The Eredivisie Awards are awarded by the , the Vrouwen Eredivisie, and ESPN to the best footballers of each Eredivisie season since 2018. Women footballers first received awards beginning in 2022.
The , KPN, and the Johan Cruyff Foundation are partners of the Eredivisie Awards. Unibet has previously been a partner of the awards.
Ceremony Since 2021, the awards have been awarded during a ceremony broadcast by ESPN. The ceremony in 2021 was held at the Lido Club in Amsterdam. Since, the ceremony has been held at DeFabrique in Utrecht. The ceremony has been presented by (2021–2024), (2022–2026), and (2025–2026).
Men's awards Player of the Year
The Player of the Year award is awarded to the best player of the Eredivisie season since 2018. The nominees are chosen based on statistical reporting by Opta Sports and votes for the Man of the Match awards during the season. The winner is eventually picked by the captain of each Eredivisie club, with support from the VVCS.
Season Winner Club Ref. 2017–18 Santiago Arias PSV 2018–19 Frenkie de Jong Ajax 2019–20 Not awarded 2020–21 Dušan Tadić Ajax 2021–22 Jurriën Timber Ajax 2022–23 Orkun Kökçü Feyenoord 2023–24 Luuk de Jong PSV 2024–25 Sem Steijn Twente 2025–26 Ismael Saibari PSV
Johan Cruyff Talent of the Year The Johan Cruyff Talent of the Year award, named the U21 Player of the Year until 2021, is awarded to the best young player of the Eredivisie season. The nominees are chosen based on statistical reporting by Opta Sports and votes for the Man of the Match awards during the season. The winner is eventually picked by the head coach of each Eredivisie club and the Netherlands national team. The winner gets the opportunity to build a Cruyff Court at a location of their choice.
Season Winner Club Ref. 2017–18 David Neres Ajax 2018–19 Angeliño PSV 2019–20 Not awarded 2020–21 Ryan Gravenberch Ajax 2021–22 Jurriën Timber Ajax 2022–23 Xavi Simons PSV 2023–24 Johan Bakayoko PSV 2024–25 Jorrel Hato Ajax 2025–26 Mika Godts Ajax
Willy van der Kuijlen Trophy The top goalscorer of the Eredivisie season is awarded with the Willy van der Kuijlen Trophy since 2021.
Season Winner Club Goals Ref. 2020–21 Giorgos Giakoumakis VVV-Venlo 26 2021–22 Sébastien Haller Ajax 21 2022–23 Tasos Douvikas FC Utrecht 19 Xavi Simons PSV 2023–24 Luuk de Jong PSV 29 Vangelis Pavlidis AZ 2024–25 Sem Steijn FC Twente 24 2025–26 Ayase Ueda Feyenoord 25
Goal of the Year The Goal of the Year award is awarded to the player who scored the most beautiful goal of the season, based on votes by fans, since 2021.
Season Winner Club Opponent Ref. 2020–21 Marcos Senesi Feyenoord ADO Den Haag 2021–22 Cyril Ngonge Groningen AZ 2022–23 Michiel Kramer RKC Waalwijk Go Ahead Eagles 2023–24 Igor Paixão Feyenoord FC Utrecht 2024–25 Bryan Linssen NEC NAC Breda 2025–26 Gyan de Regt Excelsior Fortuna Sittard
Referee of the Year The Referee of the Year award was awarded to the best referee of the Eredivisie season in 2021.
Season Winner Ref. 2020–21 Björn Kuipers
Holland Casino Fair Play Award The Holland Casino Fair Play Award was awarded to the team with the least amount of fouls committed per defensive action in 2022.
Season Winner Ref. 2021–22 PSV
Women's awards Player of the Year
The Player of the Year award is awarded to the best player of the Eredivisie season since 2022. The nominees are chosen based on statistical reporting by Opta Sports. The winner is eventually picked by the captain of each Eredivisie club, with support from the VVCS.
Season Winner Club Ref. 2021–22 Fenna Kalma FC Twente 2022–23 Fenna Kalma FC Twente 2023–24 Tessa Wullaert Fortuna Sittard 2024–25 Renate Jansen PSV 2025–26 Mao Itamura Feyenoord
Johan Cruyff Talent of the Year The Johan Cruyff Talent of the Year is awarded to the best young player of the Eredivisie season since 2022. The winner is eventually picked by the head coach of each Eredivisie club and the Netherlands national team. The winner gets the opportunity to build a Cruyff Court at a location of their choice.
Season Winner Club Ref. 2021–22 Wieke Kaptein FC Twente 2022–23 Esmee Brugts PSV 2023–24 Lily Yohannes Ajax 2024–25 Veerle Buurman PSV 2025–26 Renee van Asten Ajax
Top goalscorer The top goalscorer of the Eredivisie season is awarded with a trophy since 2022.
Season Winner Club Goals Ref. 2021–22 Fenna Kalma FC Twente 33 2022–23 Fenna Kalma FC Twente 30 2023–24 Tessa Wullaert Fortuna Sittard 26 2024–25 Jaimy Ravensbergen FC Twente 23 2025–26 Desiree van Lunteren AZ 16 Jaimy Ravensbergen FC Twente
Goal of the Year The Goal of the Year award is awarded to the player who scored the most beautiful goal of the season, based on votes by fans. Women have their own category since 2026.
Season Winner Club Opponent Ref. 2025–26 Sam de Jong FC Utrecht NAC Breda
Mixed awards Voetbal Geeft Prijs Voetbal Geeft Prijs is an initiative by the , the , and ESPN to recognise impactful community projects since 2023.
Season Winner Initiative Ref. 2022–23 Emmen 2023–24 Excelsior Voetbal Extra 2024–25 Heracles Almelo Kleedkamersessies
Oeuvre Award The Oeuvre Award is a tribute to individuals who have made significant contributions to Dutch football since 2021.
Year Winner Ref. 2021 Arjen Robben 2022 Wim Jansen 2023 Louis van Gaal 2024 Edwin van der Sar 2025 Ronald Koeman 2026 Sarina Wiegman
See also Dutch Footballer of the Year Eredivisie Player of the Month
References
External links Eredivisie Hall of Fame Ceremonies on YouTube: 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25