Bjorn van Zijl
De Graafschap/
-Player Info
Bjorn van Zijl is a promising young Dutch defender currently developing at Eerste Divisie club VVV-Venlo. Born on July 9, 2004, van Zijl is a product of VVV-Venlo's own youth academy, a system known for nurturing local talent. He made his professional debut for the club at a young age, demonstrating a maturity and composure on the ball that belies his years. As a central defender, his key attributes include strong aerial ability, good positioning, and confidence in possession to start attacks from the back. While his career is in its early stages and major team honors are yet to come, his rapid progression through the ranks marks him as one to watch. Van Zijl's style is that of a modern, ball-playing center-back. At just 21 years old, he represents the future of VVV-Venlo's defense and has the potential for a significant career ahead.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/07/01
VVV Venlo
De Graafschap500000€
Transfer
2025/01/31
VVV Venlo U21VVV VenloSigned
2025/01/31
VVV Venlo U21VVV VenloSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
De Graafschap
NED Eerste Divisie2026-2027
Matches
Games Played
8
Games Started
4
Minutes Per Game
345
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
2
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
7
Accurate Passes Per Game
28
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
3
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
5
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
4
Interceptions Per Game
2
Clearances Per Game
4
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
6
Be Fouled Per Game
3