Loek Hamers

Loek Hamers is a Dutch football manager and former player who is the head coach of Vierde Klasse club.

Playing career

Hamers, born in Roermond, Netherlands, began his youth career with SHH in Herten before moving to Roda JC in 2010. After progressing through the club's youth academy, he made his first appearance in the squad during the away match against Volendam on 14 December 2018.
Hamers made his professional debut on 30 August 2020, replacing the injured Jan Hoekstra in the 15th minute and keeping a clean sheet in a 4–0 Eerste Divisie victory against Jong Ajax. On 15 December 2021, Hamers made his first start in a KNVB Cup match against Go Ahead Eagles. However, he allowed the first goal within five minutes and Roda were eventually knocked out of the competition after a 2–0 loss.
On 3 June 2022, he signed his first professional contract with Roda JC, a one-year deal with an option for an additional year. On 29 March 2023, the club exercised the option, thereby extending his contract until 2024.

Managerial career

Hamers began his coaching career at his former youth club SHH, initially serving as goalkeepers coach before briefly stepping in as a player to cover for his injured brother. He would also assume interim managerial duties during the 2023–24 Eerste Klasse season.
On 31 January 2025, he was appointed head coach of Vierde Klasse side, ahead of the 2025–26 campaign.