VoetbalPrimeur Announces Controlling Midfielder Nominees for Eredivisie Team of the Year

The 2025/26 Eredivisie season has concluded, and VoetbalPrimeur together with its community has compiled the Team of the Year. The next step is to decide which player earned the title of Controlling Midfielder of the Year.

VoetbalPrimeur has traditionally involved fans in the selection process, allowing supporters to vote on the best performers across the league. This year the focus is on the controlling midfielder role, a position that balances defensive duties with ball retention.

Seven players have been shortlisted for the award, and each nominee is presented in alphabetical order. The list reflects a range of clubs that featured prominently in the campaign.

The nominees have all demonstrated strong positional sense, effective passing under pressure and the ability to dictate tempo from deep areas. Their contributions were pivotal in their teams' respective league performances.

Fans can cast their votes through the VoetbalPrimeur platform, where a poll will remain open for a limited period. The voting window closes at the end of the month, after which the winner will be announced.

The final selection will be added to the official Eredivisie Team of the Year, highlighting the best controlling midfielder of the season. The announcement is expected to be made in early June.