Joris van Overeem
based on the 2025/26 season · updated 20 Aug 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Utrecht.
Also this season
Earlier this season at Heerenveen — KNVB Beker: 4 apps, 0g 0a, 361 min
The headline Season rating covers his time at Utrecht; availability counts only fixtures while in this squad.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 6.7 |
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. On long-term scout potential he's rated 36.8. 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.
On the season, Overeem graded 58 for current form (age-blind), on 2 goals, 10 assists and 2.943 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 37 → 37). Over the 4 seasons on record his form has held fairly steady, peaking in 2025/26.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 37. 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.
Overeem is operating at his career peak — the 2025/26 level is the level.
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
Rated 36.8 overall — developing / rotation level. 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.
