Excelsior Squad 2026/27: Full Roster, Shirt Numbers & Ages

Excelsior have 29 players in their 2026/27 squad: 3 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 12 midfielders, 9 forwards. The average age is 21.5.

Goalkeepers

No. Player Age
1 S. van Gassel 29
16 Celton Biai 26
40 Tijmen Holla 19

Defenders

No. Player Age
3 R. Meissen 23
4 C. Widell 22
15 S. Janssen 25
24 Giulliano Cairo 19
27 M. van de Wetering 17

Midfielders

No. Player Age
2 Eric Emanuel da Silva Moreira 20
6 D. van Vianen 22
8 I. Yegoian 21
10 N. Naujoks 23
14 J. Plug 20
18 V. Sulzbacher 20
20 L. Hartjes 22
21 I. Silva Timas 23
23 Y. Finey 22
– J. Fortes Rocha 18
– Q. Kraaijvanger 19
– Fedde Raats –

Forwards

No. Player Age
7 A. Sliti 19
9 Mario Domínguez 21
11 A. Jahanbakhsh 33
12 K. Bos 21
19 D. Garden 21
22 O. Turay 17
28 N. Groen 21
30 Á. Þorsteinsson 20
– Niels Kuppen 18

Excelsior manager

R. den Uil (Netherlands, aged 34) is the Excelsior head coach since 2024.

Excelsior key players this season

Excelsior players among the Eredivisie scoring and assist leaders:

When does Excelsior play next?

Excelsior’s next match is Excelsior vs Groningen in the Eredivisie on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

  • US: ESPN and ESPN+ (Sun, Oct 11, 10:45 AM ET / 7:45 AM PT)
  • UK: Triller TV (select matches) (Sun, Oct 11, 3:45 PM)

Full Excelsior TV schedule

Excelsior stadium

Excelsior play at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion in Rotterdam (capacity 4,500).

Frequently asked questions

How many players are in the Excelsior squad?

Excelsior have 29 registered players: 3 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 12 midfielders, 9 forwards.

Who is the Excelsior manager?

R. den Uil is the Excelsior head coach.

Who is the youngest player at Excelsior?

M. van de Wetering, aged 17.

Who is the oldest player at Excelsior?

A. Jahanbakhsh, aged 33.

Updated Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:26 PM ET

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