The Eredivisie Team of the Season (TOTS) for 2024–25 has been leaked on Twitter, showcasing a star-studded lineup based on outstanding league performances. Below we provide a breakdown of each included player and their contributions in Eredivisie play this season.
Sem Steijn (CAM, FC Twente)
Season Summary: Sem Steijn emerged as the league’s most prolific scorer. Operating as an attacking midfielder/second striker for FC Twente, Steijn netted 23 goals in 28 league appearances. This tally made him the Eredivisie top scorer for 2024–25. Beyond scoring, he also contributed 5 assists, meaning he had a hand in 28 of Twente’s goals.
Notable Stats: League-high 23 goals (5 at home, 18 away), plus 5 assists . He averaged a goal roughly every 101 minutes and a goal contribution every 80 minutes, an exceptional rate. His clinical finishing and knack for being in the right place made him the TOTS’s centerpiece in attack.
Noa Lang (LW, PSV Eindhoven)
Season Summary: In his first year with PSV, Noa Lang lived up to expectations as a creative winger. He recorded 8 goals and 9 assists in 24 Eredivisie matches. These numbers underline his dual threat: Lang was both a scorer and a primary creator on the left flank for PSV.
Impact: Lang’s flair and confidence on the ball energized PSV’s forward play. He frequently ran at defenders and cut inside to either shoot or slip through key passes. His 9 assists ranked among the top providers in the league, reflecting his playmaking influence . With 17 direct goal involvements in 24 games, Lang was involved in roughly a goal contribution every match on average. This was crucial in many tight PSV victories.
Notable Stats: 8 goals and 9 assists in Eredivisie. He had a high passing accuracy in the opposition half (~74%) and created 46 chances, leading to his assist tally. Lang’s ability to turn matches in PSV’s favor (often providing a goal or assist at key moments) cemented his place in the TOTS.
Olivier Boscagli (CB, PSV Eindhoven)
Season Summary: Boscagli was the linchpin of PSV’s defense. The French center-back played 26 league matches, during which PSV kept a solid defensive record. Boscagli himself even contributed 1 goal and 5 assists from defense . His total goals+assists (6) is impressive for a defender, illustrating his role in building play from the back.
Impact: As a left-footed ball-playing defender, Boscagli often initiated attacks with his passing range. He averaged roughly 99 passes per game at a high completion rate, showing calm distribution out of the back. Defensively, he was rock-solid – when he was on the pitch, PSV conceded only 22 goals in 26 matches, and he helped keep 9 clean sheets. He also made over 2 tackles and 1.3 interceptions per 90 minutes, reflecting strong defensive output.
Kenneth Taylor (CM, Ajax)
Season Summary: In a turbulent season for Ajax, Kenneth Taylor was a consistent bright spot in midfield. The 22-year-old central midfielder scored 9 goals and provided 6 assists in the league. Despite Ajax’s struggles, Taylor’s contributions stood out; he was among the league’s top midfield scorers and chipped in creatively as well.
Impact: Taylor often drove Ajax forward from midfield, arriving late in the box to score or threading passes to attackers. He ended as Ajax’s joint-top scorer in the league (9 goals), underscoring his importance. Many of his goals were from intelligent positioning or long-range strikes. His total of 15 goal involvements (9+6) means he was directly involved in a significant portion of Ajax’s goals. In a team that underperformed, Taylor’s output and work rate in midfield garnered praise.
Oliver Antman (RW, Go Ahead Eagles)
Season Summary: Perhaps the biggest surprise in the TOTS, Finnish winger Oliver Antman was a creative force for Go Ahead Eagles. He delivered a league-leading 14 assists along with 6 goals in 28 games. Antman’s assist tally was the highest in the Eredivisie, making him the chief playmaker of the season.
Impact: Playing from the right wing, Antman was the main supplier of goals for Go Ahead. He showcased great vision and crossing ability – completing a high volume of key passes and crosses. His 14 assists were critical for a mid-table team like Go Ahead Eagles, often providing the final ball for striker Finn Stokkers and others. In addition, Antman scored 6 goals himself, some at crucial moments. This combination of scoring and assisting made him involved in 20 of Go Ahead’s goals, a massive contribution for the Deventer club.
Josip Šutalo (CB, Ajax)
Season Summary: Despite Ajax’s defensive woes early on, Croatian defender Josip Šutalo grew into a reliable presence at the back. He made 25 league appearances after his summer arrival, scoring 2 goals and helping Ajax keep 9 clean sheets in those matches. Šutalo’s calm defending and aerial ability gradually stabilized Ajax’s back line in the second half of the season.
Impact: Šutalo was often tasked with organizing a youthful Ajax defense. He led by example with strong tackling and positioning. When Šutalo was on the field, Ajax conceded fewer goals – only 25 goals in his 25 games (1.0 per game), a reasonable rate that improved on their chaotic start. He also pitched in offensively: Šutalo scored two important goals in the league, including a header from a set-piece. Though Ajax’s season was below par, Šutalo’s performances were a positive, and the leak suggests he earned a TOTS spot as one of the league’s top defenders.
Notable Stats: 2 goals, 0 assists as a defender, plus 9 clean sheets. He made 58 interceptions and won 109 duels, reflecting his defensive work. Šutalo’s composure under pressure and contribution to Ajax’s improved defensive record in the latter stages justify his place in this lineup.
Dávid Hancko (CB, Feyenoord)
Season Summary: The Slovakian center-back (and occasional left-back) Dávid Hancko continued to impress for Feyenoord. Hancko played 27 league games, anchoring a defense that kept 8 clean sheets in those matches. He also scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist, showing his threat on set pieces and overlaps.
Impact: Hancko is known for his strength and smart positioning. He often marked the opposition’s best attackers and won the majority of his duels (105 won duels). His leadership at the back helped Feyenoord contend for the title again. Offensively, Hancko’s left-foot deliveries and headers added a dimension to Feyenoord’s attack – he scored 3 times, including a memorable long-range strike early in the season. He also had an assist, indicating he can set up goals by carrying the ball forward or playing long diagonals.
Luuk de Jong (CM/ST, PSV Eindhoven)
Season Summary: PSV’s captain Luuk de Jong makes the TOTS once again. Listed as a midfielder in the leak (perhaps due to a position change on his special card), de Jong actually played as a striker and had a stellar season: 12 goals and 6 assists in Eredivisie action. He was among the league’s top scorers and also one of PSV’s top assist providers, reflecting a complete forward performance.
Notable Stats: 12 goals (5 at home, 7 away) and 6 assists. He took PSV’s attacking play to another level, with a 0.81 goal contribution per 90 minutes. He also showed leadership, playing 90 minutes in most games and guiding PSV through tight contests. It’s no surprise the fans voted him Player of the Month in February when he hit a scoring spree. De Jong’s inclusion in TOTS is well-earned as he spearheaded the league’s most potent offense.
Remko Pasveer (GK, Ajax)
Season Summary: The veteran Remko Pasveer claims the goalkeeper spot after a remarkable season between the sticks for Ajax. He kept 10 clean sheets in 21 Eredivisie matches, the most of any keeper in the league. Pasveer conceded only 17 goals in those games, an excellent defensive record.
Impact: At 39 years old, Pasveer’s experience was vital for an otherwise youthful Ajax side. He organized the defense and pulled off critical saves regularly. In matches where Ajax struggled, Pasveer often saved the day – he had multiple games with 5+ saves. His clean sheet tally (10) led all goalkeepers , highlighting his consistency. Notably, Ajax finished with 15 clean sheets as a team, and Pasveer was responsible for the bulk of those. His calm distribution and shot-stopping (including a penalty save early in the season) gave Ajax a fighting chance even when their form dipped.
Mario Engels (ST, Heracles Almelo)
Season Summary: Mario Engels is a somewhat unexpected inclusion but is on the team as a TOTS Moments card, representing Heracles Almelo. The German forward’s raw statistics (3 goals and 4 assists in 27 games) are modest, but they don’t tell the full story. Engels was a creative forward for Heracles and delivered some memorable moments in their campaign.
Impact: Engels often played as a supporting striker or wide forward, contributing to build-up play. He led Heracles in assists (4) and was second in goals for the club. While 3 goals isn’t a huge tally, one of those was an incredible goal from the halfway line, a highlight that grabbed headlines. Engels’ work rate and link-up play helped Heracles secure crucial points, especially at home. With Heracles battling in the lower half, Engels’ contributions (7 direct goal involvements) were vital to keep them safely above the drop zone.
Malik Tillman (CAM, PSV Eindhoven)
Season Summary: On loan at PSV, Malik Tillman proved to be a game-changer in attacking midfield. In Eredivisie play he amassed 9 goals and 1 assist across 21 matches. Tillman’s goals often came in bursts – he had a knack for scoring braces in key games – and he brought a directness to PSV’s midfield that was sometimes lacking in previous seasons.
Impact: Tillman frequently operated as a central attacking midfielder (No. 10) behind Luuk de Jong, or even as a second striker. His strength and dribbling ability made him hard to dispossess, and he regularly drove into the box to finish moves. With 9 goals, Tillman was the second-highest scorer for PSV in the league after de Jong . Perhaps his most impressive run was in December, where he put in multiple match-winning performances – a feat that earned him the Eredivisie Player of the Month for December 2024. His lone assist understates his creativity; he was involved in many pre-assist plays and drew defenders to open space for teammates.
Troy Parrott (ST, AZ Alkmaar)
Season Summary: Troy Parrott had a breakthrough season leading the line for AZ. The Irish striker scored 14 goals and tallied 2 assists in the Eredivisie. Parrott’s 14 goals made him the second-highest scorer in the league, only behind Sem Steijn, and the top scorer for AZ Alkmaar.
Impact: After joining AZ (initially on loan, later a permanent move), Parrott quickly became their go-to finisher. He showed significant improvement in his movement and finishing compared to past seasons. Parrott notably scored 4 goals in one game (a 9–1 win over Heerenveen) in September, a performance that grabbed headlines. He consistently found the net both home and away (10 of his goals came at AZ’s home ground). Additionally, Parrott formed a good partnership with AZ’s wingers, occasionally dropping deep to link play – reflected in his 2 assists and general hold-up play. His goals propelled AZ into the title race for much of the season.
Jorrel Hato (CB, Ajax)
Season Summary: Ajax’s 18-year-old prodigy Jorrel Hato makes the TOTS as a defender, capping off a remarkable personal season. Hato featured in 27 league games for Ajax and impressed with his maturity. He scored 2 goals and, notably, provided 6 assists – a huge number for a defender. He also was part of 10 clean sheets defensively.
Impact: Hato, naturally a center-back, also filled in at left-back at times, which explains his high assist count. He often drove forward on the left and delivered dangerous balls into the box. His 6 assists are evidence of quality crossing and passing from deep. Defensively, Hato was solid; he led Ajax in tackles and duels won. Considering his age (only 17 at the start of the season), his composure stood out – he rarely looked out of place even in high-pressure matches. Hato became a mainstay in Ajax’s lineup, and his performances earned him a recent call-up to the Dutch national team setup. His development was a rare positive in Ajax’s campaign, and being named in the TOTS highlights how well he performed individually.
Each of these players earned their spot in the Team of the Season by delivering standout performances in the 2024–25 Eredivisie. From record-setting goal scorers to assist kings and defensive stalwarts, the TOTS reflects a mix of expected stars and breakthrough talents. If the leaked lineup holds true (with the possible correction at right-back), this eleven (and bench) is a fitting tribute to the season’s top performers, as judged by their impact on the Dutch league.
