Thijme Verheijen

Thijme Verheijen (born 13 April 2003) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eerste Divisie club MVV.

Thijme Verheijen

Verheijen in 2022
Personal information
Date of birth	(2003-04-13) 13 April 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	Helmond, Netherlands
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	MVV
Youth career
2008–2012	RKVPVV
2012–2015	Helmond Sport
2015–2020	VVV-Venlo
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2025	VVV-Venlo	72	(8)
2025–	MVV	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15 May 2025

Career

VVV-Venlo

Verheijen made his senior debut for VVV-Venlo in the Eerste Divisie on 13 August 2021, starting in a 2–1 away loss to TOP Oss at the Frans Heesen Stadion.^[1]

He scored his first professional goal on 12 August 2022 in a 2–1 away win over De Graafschap at the De Vijverberg.^[2][3]

His performances at the start of the 2022–23 Eerste Divisie season earned him praise, with media describing him as "the revelation of the early season".^[4] He was noted for his late attacking runs into the penalty area and strength in individual duels.^[5] In 2023, he received the Jan Klaassens Award [nl], the club's annual prize for its best youth player.

MVV

On 25 June 2025, Verheijen signed a two-year contract with an option for a third season at MVV, continuing in the Eerste Divisie.^[6][7]

Career statistics

As of match played 1 April 2025

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
VVV-Venlo	2021–22	Eerste Divisie	6	0	0	0	—		6	0
	2022–23	Eerste Divisie	17	2	1	1	0	0	18	3
	2023–24	Eerste Divisie	24	3	0	0	—		24	3
	2024–25	Eerste Divisie	25	3	1	0	—		26	3
	Total		72	8	2	1	0	0	74	9
MVV	2025–26	Eerste Divisie	0	0	0	0	—		0	0
Career total			72	8	2	1	0	0	74	9