Joris van Overeem explained

Joris van Overeem
Birth Date:1 June 1994
Birth Place:Amsterdam, Netherlands
Height:1.81 m[1]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Maccabi Tel Aviv
Clubnumber:14
Youthyears1:1999–2006
Youthclubs1:FC Abcoude
Youthyears2:2006–2013
Youthclubs2:AZ
Years1:2013–2018
Clubs1:AZ
Caps1:85
Goals1:10
Years2:2014–2015
Clubs2:Dordrecht (loan)
Caps2:34
Goals2:2
Years3:2016–2017
Clubs3:Jong AZ
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2018–2022
Clubs4:Utrecht
Caps4:103
Goals4:5
Years5:2022–
Clubs5:Maccabi Tel Aviv
Caps5:36
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2009–2010
Nationalteam1:Netherlands U16
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2010–2011
Nationalteam2:Netherlands U17
Nationalcaps2:8
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2011–2012
Nationalteam3:Netherlands U18
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2013
Nationalteam4:Netherlands U19
Nationalcaps4:2
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2013–2014
Nationalteam5:Netherlands U20
Nationalcaps5:3
Nationalgoals5:0
Nationalyears6:2014–2017
Nationalteam6:Netherlands U21
Nationalcaps6:11
Nationalgoals6:0
Club-Update:16 April 2024
Ntupdate:30 December 2017

Joris van Overeem (born 1 June 1994) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Club career

AZ

Van Overeem joined AZ's youth academy from FC Abcoude in 2006. His made his senior debut for AZ on 30 October 2013, during a KNVB Cup fixture against Achilles '29. He entered the match as a substitute for Jeffrey Gouweleeuw in the 69th minute and sealed his debut with a goal in the 88th minute, contributing to a resounding 7–0 home victory.[2] On 12 December 2013, he marked his European debut for AZ in the UEFA Europa League away clash against Greek team PAOK, which ended in a 2–2 draw. He entered the game in the 89th minute, replacing Ridgeciano Haps.[3]

In July 2014, Van Overeem joined recently promoted Eredivisie club Dordrecht on a one-season loan deal.[4] On 9 August 2014, he made his debut in the Eredivisie against Heerenveen; in a match that ended in a 2–1 away victory, where he both opened and scored his debut senior league goal.[5] Van Overeem served as a regular starter for Dordrecht during that season. Unfortunately, both he and the club experienced relegation at the season's conclusion, and he returned to AZ.[6]

Utrecht

In May 2018, Van Overeem joined Eredivisie club Utrecht on a four-year contract.[7] He was mainly a starter during the following four seasons, scoring six goals in 116 appearances for the club.

Maccabi Tel Aviv

On 13 June 2022, van Overeem signed a three-year contract with Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Tel Aviv.[8]

Style of play

Van Overeem has been characterised as a "modern midfielder" due to his versatility in various positions. His dynamic and attacking style enables him to create scoring opportunities for his teammates effectively. As a youth player, he idolised Cesc Fàbregas.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: J. van Overeem: Profiel . Voetbal International . 17 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231217102957/https://www.vi.nl/spelers/joris-van-overeem/profiel . 17 December 2023.
  2. Web site: AZ vs. Achilles '29 7–0: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 17 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230422221225/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/10/30/netherlands/knvb-beker/stichting-az/achilles-1929/1596002/ . 22 April 2023.
  3. Web site: PAOK vs. AZ 2–2: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 17 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231119075658/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/12/12/europe/uefa-cup/paok-fc/stichting-az/1584843/ . 19 November 2023.
  4. News: FC Dordrecht haalt jeugdspeler AZ . 17 December 2023 . nos.nl . 25 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210126173914/https://nos.nl/artikel/679110-fc-dordrecht-haalt-jeugdspeler-az.html . 26 January 2021 . nl.
  5. Web site: Heerenveen vs. Dordrecht 1–2: Summary .
  6. News: FC Dordrecht degradeert naar Jupiler League . 17 December 2023 . NOS . 19 April 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230910210838/https://nos.nl/artikel/2031173-fc-dordrecht-degradeert-naar-jupiler-league . 10 September 2023 . nl.
  7. News: Van Overeem tekent bij FC Utrecht . 17 December 2023 . NOS . 14 May 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230828065811/https://nos.nl/artikel/2231788-van-overeem-tekent-bij-fc-utrecht . 28 August 2023 . nl.
  8. Web site: Maccabi Tel Aviv. Joris van Overeem signs 3-year-deal at Maccabi. 13 June 2022. 20 July 2022.
  9. Web site: Jeugdspeler aan het woord: Joris van Overeem . AZ . 17 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231217105139/https://www.az.nl/nl/nieuws/jeugdspeler-aan-het-woord-joris-van-overeem . 17 December 2023 . nl . 3 December 2008.