Player: Joris van Overeem
Nationality: Dutch (Netherlands)
Position: Midfielder (central / defensive)
Notable clubs:
- AZ Alkmaar (youth and senior squad involvement)
- FC Utrecht (senior career — significant appearances)
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva (Israel)
- Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel)
Career summary:
- Born 17 February 1994 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- Developed in AZ Alkmaar's youth academy after earlier youth spells (including local clubs).
- Broke through to professional football with FC Utrecht, where he established himself as a reliable central/defensive midfielder and made the majority of his Eredivisie appearances.
- Moved to Israel later in his career, featuring for Hapoel Be'er Sheva and then Maccabi Tel Aviv, continuing to play in top-flight Israeli football.
- Known for good passing range, tactical awareness and set-piece ability (free kicks/long throws), contributing both defensively and to build-up play.
Honours & notes:
- Contributed to club performances in domestic leagues and cup competitions; specific honours vary by season and club.
- Has experience in UEFA club competition qualifying rounds during spells at Dutch and Israeli clubs.
Typical statistics (overview): Across his senior career he has accumulated well over 200 club appearances combined ( Eredivisie and Israeli Premier League ), with a modest goal tally befitting a deeper-lying midfielder.
Current status: Continued professional career in Israel in recent seasons; for up-to-the-minute club and appearance status consult the latest club roster or sports database, as transfers and squads change each season.