Eredivisie End of Season Review: Feyenoord | OneFootball

Final Position: 3rd

Overview:

Despite a poor start to the domestic season and losing their star striker in Santiago Giminez in the winter transfer window, a decent European campaign and a revival under Robin van Persie saw Feyenoord finish in third place and a shot at returning to the Champions League next season. Brian Priske struggled to win over the fans and convince the board following the departure of Arne Slot to Liverpool. Slot would always be a hard act to follow, and Priske struggled to do so. However, van Persie won eight of his 13 games in charge since leaving Heerenveen midway through the season, giving the fans some confidence going into next season.

Player of the season: Igor Paixão

It was another sensational season for Igor Paixão this year. The Brazilian forward ended with 18 goals and 14 assists in 47 games and a spot on the wish list for a ton of top sides across Europe this summer. Feyenoord have the 24-year-old under contract until 2029, so can demand a kings ransom for their star player who is valued at €25m by Transfermarkt.

Young Player of the Season: Givairo Read

18-year-old Givairo Read was a standout at right-back for the side with a real breakthrough season. The former FC Volendam youngster played 33 games for the side this year, scoring three goals and grabbing seven assists. He finished second in assists for the side behind Paixão. Like the Brazilian, the Dutch full-back is set to be of major interest this summer to a number of sides.

Summer needs:

Replacing Giminez will be key this summer. The hopes are that Stephano Carrillo will be able to adapt to the league after he moved to the Eredivisie a few months ago. The side have already signed the Eredivisie player of the year in Sem Steijn who will be able to replace Paixão should the Brazilian depart this summer. For the side one of the big things will be getting players fit again, like Calvin Stengs. If the midfielder can rediscover his 2023/2024 form he will feel like a new signing.

Grade: B

GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson