David van der Werff

David van der Werff

Personal information
Full name	David van der Werff
Date of birth	(2004-08-31) 31 August 2004 (age 22)
Place of birth	Eelde-Paterswolde, Netherlands
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position	Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team	FC Groningen
Number	17
Youth career
	VV Actief
2015–2024	FC Groningen
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024–	FC Groningen	12	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 October 2025

David van der Werff (born 31 August 2004) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for FC Groningen.

Club career

Van der Werff was scouted by FC Groningen while playing for local side VV Actief in Eelde. He progressed through the club's youth academy before signing his first professional contract on 7 June 2024.

He made his first-team debut on 15 December 2024 in an Eredivisie match against FC Twente, coming on in the 77th minute for Romano Postema in a 2–0 defeat. Three days later, he made his KNVB Cup debut against AZ, replacing Jorg Schreuders in the second half.

Career statistics

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