Mats Rots


Mats Rots is a Dutch professional football player who plays as a left-back for Eredivisie club Twente.

Career

A youth product of Twente, Rots signed his first professional contract with Twente on 1 July 2022 for 3 seasons. He made his senior and professional debut with Twente in a 2–0 UEFA Conference League qualifier win over Riga FC on 10 August 2023. On 20 August 2023, he debuted with Twente in the Eredivisie in a 3–1 win over ADO Den Haag. On 1 October 2024, he extended his contract with Twente until 2027. On 17 January 2025, he was loaned out to Heracles Almelo for the second half of the 2024–25 season.

International career

Rots was called up to the Netherlands U17s for the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. He was part of the Netherlands U19s that won the 2025 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.

Personal life

Mats is the younger brother of the Dutch footballer Daan Rots.

Career statistics

Honours

Netherlands U19