Midfielder Johan Hof came in last winter for a fee of one million euros, but the Norwegian also failed to save FC Groningen from relegation. Huff is one of the players who should step up and take Groninger’s team to the highest level. He used to be a regular youth international player for Norway.
You wouldn’t expect a player from FC Den Bosch to rank very high on this list, but it’s no surprise that striker Luke Mbete ranks very high. The English-born player was signed from Manchester City last summer. He even has experience of selecting Pep Guardiola, with Mbete playing six minutes in the Champions League last year. Technically, the big-eared trophy is on his list of accomplishments.
Just like Mbete, Justin Chi is not yet a well-known name in the Netherlands. The right-back has been rented from Brøndby by ADO Den Haag for a year. Che was previously a member of the United States national team and played two Bundesliga matches for Hoffenheim.
In a poor season, talent Tegmen Blokzigel was one of the few bright spots for FC Groningen last year. If not the only thing. The central defender is still only eighteen years old and is a regular face in national youth selections.
Many people may have expected Mika Godts to be in Ajax’s first team this year, but the Belgian winger has remained with Young Ajax for the time being. Although he has already played a match in the Eredivisie this season. Last year, eighteen-year-old Godts broke through in Amsterdam and emerged as a striker with swagger and good individual attitude.
