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Height
22 years
Jun 16, 2004
Right
Preferred foot
Netherlands
Country
€802.5K
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Central Midfielder
Others
Defensive Midfielder
DM
CM

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches20%Shot attempts5%Goals21%
Chances created7%Aerial duels won75%Defensive contributions69%
Transfer value: €802.5K
Highest: €1M(Apr 30, 2025)
€1M
€770K
€510K
€260K
€0

Eerste Divisie 2025/2026

1
Goals
1
Assists
31
Started
36
Matches
2,796
Minutes played
6.89
Rating
4
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

May 23

FC Volendam
W1 - 2
120
0
0
1
0
7.3

May 20

FC Volendam
L1 - 2
90
0
1
1
0
8.3

May 16

Almere City FC
W2 - 0
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

May 13

Almere City FC
W0 - 1
90
0
0
0
0
6.9

May 9

RKC Waalwijk
D1 - 1
90
0
0
1
0
7.1

May 5

RKC Waalwijk
W0 - 1
90
0
0
0
0
6.8

Apr 24

FC Dordrecht
W1 - 2
90
0
0
0
0
7.1

Apr 17

Jong AZ Alkmaar
W3 - 0
90
0
0
0
0
6.8

Apr 12

Almere City FC
W2 - 1
85
0
0
0
0
7.3

Apr 6

Roda JC Kerkrade
W0 - 1
90
0
0
0
0
7.0
Willem II

May 23

Eredivisie Qualification
FC Volendam
W1 - 2
120‎’‎
7.3

May 20

Eredivisie Qualification
FC Volendam
L1 - 2
90‎’‎
8.3

May 16

Eredivisie Qualification
Almere City FC
W2 - 0
90‎’‎
7.6

May 13

Eredivisie Qualification
Almere City FC
W0 - 1
90‎’‎
6.9

May 9

Eredivisie Qualification
RKC Waalwijk
D1 - 1
90‎’‎
7.1
2025/2026

Season performance
Minutes played: 2,796

Shooting

Goals
1
Shots
9
Shots on target
3
Headed shots
2

Passing

Assists
1
Successful passes
946
Successful passes %
83.9%
Accurate long balls
65
Accurate long balls %
48.9%
Chances created
11
Big chances created
3
Successful crosses
3
Successful crosses %
21.4%

Possession

Successful dribbles
3
Successful dribbles %
27.3%
Duels won
162
Duels won %
59.8%
Aerial duels won
44
Aerial duels won %
54.3%
Touches
1,515
Touches in opposition box
14
Dispossessed
5
Fouls won
63
Penalties awarded
1

Defending

Defensive contributions
169
Tackles
52
Interceptions
43
Blocked shots
7
Fouls committed
40
Recoveries
96
Possession won final 3rd
4
Dribbled past
19
Clearances
67
Clean sheets
9
Goals conceded while on pitch
33

Discipline

Yellow cards
4
Red cards
0

News

About

Gijs Besselink is a 22-year-old football player who plays as a central midfielder for FC Twente, born on June 16, 2004, who is right-footed. Follow Gijs Besselink on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Eerste Divisie season, Gijs Besselink has recorded 1 goal, 1 assist, 2,796 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.89, 4 yellow cards.

Gijs Besselink scores highly on Matches, Minutes, and Started compared to central midfielders in the Eerste Divisie.

Gijs Besselink's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Gijs Besselink's next match is on July 4, 2026 when FC Twente face Aberdeen in the Club Friendlies.

Explore Gijs Besselink's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Gijs Besselink currently plays for FC Twente alongside Aske Adelgaard, Harrie Kuster, Juliën Mesbahi, Krzysztof Kurowski, Naci Ünüvar, Sayfallah Ltaief, Younes Taha, Lars Unnerstall, Mees Hilgers, Robin Pröpper, Mathias Kjølø, Marko Pjaca, Taylor Booth, Ricky van Wolfswinkel, Sam Lammers, Daan Rots, Guilherme Peixoto, Kristian Hlynsson, Issam El Maach, Thomas van den Belt, Sam Karssies, Przemyslaw Tyton, Stav Lemkin, Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink, Benjamin Nagel, Sondre Ørjasæter, Bart van Rooij, Yannick Gerritsen, Arno Verschueren, Nigel Groenewald, Max Bruns, Daouda Weidmann, and Ruud Nijstad. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Gijs Besselink's career has also included time at Willem II and FC Twente.

Gijs Besselink is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Marten de Roon, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Jan Paul van Hecke, Justin Kluivert, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Mats Wieffer, Robin Roefs, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Guus Til, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Frenkie de Jong, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Crysencio Summerville, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lize Kop, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Liz Rijsbergen, Daniëlle van de Donk, Esmee Brugts, Renee van Asten, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Daniëlle de Jong, Victoria Pelova, Kerstin Casparij, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Regina van Eijk. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Gijs Besselink has competed in Eerste Divisie, KNVB Cup, Eredivisie, Europa League, and Champions League Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Gijs Besselink, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Gijs Besselink to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches20%Shot attempts5%Goals21%
Chances created7%Aerial duels won75%Defensive contributions69%

Career

Senior career

FC Twente (back from loan)Jul 2026 - now
44
1
33
1
  • Matches
  • Goals

News

About

Gijs Besselink is a 22-year-old football player who plays as a central midfielder for FC Twente, born on June 16, 2004, who is right-footed. Follow Gijs Besselink on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Eerste Divisie season, Gijs Besselink has recorded 1 goal, 1 assist, 2,796 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.89, 4 yellow cards.

Gijs Besselink scores highly on Matches, Minutes, and Started compared to central midfielders in the Eerste Divisie.

Gijs Besselink's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Gijs Besselink's next match is on July 4, 2026 when FC Twente face Aberdeen in the Club Friendlies.

Explore Gijs Besselink's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Gijs Besselink currently plays for FC Twente alongside Aske Adelgaard, Harrie Kuster, Juliën Mesbahi, Krzysztof Kurowski, Naci Ünüvar, Sayfallah Ltaief, Younes Taha, Lars Unnerstall, Mees Hilgers, Robin Pröpper, Mathias Kjølø, Marko Pjaca, Taylor Booth, Ricky van Wolfswinkel, Sam Lammers, Daan Rots, Guilherme Peixoto, Kristian Hlynsson, Issam El Maach, Thomas van den Belt, Sam Karssies, Przemyslaw Tyton, Stav Lemkin, Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink, Benjamin Nagel, Sondre Ørjasæter, Bart van Rooij, Yannick Gerritsen, Arno Verschueren, Nigel Groenewald, Max Bruns, Daouda Weidmann, and Ruud Nijstad. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Gijs Besselink's career has also included time at Willem II and FC Twente.

Gijs Besselink is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Marten de Roon, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Jan Paul van Hecke, Justin Kluivert, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Mats Wieffer, Robin Roefs, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Guus Til, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Frenkie de Jong, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Crysencio Summerville, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lize Kop, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Liz Rijsbergen, Daniëlle van de Donk, Esmee Brugts, Renee van Asten, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Daniëlle de Jong, Victoria Pelova, Kerstin Casparij, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Regina van Eijk. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Gijs Besselink has competed in Eerste Divisie, KNVB Cup, Eredivisie, Europa League, and Champions League Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Gijs Besselink, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Gijs Besselink to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.