Dutch League Transfer Rankings Highlight Israeli Players' Mixed Impact in 2025/26 Season

The Dutch Eredivisie has become a key stepping stone for several Israeli footballers recently, with local media outlet "Voetbal Primeur" (VP) ranking the league's transfers for the 2025/26 season. Among the top performers was Sharon Seri, formerly of Maccabi Haifa, who joined NEC Nijmegen from Antwerp and helped the team secure third place. VP praised Seri for his offensive contributions, involvement in ten goals, and valuable experience, noting that NEC received far more value than the transfer fee paid.

Another Israeli player in the top ten was Joris van Overeem, who moved from Maccabi Tel Aviv to SC Heerenveen. Ranked eighth, van Overeem was credited with providing the midfield stability Heerenveen needed, missing only one match and proving to be one of the squad's most reliable players. Similarly, Satu Lomkin, also from Maccabi Tel Aviv, ranked tenth after transferring to FC Twente. At 23, Lomkin grew into a defensive cornerstone, offering physicality and consistency that strengthened Twente's backline, making his relatively low transfer fee a worthwhile investment.

Conversely, Oscar Gluch had a disappointing season, finishing 20th in the rankings. Despite scoring six goals and providing six assists in 29 appearances, he lost his starting spot at Ajax and struggled with inconsistency. The biggest disappointment was Wesley Patati, ranked 114th. AZ Alkmaar paid a record fee for the former Maccabi Tel Aviv winger, but his impact remained limited. The interim coach publicly expressed dissatisfaction, expecting more responsibility from the Brazilian player given his price tag.

This ranking underscores the varied success of Israeli players in the Dutch league, with some emerging as key contributors while others have yet to meet expectations. The 2025/26 Eredivisie season thus reflects both promising developments and challenges for Israeli footballers abroad.