Stijn Middendorp
Dutch footballer (born 2004)
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Stijn Robbe Middendorp (born 12 February 2004) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Cypriot club Anorthosis Famagusta.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Stijn Robbe Middendorp | ||
| Date of birth | 12 February 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Rotterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Anorthosis Famagusta | ||
| Number | 36 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2024 | Excelsior | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2026 | Excelsior | 8 | (0) |
| 2026– | Anorthosis Famagusta | 5 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 March 2026 | |||
Club career
Excelsior
Middendorp played in the youth academy of Excelsior Rotterdam and made his debut in the first team at the start of the 2024/25 season. On 16 August 2024, Excelsior won 3–1 against De Graafschap in the Eerste Divisie. Coach Ruben den Uil brought Middendorp on as a substitute for Cedric Hatenboer in injury time in the second half.[1] Later that season, he played twice more for Excelsior, which was promoted to the Eredivisie as runner-up. In preparation for the 2025/26 season, Middendorp was invited to join the first team.[2] On 5 December 2025, he was allowed to start in the starting lineup against FC Groningen. After a goal by Thom van Bergen, Middendorp received a direct red card from referee Martijn Vos. FC Groningen ultimately won 0–2.[3][4]
Anorthosis Famagusta
On 31 January 2026, Middendorp joined Cypriot First Division club Anorthosis Famagusta on a free transfer from Excelsior Rotterdam. He signed an amateur contract with the club until 31 May 2027.[5][6][7]