Joeri Heerkens

Joeri Heerkens was born on May 8, 2006, in Broumov, Czechia. With the Netherlands U19s, he became European champion in the summer of 2025. Before joining Ajax, he played in the youth academy of Sparta Prague.

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Joeri Heerkens

About Joeri

Position Goalkeeper
Born 5/8/2006
Nationality Dutch
Under contract until 6/30/2030
Played matches season 25/26:
Dutch Cup 0
VriendenLoterij Eredivisie 0
UEFA Champions League 0
Heerkens Blessure

Heerkens suffers ankle injury; season over

Joeri Heerkens sustained an ankle injury on Monday evening during Ajax U23's away match against Vitesse. The nineteen year old goalkeeper is set to undergo surgery and will not feature again this season.

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Heerkens Interview 1920

Heerkens from boarding school to the ArenA: 'The Czech Republic made me tough'

Joeri Heerkens grew up in a tiny hamlet surrounded by the tranquil scenery of the Czech Republic. At twelve, he traded his parents’ familiar campsite for the strict life of a boarding school. He wanted to give up, but pulled himself together and became mentally unbreakable. Since 2025, he has been a goalkeeper at Ajax. Time for an in-depth conversation. "I spent sleepless nights, and when my dad dropped me off, I clung to him in tears."

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Heerkens Still Interview

Heerkens: 'My dream is to play in the ArenA'

Dressed in Ajax goalkeeper kit, Joeri Heerkens sits in front of the camera with a satisfied look. The new goalkeeper for the Amsterdam club can’t wait to get started at Ajax. "This is a childhood dream."

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