Luuk Verheij

Luuk Verheij is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a right-back or centre-back for club VVV-Venlo.

Career

Born in Weert, Limburg, Verheij began his football career at local club FC ODA before being scouted by FC Eindhoven in 2021. He spent three seasons in Eindhoven's youth academy before being promoted to the first team ahead of the 2024–25 season. He made his professional debut in the Eerste Divisie on 9 August 2024, coming on as a substitute in the 80th minute for Farouq Limouri during a 2–0 home victory over FC Den Bosch. On 22 September 2024, Verheij scored his first senior goal in a 4–0 away win against TOP Oss. He doubled Eindhoven's lead shortly after half-time, converting an assist from Sven Blummel.
Having featured for Eindhoven on an amateur contract, Verheij joined VVV-Venlo on a free transfer in June 2025, signing a two-year professional deal with the club. He made his debut on 8 August, the opening matchday of the season, in a 3–2 away defeat against De Graafschap, coming on as a substitute in the 76th minute for Michael Davis. On 17 October, Verheij scored his first competitive goal for VVV in a 4–0 home win over FC Emmen.