Thomas Buitink

PEC Zwolle (loan) In January 2021, he sent on a six-month loan to PEC Zwolle. Four days after his move, he was allowed to start against Heracles Almelo. That team went into halftime with a lead thanks to goals from Lucas Schoofs and Delano Burgzorg. Five minutes after the break, Buitink assisted Virgil Misidjan's goal. Coach John Stegeman substituted Buitink in favour of Reza Ghoochannejhad, who would eventually take care of the 2–2, which also turned out to be the final score.

Fortuna Sittard (loan) For the second half of the 2022–23 season, Buitink was sent on loan to Fortuna Sittard. He made his Fortuna debut on 7 January 2023, coming on as a half-time substitute for Umaro Embaló in a 2–0 home loss to Go Ahead Eagles.

Return to PEC Zwolle On 5 July 2024, Buitink returned to PEC Zwolle on a three-year contract.

His only goal in his second PEC Zwolle period came on 29 October 2024 in a cup match away at NEC Nijmegen, arch rivals of his former youth club Vitesse. His scored penalty led to three yellow cards (for Buitink, but also for teammate Kaj de Rooij and NEC defender Iván Márquez), after he provocated the NEC supporters with his celebration.

On 16 June 2026, Buitink announced his retirement from professional football, aged 26. His contract with PEC Zwolle was terminated.

Sparta Nijkerk A few hours after the announcement of his retirement, amateur side Sparta Nijkerk announced the signing of Buitink. The length of his contract with the Derde Divisie side from his birthplace was not published.

Career statistics

Honours Jong Vitesse Derde Divisie – Sunday: 2017–18