Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Joeri Jesse Heerkens
19 years old
Ajax 
Eredivisie Position
Goalkeeper
Height
-
Weight
-
Date of Birth - Nationality
08 May 2006 - Netherlands
Birth City
Ranking
5th
— Eredivisie
Statistics of J. Heerkens — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
0
Starts
0
Minutes played
0
Saves
0
Average rating
0/10
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🧤 Goalkeeper stats
Saves
0
Goals conceded
0
Penalties saved
0
📊 General
Appearances
30
Starts
30
Minutes played
2629
Saves
117
Average rating
7.54/10
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
🧤 Goalkeeper stats
Saves
117
Goals conceded
34
Penalties saved
3
Standings Eredivisie 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV Eindhoven | 33 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 96 | 44 | +52 | 81 | WDWWW |
| 2 |  Feyenoord | 33 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 68 | 44 | +24 | 62 | DWWDD |
| 3 |  Twente | 33 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 58 | 35 | +23 | 58 | WDDWW |
| 4 |  NEC Nijmegen | 33 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 75 | 52 | +23 | 56 | LDDDW |
| 5 |  Ajax | 33 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 62 | 41 | +21 | 55 | LDWWL |
| 6 |  AZ Alkmaar | 33 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 55 | 48 | +7 | 51 | DDDWW |
| 7 |  Heerenveen | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 57 | 51 | +6 | 50 | WWLW |
| 8 |  Utrecht | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 53 | 42 | +11 | 50 | WWLWL |
| 9 |  Groningen | 33 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 47 | 44 | +3 | 45 | WLLDW |
| 10 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 38 | 59 | -21 | 43 | LDLLD |
| 11 |  Fortuna Sittard | 33 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 49 | 61 | -12 | 39 | WLLDL |
| 12 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 33 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 53 | 51 | +2 | 38 | LDDDW |
| 13 |  PEC Zwolle | 33 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 44 | 69 | -25 | 37 | LWLDL |
| 14 |  Excelsior | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 40 | 54 | -14 | 35 | DWWDL |
| 15 |  Telstar | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 47 | 54 | -7 | 34 | WDWLL |
| 16 |  FC Volendam | 33 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 34 | 53 | -19 | 32 | DLWLD |
| 17 |  NAC Breda | 32 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 30 | 55 | -25 | 25 | LLDD |
| 18 |  Heracles | 33 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 34 | 83 | -49 | 19 | LLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Ajax
A. Hani
J. Heerkens
M. Paes
P. Reverson
V. Jaroš
A. Bouwman
A. Gaaei
J. Mokio
J. Šutalo
K. Itakura
L. Jetten
Lucas Rosa
M. Verkuijl
M. van der Lans
O. Wijndal
O. Zinchenko
T. Tomiyasu
Y. Baas
A. Ouazane
D. Klaassen
Jinairo Johnson
K. Fitz-Jim
Mohamed Abdalla
O. Gloukh
Rayane Bounida
S. Berghuis
Sean Steur
Y. Regeer
Don-Angelo Christoffel Annum-Assamoah Konadu
E. Ünüvar
K. Dolberg
M. Carrizo
M. Godts
O. Edvardsen
P. Nash
W. Weghorst
Career of J. Heerkens since 2018
2025/2026
Ajax
Ajax30Apps
117Saves
34GA
Rating
2024/2025
Sparta Praha II
Sparta Praha II15Apps
-Saves
-GA
-Rating
2025/2026Ajax
Ajax-Apps
-Saves
-GA
-Rating
2024/2025Sparta Praha II
Sparta Praha II15Apps
-Saves
-GA
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2025
Sparta Praha
→
Ajax
Transfer
Sparta Praha
Ajax
HONOURS
UEFA U19 Championship
Europe
2025
Winner
Cup
Czechia
2024/2025
2nd Place
CEE Cup
Europe
2024
Winner
1. Liga U19
Czechia
2023/2024
Winner
BIOGRAPHY
J. Heerkens represents Ajax in the Eredivisie, one of the most competitive divisions in world football. His Netherlands background has instilled in him a footballing philosophy that shines through in his game. Playing as a goalkeeper, he offers qualities that make him a dependable option for his manager. His communication with the defensive line and natural leadership make him a defensive pillar beyond his saves alone. His journey through clubs such as Sparta Praha U19, Czech Republic U17, Sparta Praha II has forged a resilient and adaptable character well-suited to top-flight football. The silverware in his career — notably UEFA U19 Championship, 1. Liga U19, CEE Cup — confirms his ability to perform in the biggest moments. Throughout the 2025/2026 season, he has continued to affirm himself as a key member of Ajax's group. A player of character and quality, he stands out as one of the most compelling profiles in the Eredivisie this season.