The Netherlands is very well represented in the Premier League this season. A total of 34 compatriots are starting the highest English competition. Only France is – apart from England – better represented.
This season, Dutch coupons will rule rather than the exception in the Premier League, the most popular competition of global football. 34 countrymen, spread over seventeen clubs (based on figures from the website transfer market.nl), start the season 2025/2026. And that number can still increase.
Of the twenty clubs in the Premier League, only Everton, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have no Dutch player for the first team.
Liverpool, Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa have in common that they have four Dutch people under contract. At Burnley, four compatriots would also start the season, but a few hours before the start of the season, Shurandy Sambo was rented to Sparta.
At Liverpool, the Dutch input is greatest, because ‘The Reds’ with Arne Slot also have a Dutch trainer. Slot is the only coach from the Netherlands on the other side of the North Sea. Slot starts the competition, as a national champion, on Friday at 9 p.m. with a home game against Bournemouth, where Justin Kluivert is under contract.
The 34 Dutch players in the Premier League
Arsenal (1): Jurriën Timber Aston Villa (4): Ian Maatsen, Donyell Malen, Marco Bizot, Zepiqueno Redmond Brentford (2): Antoni Milambo, Sepp van den Berg
Brighton & Hove Albion (4): Bart Verbruggen, Jan Paul van Hecke, Joël Veltman, Mats Wieffer
Bournemouth (1): Justin Kluivert
Burnley (3): Quilindschy Hartman, Zian Flemming, Jaydon Banel
Chelsea (1): Jorrel Hato
Fulham (1): Kenny Tete
Leeds United (2): Pascal Struijk, Joël Piroe
Liverpool (4): Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch, Jeremie Frimpong
Manchester City (2): Nathan Aké, Tijjani Reijnders
Manchester United (3): Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee, Tyrell Malacia
Newcastle United (1): Sven Botman
Sunderland (2): Jenson Seelt, Robin Roefs
Tottenham Hotspur (1): Micky van de Ven
West Ham United (1): Crysencio Summerville
Wolverhampton Wanderers (1): Ki-Jana Hoever
Only French more popular
Of the foreigners, only the French are more popular than the Dutch. There are a total of 38 French players who are eligible for the first team under contract in England. Slot saw Hugo Ekitiké coming to Liverpool this summer. Ibrahima Konaté already played there.
The Netherlands shares the second place behind the French with Brazil, which also starts with 34 players on the new Premier League season. Manchester United pulled Matheus Cunha, although he was already active in the Premier League at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Spain (21), Portugal (18) and Argentina (16) are represented with a considerably smaller number in the highest football class in England.
The Belgians do it – even after the departure of Kevin De Bruyne – with fifteen players quite well on the list. Since last year, Amadou Onana has been playing for Aston Villa and Jérémy Doku has been under contract with Manchester City for two years now.
Gravenberch worth the most
Of the 34 Dutch people in the Premier League, according to the Transfermarkt website, Ryan Gravenberch has the highest value: 75 million euros. The Liverpool midfielder is followed by Cody Gakpo, which is estimated at 70 million euros. The two of the champion would be worth a little more than Tijjani Reijnders of Manchester City: 60 million euros. Reijnders, who can make his debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, was taken from AC Milan in June.
The Netherlands is very well represented in the Premier League This Season. A Total of 34 Compatriots Are Starting in The Highest English Competition. Only France – Apart from England – is Better represented.
Dutch Encounters Will Be the Rule Rather Than The Exception In The Premier League This Season, The Most Popular Competition in Global Football. 34 Compatriots, Divided over Seventeen Clubs (Based on Figures from the Website Transfermarkt.nl), Are Starting the 2025/2026 Season. And that number Could Increase.
Of the Twenty Clubs in the Premier League, Only Everton, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest Do Not Have a Dutch Player Under Contract for the First Team.
Liverpool, Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa Have in Common That They Have Four Dutch Players Under Contract. Burnley would also start the Season with four compatriots, but a few Hours before the start of the season Shurandy Sambo was still loaned to sparta.
The Dutch Contribution is Greatest at Liverpool, because ‘The Reds’ also have a Dutch coach in Arne Slot. Slot is the only coach from the Netherlands on the Other Side of the North Sea. Slot Starts The Competition, AS National Champion, On Friday at 9 pm with a Home Match Against Bournemouth, Where Justin Kluivert is under contract.
The 34 Dutch Players in the Premier League
Arsenal (1): Jurriën Timber Aston Villa (4): Ian Maatsen, Donyell Malen, Marco Bizot, Zepiqueno Redmond Brentford (2): Antoni Milambo, Sepp van den Berg
Brighton & Hove Albion (4): Bart Verbruggen, Jan Paul van Hecke, Joël Veltman, Mats Wieffer
Bournemouth (1): Justin Kluivert
Burnley (3): Quilindschy Hartman, Zian Flemming, Jaydon Banel
Chelsea (1): Jorrel Hato
Fulham (1): Kenny Tete
Leeds United (2): Pascal Struijk, Joël Piroe
Liverpool (4): Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch, Jeremie Frimpong
Manchester City (2): Nathan Aké, Tijjani Reijnders
Manchester United (3): Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee, Tyrell Malacia
Newcastle United (1): Sven Botman
Sunderland (2): Jenson Seelt, Robin Roefs
Tottenham Hotspur (1): Micky van de Ven
West Ham United (1): Crysencio Summerville
Wolverhampton Wanderers (1): Ki-Jana Hoever
Only French More Popular
Of the foreigners, Only the French are more popular than the Dutch. There are a total of 38 French players under contract in England who are eligible for the first team. Saw Hugo Ekitiké Come to Liverpool This Summer. Ibrahima Konaté was Already Playing there.
The Netherlands Shares Second Place behind the French with Brazil, which also starts the new Premier League Season with 34 players. Manchester United Attracted Matheus Cunha, Although He was Already Active in the Premier League – at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Spain (21), Portugal (18) and Argentina (16) are represented with a considerably narrower number in the Highest Football Class of England.
The Belgians are also Doing QUITE WELL ON THE LIST WITH FIFTEEN PLAYERS – Even after The Departure of Kevin De Bruyne. Amadou Onana Has Been Playing for Aston Villa Since Last Year and Jérémy Doku Has Now Been Under Contract with Manchester City For Two Years.
Gravenberch Most Valuable
Of the 34 Dutch Players in the Premier League, Ryan Gravenberch Has The Highest Value Accordination to the Transfermarkt Website: 75 Million euros. The Liverpool Midfielder is followed by Cody Gakpo, Who is Estimated AT 70 Million euros. The duo of the Champion would be just a little more than Tijjani Reijnders of Manchester City: 60 Million euros. Reijnders, who can make his debut Against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, was tasks about from AC Milan in June.