Joran Hardeman
Dutch footballer (born 2002)
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Joran Hardeman (born 21 April 2002) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Eerste Divisie club De Graafschap.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 April 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Veenendaal, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | De Graafschap | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2016 | GVVV | ||
| 2016–2017 | Utrecht | ||
| 2017–2023 | De Graafschap | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | De Graafschap | 30 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11 May 2025 | |||
Career
Born in Veenendaal, Province of Utrecht, Hardeman started playing youth football career at hometown club GVVV before moving to the youth academy of Utrecht.[2][3] After his time at Utrecht, he transitioned to the youth academy of De Graafschap.[2]
In April 2023, he signed his first professional contract with De Graafschap until the summer of 2024, with an option for an additional year.[4] That same month, on 21 April 2023, Hardeman made his professional debut in the home match against ADO Den Haag, replacing Jan Lammers in the 82nd minute of a 1–0 home loss.[5]
Hardeman had his breakthrough season for De Graafschap during the 2023–24 season under the guidance of head coach Jan Vreman. He made his first start on 31 October 2023, in a KNVB Cup victory over Emmen, contributing to his club's clean sheet.[6] Since then, he solidified his position as a starting centre-back, establishing himself in the team from January 2024 onwards.[7]
Career statistics
- As of match played 29 October 2024[8]
| Club | Season | League | KNVB Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| De Graafschap | 2022–23 | Eerste Divisie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | Eerste Divisie | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 23 | 0 | |
| 2024–25 | Eerste Divisie | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 9 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 28 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 1 | ||
- Appearances in Eredivisie play-offs