Thijme Verheijen

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

Career VVV-Venlo Verheijen joined the youth academy of VVV-Venlo in 2015, having previously been scouted by Helmond Sport while playing for amateur side RKPVV. He progressed through the club's youth system and was promoted to the first-team squad ahead of the 2020–21 season.

He made his senior debut for the club on 13 August 2021 in the Eerste Divisie, starting as a left winger in a 2–1 away loss to TOP Oss at the Frans Heesen Stadion. Verheijen scored his first professional goal on 12 August 2022, netting the equaliser in a 2–1 away victory over De Graafschap at the De Vijverberg.

His performances early in the 2022–23 Eerste Divisie season earned widespread praise in the Dutch media, where he was described as one of the revelations of the campaign's opening phase. He was noted in particular for his late attacking runs into the penalty area and strength in individual duels.

On 15 September 2022, Verheijen signed his first professional contract with VVV-Venlo, running until June 2024 with an option for a further year. Later that season, he suffered a long-term injury that ruled him out for large parts of the second half of the campaign. Despite the setback, Verheijen was awarded the in August 2023, recognising him as the club's most promising youth player. He returned from injury on 1 September 2023, coming on as a substitute in a 2–0 home win over De Graafschap.

On 3 May 2024, Verheijen extended his contract with VVV-Venlo until July 2026. During the second half of the 2024–25 Eerste Divisie season, however, he fell out of the starting lineup. His contract was terminated by mutual consent in June 2025, allowing him to sign with league rivals MVV.

MVV On 25 June 2025, Verheijen signed a two-year contract with MVV, with an option for a third season, continuing in the Eerste Divisie. He made his competitive debut for the club on the opening matchday of the 2025–26 season, starting in a 4–0 away defeat to TOP Oss. On 3 October 2025, Verheijen scored his first goal for MVV, heading in a corner kick in the 92nd minute of a 3–1 home victory over FC Eindhoven.

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