Remco Balk

Groningen

Balk was born in Zuidhorn, Province of Groningen where he started playing football for local side VV Zuidhorn before joining FC Groningen's academy in 2012. In 2018, he signed a professional contract with the club, keeping him part of Groningen until 2021. On 25 September 2020, Balk made his professional debut in a 3–1 Eredivisie loss to Twente, replacing Ramon Pascal Lundqvist in the 66th minute. In the following league game on 4 October, Balk made his first start and scored his first professional goal, which proved to be decisive, as Groningen beat Ajax 1–0.

Utrecht

On 20 January 2021, Balk's transfer to division rivals Utrecht was announced, with him signing a deal until 2025. Upon signing, the club's technical director Jordy Zuidam stated: "Remco is a dynamic player with excellent technical skills ... He possesses a tremendous drive and a strong mentality. We are convinced that Remco is a great fit for FC Utrecht, and we're thrilled to welcome him here." His debut for Utrecht followed on 24 January, coming on as a substitute for Bart Ramselaar in the 84th minute of a 1–0 victory against Sparta Rotterdam. Subsequently, Balk alternated between playing matches for both the first and second team of Utrecht, the latter in the second tier.

Cambuur

Balk was sent on a one-season loan to Eredivisie club Cambuur on 2 June 2022. The deal did not include an option to buy. After signing, Balk stated that he had signed with Cambuur because he…

As of match played 13 April 2025

Growing up in Zuidhorn, Balk worked as dishwasher in his father's restaurant "Balk Restaurant en Zalencentrum".