Maikel Verkoelen

Maikel Verkoelen

Personal information
Full name	Maikel Franciscus Wilhelmus Verkoelen
Date of birth	(1992-03-18) 18 March 1992
Place of birth	Helmond, Netherlands
Height
Position(s)	Centre back
Team information
Current team	RKC Waalwijk
Number	4
Youth career
2000–2011	PSV
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2013	PSV	0	(0)
2012–2013	→ FC Eindhoven (loan)	25	(2)
2014	Sportfreunde Siegen	12	(0)
2014–	RKC Waalwijk	32	(0)
International career
2007–2010	Netherlands U17	2	(0)
2010–2011	Netherlands U19	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 May 2015 (UTC)

Maikel Franciscus Wilhelmus Verkoelen (born 18 March 1992) is a Dutch footballer who currently plays as a centre back for RKC Waalwijk in the Dutch Eerste Divisie.

Career

Maikel Verkoelen joined PSV at the age of eight, eleven years later, Verkoelen signed a professional contract at the age of 19 and he played against SV Ried in the Europa League qualifying round on 18 August 2011, he only played one minute after coming on the 90th minute for Marcelo. In September 2011, Verkoelen made his cup debut against VVSB Noordwijkerhout which PSV won 8–0 and Verkoelen set up the 6th goal that was scored by Jürgen Locadia.

FC Eindhoven loan

In July 2012, Verkoelen joined FC Eindhoven on a season-long loan. He made his debut against MVV, playing the full 90 minutes. Verkoelen scored his first goal for the club on his fifth appearance for FC Eindhoven, in the 3-4 home loss against Helmond Sport.

Sporfreunde Siegen

After having trained with Jong PSV for the first half of the season, Verkoelen signed a deal with German side Sportfreunde Siegen in January 2014. He only stayed until the end of the season.

RKC Waalwijk

On 4 August 2014, Verkoelen signed a two-year deal with Dutch Eerste Divisie side RKC Waalwijk.

International

Maikel Verkoelen has been capped at Netherlands U17 and Netherlands U19 level.