Joey Veerman is a Dutch professional footballer born in 1998, known for playing as a central midfielder.
He made his professional debut for FC Volendam in the Eerste Divisie on September 9, 2016.
Veerman signed with SC Heerenveen in August 2019, making his Eredivisie debut the next day.
Biography
Early Life and Background
Joey Veerman, born in 1998, is a talented Dutch professional footballer known for his role as a central midfielder. His journey in football began at a young age, leading him to make his professional debut with FC Volendam in the Eerste Divisie on September 9, 2016. This marked the start of a promising career in Dutch football.
Club Career
Veerman's career took a significant step forward when he signed with SC Heerenveen in August 2019, making his Eredivisie debut shortly after. His skills continued to shine, and on January 4, 2022, he joined PSV Eindhoven, where he quickly made an impact by scoring crucial goals, including a match-winner in the KNVB Cup semi-final. His performance in the 2023–24 season was particularly noteworthy, as he created the most chances in the Eredivisie, showcasing his playmaking abilities. In August 2026, Veerman signed with Borussia Dortmund, further elevating his career in the Bundesliga.
International Career
Veerman's international career began with the Netherlands national under-19 team, and he made his senior debut in June 2023 during the UEFA Nations League Finals. He scored his first international goal in March 2024 against Germany. However, his journey with the national team faced challenges, including a temporary retirement due to a fallout with then-coach Ronald Koeman. After a coaching change, Veerman returned to the national squad in 2026, indicating his resilience and commitment to representing his country.
Personal Life
Off the pitch, Joey Veerman shares a personal life with his girlfriend, Chantalle, and they have a son named Frenkie Joe. This aspect of his life reflects a balance between his professional commitments and family responsibilities, grounding him amidst the pressures of a football career.
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Career & Clubs
In March 2023, Veerman received his first official call-up to the Dutch senior national team for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers against France and Gibraltar, but then had to withdraw along with Cody Gakpo, Matthijs de Ligt, Sven Botman and Bart Verbruggen, due to a food poisoning outbreak linked to a chicken curry dinner served by the Dutch national team’s staff. On 18 June 2023, Joey Veerman made his senior debut for the Netherlands at the 2023 UEFA Nations League Finals when he came in as a substitute for Mats Wieffer against Italy. On 26 March 2024, he scored his first international goal in a friendly match against Germany. On 29 May 2024, Veerman was named in the Netherlands' squad for UEFA Euro 2024. Following a supposed poor showing at said Euros, Veerman did not receive a call-up from then head coach Ronald Koeman, culminating in a temporary retirement from the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Koeman attacked Veerman's character in a press conference, with Veerman refusing to play under Koeman. In 2026, after Xavi was announced as Koeman's replacement, Veerman returned in the national team's squad.
Club
As of match played 14 October 2026
International
As of match played 4 October 2026
As of match played 26 March 2024 Scores and results list Netherlands's goal tally first.
Volendam
Veerman made his professional debut in the Eerste Divisie for FC Volendam on 9 September 2016, in a game against VVV-Venlo. On 20 September 2016, he made his KNVB Cup debut against MVV Maastricht.
Heerenveen
On 30 August 2019, Veerman signed for Heerenveen in the Eredivisie. He made his Eredivisie debut a day after signing, coming on as a second-half substitute for fellow midfielder Jordy Bruijn in a 1–1 draw with Fortuna Sittard.
PSV
On 4 January 2022, Veerman signed a 4.5-year contract with PSV. On 16 January 2022, Veerman made his debut with the team as a second-half substitute in a 1–0 away win against Groningen. He scored the match winner against Go Ahead Eagles in the semi-final of the KNVB Cup on 2 March. PSV would defeat rivals Ajax in the final on 17 April. On 17 February 2022, Veerman made his continental debut in a 1–0 home win UEFA Conference League match as a starter against Maccabi Tel Aviv. On 28 October 2022, he scored PSV's first goal in a 2–0 win over Arsenal in the penultimate match of the UEFA Europa League group stage which secured a place in at least the knockout round play-offs. In the 2023–24 season, Veerman became the player with most chances created in Eredivisie in 130 occasions.
Borussia Dortmund
On 18 August 2026, Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund announced the signing of Veerman, contract until 30 June 2031.
- Club
- FC Volendam (2016–2019)
- Club
- PSV Eindhoven (2022–2026)
- Club
- Netherlands national under-19 football team (2016–2016)
- Club
- Netherlands national association football team (2023–)
- Club
- Borussia Dortmund (2026–)
- National team
- Netherlands
- Club
- SC Heerenveen (2019–2022)
Personal
Joey and girlfriend Chantalle have a son together named Frenkie Joe.
Clubs
- Netherlands national association football team2023current
- Borussia Dortmund2026current
- FC Volendam2016–2019
- Netherlands national under-19 football team2016–2016
- SC Heerenveen2019–2022
- PSV Eindhoven2022–2026
Played together with
Aad BakNetherlands national association football team · 1956–1956
Aad de JongNetherlands national association football team · 1950–1952
Aad MansveldNetherlands national association football team
Aaron MeijersFC Volendam · 2006–2010
Ab FafiéPSV Eindhoven · 1968–1971- Abdelhali ChaiatFC Volendam · 2004–2008
- Abdelkarim KissiSC Heerenveen · 2006–2006
Abdenasser El KhayatiPSV Eindhoven
Abdou DialloBorussia Dortmund · 2018–2019- Abdülhamit YıldızFC Volendam · 2006–2009
Abe LenstraNetherlands national association football team · 1940–1959- Abe LenstraSC Heerenveen · 1936–1954
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Identifiers & aliases
Johannes Cornelis Maria Veerman is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the Netherlands national team.
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