International Football
Hilgers Criticized After Transfer to Heerenveen
Mees Hilgers joined SC Heerenveen from FC Twente amid contract dispute and public criticism from legend Gertjan Verbeek. Verbeek called him unreliable after extended freeze. Indonesian defender strengthens Heerenveen and national team. Dispute lasted until 2026/27 season start. Involvement of Dutch players' association VVCS noted. • Hilgers (25, Indonesian NT CB) to Heerenveen • Verbeek: "Unreliable person" after freeze • Dispute with VVCS over contract extension • Transfer fee undisclosed, possibly discounted • Boosts Heerenveen in Indonesian market Source: VIVA (Indonesian media) | Voetbal Primeur (Dutch) | 2026 Q: Why did Verbeek criticize Hilgers? A: He compared him to Afonso Alves and cited months of non-attendance. Q: What was the Twente-Hilgers dispute? A: Contract extension refusal led to freeze; VVCS involved. Q: How does this affect Heerenveen? A: Mid-table club signs top-4 defender; adds Indonesian fanbase value.
Indonesian international defender Mees Hilgers, 25, has joined Eredivisie mid-table side SC Heerenveen from FC Twente. The move came at the start of the 2026/27 season. Former Heerenveen player and coach Gertjan Verbeek responded with sharp criticism, labeling Hilgers an unreliable person after months of being frozen from first-team training.
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