Joran Hardeman

Joran Hardeman (born 21 April 2002) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Eerste Divisie club De Graafschap.

Joran Hardeman

Personal information
Date of birth	(2002-04-21) 21 April 2002 (age 23)
Place of birth	Veenendaal, Netherlands
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	De Graafschap
Number	14
Youth career
0000–2016	GVVV
2016–2017	Utrecht
2017–2023	De Graafschap
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	De Graafschap	30	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11 May 2025

Career

Born in Veenendaal, Province of Utrecht, Hardeman started playing youth football career at hometown club GVVV before moving to the youth academy of Utrecht.^[2][3] After his time at Utrecht, he transitioned to the youth academy of De Graafschap.^[2]

In April 2023, he signed his first professional contract with De Graafschap until the summer of 2024, with an option for an additional year.^[4] That same month, on 21 April 2023, Hardeman made his professional debut in the home match against ADO Den Haag, replacing Jan Lammers in the 82nd minute of a 1–0 home loss.^[5]

Hardeman had his breakthrough season for De Graafschap during the 2023–24 season under the guidance of head coach Jan Vreman. He made his first start on 31 October 2023, in a KNVB Cup victory over Emmen, contributing to his club's clean sheet.^[6] Since then, he solidified his position as a starting centre-back, establishing himself in the team from January 2024 onwards.^[7]

Career statistics

As of match played 29 October 2024^[8]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			KNVB Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
De Graafschap	2022–23	Eerste Divisie	1	0	0	0	—		1	0
	2023–24	Eerste Divisie	19	0	2	0	2[a]	0	23	0
	2024–25	Eerste Divisie	8	1	1	0	—		9	1
Career total			28	1	3	0	2	0	33	1

1. Appearances in Eredivisie play-offs