Sam Hendriks (born 25 January 1995) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a striker for Armenian Premier League club Pyunik.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 January 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Doetinchem, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Pyunik | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2005 | VV VIOD | ||
| 2005–2012 | De Graafschap | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | De Graafschap | 1 | (0) |
| 2013–2016 | Ajax | 1 | (0) |
| 2013–2016 | Jong Ajax | 66 | (20) |
| 2016–2018 | Go Ahead Eagles | 60 | (24) |
| 2018–2020 | OH Leuven | 12 | (0) |
| 2019 | → Cambuur (loan) | 14 | (8) |
| 2020 | → Cambuur (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Go Ahead Eagles | 35 | (8) |
| 2021–2022 | Cambuur | 6 | (0) |
| 2022 | → De Graafschap (loan) | 15 | (6) |
| 2022–2023 | Olympiakos Nicosia | 33 | (2) |
| 2023– | Pyunik | 24 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| 2009–2010 | Netherlands U15 | 2 | (2) |
| 2011 | Netherlands U16 | 3 | (0) |
| 2013 | Netherlands U18 | 1 | (0) |
| 2013 | Netherlands U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2014 | Netherlands U20 | 1 | (0) |
| 2015 | Netherlands U21 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 April 2024 | |||
Club career
De Graafschap
Born in Doetinchem, Hendriks began his football career with local amateur side VV VIOD, before transferring to De Graafschap in 2005.[2] Hendriks made his debut as an 88th-minute substitute for Anco Jansen against Telstar in the Eerste Divisie on 26 April 2013.[3] Sidelined by a knee injury for the majority of the 2012–13 season, Hendriks only made one appearance for the first team.[4][5]
Ajax
On 24 June 2013, Hendriks signed a four-year contract with Ajax.[6][7][8] Hendriks made his debut for the reserves team Jong Ajax in a 2–0 Eerste Divisie loss to FC Oss on 16 August 2013. He came on for Marvin Höner in the 70th minute, playing as a striker.[9][10] On 20 August 2013, Hendriks scored four goals for Jong Ajax in a 15–0 friendly match win over Tweede Klasse side RKSV Nemelaer.[11] He scored his first professional career goal in the 22nd minute of a 1–2 loss to former club De Graafschap in the Eerste Divisie on 11 November 2013.[12]
Go Ahead Eagles
On 15 June 2016, it was announced that Hendriks had signed a three-year deal with Go Ahead Eagles, leaving Ajax on a free transfer.[13]
Return to Cambuur
On 15 June 2021, Hendriks returns to SC Cambuur.[14] On 28 January 2022, Hendriks was loaned to De Graafschap for the rest of the season.[15]
Olympiakos Nicosia
On 26 August 2022, he signed for Cypriot club Olympiakos Nicosia.[16]
Pyunik
On 13 September 2023, Pyunik announced the singing of Hendriks.[17]
International career
Hendriks made his international debut for the Netherlands national under-15 team in a friendly match against Turkey on 8 December 2009. The match ended in a 4–1 win for the Netherlands. He scored his only goal in his final appearance for the U-15 team against Republic of Ireland in a 2–1 friendly match win.[18] On 4 February 2011, he appeared in all three matches for the U-16 team in the 2011 International Youth Tournament in Portugal, making his debut against the hosts in a 2–0 win, playing in the 4–1 win over Israel two days later, followed by a 1–1 draw with Italy.[19] On 26 March 2013, Hendrik was called up by U-18 coach Remy Reijnierse for the international friendly match against Germany on 26 March 2013.[20] The match ended in a 4–1 victory for the Dutch.[21] On 29 August, Hendriks was selected for the Netherlands U-19 team to face Germany in a friendly match. He made his U-19 debut on 6 September 2013 in a 6–1 loss to the Germans.
Career statistics
- As of 17 August 2014[22]
| Club | Season | League | KNVB Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| De Graafschap | 2012–13 | Eerste Divisie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jong Ajax | 2013–14 | Eerste Divisie | 22 | 5 | — | — | 22 | 5 | ||
| Career total | 23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 5 | ||
References
External links
- Netherlands U16 stats at OnsOranje
- Netherlands U21 stats at OnsOranje
- Sam Hendriks at Soccerway