Joris van Overeem
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Heerenveen.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 34 | 2 | 10 | 3028 | 7.23 |
 KNVB Beker | 4 | 0 | 0 | 361 | 7.3 |
Scout report
J. van Overeem is a 32-year-old defensive midfielder at Heerenveen, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 10 assists in 34 appearances, a Season grade of 58, top 15% of Eredivisie defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 36.8, ranking 242nd of 284 in the Eredivisie. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (96.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.94 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Overeem.
Judged on this season alone, Overeem graded 58 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 15% of the 41 defensive midfielders in the Eredivisie, on 2 goals, 10 assists and 2.943 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 24 → 58). Across the 3 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 37, 37th of 41 of the 41 defensive midfielders in the Eredivisie. At 32 Overeem is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 11.3 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Overeem is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Heerenveen finished 8th of 18 · a mid-table side
2.94 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 34 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 10 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 96.1% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.36 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
Watch points
- Age curve. At 32, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 36.8, Overeem carries the 37th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Eredivisie of 41. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.94 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.8× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Eredivisie with 600+ minutes this season.
