bisselink at Soccerway
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