Do you want all Corner Takers Eredivisie for the 2025/26? Here’s the up-to-date list of every club’s designated taker and specialist.
Introduction to Corner Takers Eredivisie
Corner takers can create crucial assists and goal-scoring opportunities that swing matches and fantasy points. Below you’ll find the complete Eredivisie corner taker list, maintained and refreshed throughout 2025/26.
You may already know the corner specialists for Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, and Feyenoord — but who takes corners for FC Groningen, Heracles Almelo, or PEC Zwolle? That’s exactly where our research comes in.
Table of Contents
➡️ Let’s dive straight into the Eredivisie corner taker table:
Eredivisie Corner Taker Table 2025/26
| Eredivisie | Total | 901 | 6.6% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Player | Corners | % of Team |
| Utrecht | Souffian El Karouani | 53 | 100.0% |
| PSV Eindhoven | Joey Veerman | 44 | 68.8% |
| Excelsior | Gyan de Regt | 32 | 74.4% |
| Groningen | Younes Taha El Idrissi | 31 | 64.6% |
| Feyenoord | Anis Hadj Moussa | 29 | 38.7% |
| Telstar | Jeff Hardeveld | 29 | 47.5% |
| Go Ahead Eag | Jakob Breum | 27 | 42.9% |
| Go Ahead Eag | Dean James | 26 | 41.3% |
| Heerenveen | Maxence Rivera | 26 | 42.6% |
| Heracles Almelo | Ajdin Hrustic | 24 | 66.7% |
| Telstar | Guus Offerhaus | 23 | 37.7% |
| Ajax | Steven Berghuis | 22 | 37.9% |
| Feyenoord | Sem Steijn | 21 | 28.0% |
| Heerenveen | Jacob Trenskow | 19 | 31.1% |
| NAC Breda | Juho Talvitie | 19 | 42.2% |
| NEC Nijmegen | Tjaronn Chery | 19 | 37.3% |
| AZ Alkmaar | Mees de Wit | 18 | 29.5% |
| Sparta R'dam | Jens Toornstra | 16 | 45.7% |
| AZ Alkmaar | Sven Mijnans | 16 | 26.2% |
| Sparta R'dam | Julian Baas | 15 | 42.9% |
| NAC Breda | Lewis Holtby | 14 | 31.1% |
| AZ Alkmaar | Kees Smit | 13 | 21.3% |
| Fortuna Sittard | Mohammed Ihattaren | 13 | 33.3% |
| Zwolle | Thijs Oosting | 13 | 54.2% |
| Fortuna Sittard | Dimitris Limnios | 12 | 30.8% |
| NEC Nijmegen | Kodai Sano | 12 | 23.5% |
| Feyenoord | Luciano Valente | 12 | 16.0% |
| NEC Nijmegen | Thomas Ouwejan | 12 | 23.5% |
| Volendam | Brandley Kuwas | 11 | 29.7% |
| Ajax | Mika Godts | 11 | 19.0% |
| Volendam | Robin van Cruijsen | 11 | 29.7% |
| Fortuna Sittard | Kristoffer Peterson | 10 | 25.6% |
| Ajax | Oscar Gloukh | 10 | 17.2% |
| Volendam | Ozan Kökcü | 10 | 27.0% |
| Groningen | David van der Werff | 9 | 18.8% |
| Twente | Mats Rots | 9 | 19.1% |
| NAC Breda | Clint Leemans | 8 | 17.8% |
| Twente | Ramiz Zerrouki | 8 | 17.0% |
| Ajax | Raúl Moro | 8 | 13.8% |
| Twente | Taylor Booth | 8 | 17.0% |
| Heerenveen | Eser Gürbüz | 7 | 11.5% |
| Go Ahead Eag | Aske Adelgaard | 6 | 9.5% |
| PSV Eindhoven | Ivan Perišić | 6 | 9.4% |
| Zwolle | Jamiro Monteiro | 6 | 25.0% |
| Heracles Almelo | Jan Žambůrek | 6 | 16.7% |
| Ajax | Kenneth Taylor | 6 | 10.3% |
| Telstar | Mo Hamdaoui | 6 | 9.8% |
| PSV Eindhoven | Ruben van Bommel | 6 | 9.4% |
| Twente | Sondre Ørjasæter | 6 | 12.8% |
| Twente | Bart van Rooij | 5 | 10.6% |
| Excelsior | Derensili Fernandes | 5 | 11.6% |
| Feyenoord | Aymen Sliti | 4 | 5.3% |
| Excelsior | Irakli Yegoian | 4 | 9.3% |
| AZ Alkmaar | Isak Jensen | 4 | 6.6% |
| AZ Alkmaar | Peer Koopmeiners | 4 | 6.6% |
| NEC Nijmegen | Sami Ouaissa | 4 | 7.8% |
| Sparta R'dam | Ayoub Oufkir | 3 | 8.6% |
| Twente | Daan Rots | 3 | 6.4% |
| Feyenoord | Hwang In-beom | 3 | 4.0% |
| Groningen | Jorg Schreuders | 3 | 6.2% |
| Fortuna Sittard | Luka Tunjić | 3 | 7.7% |
| Groningen | Mats Seuntjens | 3 | 6.2% |
| Heerenveen | Ringo Meerveld | 3 | 4.9% |
| Zwolle | Zico Buurmeester | 3 | 12.5% |
| Twente | Bas Kuipers | 2 | 4.3% |
| Go Ahead Eag | Calvin Twigt | 2 | 3.2% |
| PSV Eindhoven | Couhaib Driouech | 2 | 3.1% |
| Twente | Daouda Weidmann | 2 | 4.3% |
| AZ Alkmaar | Denso Kasius | 2 | 3.3% |
| Telstar | Dylan Mertens | 2 | 3.3% |
| PSV Eindhoven | Esmir Bajraktarevic | 2 | 3.1% |
| PSV Eindhoven | Ismael Saibari | 2 | 3.1% |
| Feyenoord | Jaden Slory | 2 | 2.7% |
| Heerenveen | Joris van Overeem | 2 | 3.3% |
| Heerenveen | Levi Smans | 2 | 3.3% |
| PSV Eindhoven | Mauro Júnior | 2 | 3.1% |
| Twente | Naci Ünüvar | 2 | 4.3% |
| NAC Breda | Raul Paula | 2 | 4.4% |
| Twente | Robin Pröpper | 2 | 4.3% |
| Heracles Almelo | Thomas Bruns | 2 | 5.6% |
| Groningen | Tika de Jonge | 2 | 4.2% |
| Heerenveen | Vasilios Zagaritis | 2 | 3.3% |
| NEC Nijmegen | Vito van Crooij | 2 | 3.9% |
| Volendam | Aaron Meijers | 1 | 2.7% |
| Volendam | Alex Plat | 1 | 2.7% |
| Volendam | Aurelio Oehlers | 1 | 2.7% |
| NEC Nijmegen | Basar Onal | 1 | 2.0% |
| NAC Breda | Boyd Lucassen | 1 | 2.2% |
| Heracles Almelo | Bryan Limbombe | 1 | 2.8% |
| Heracles Almelo | Djevencio van der Kust | 1 | 2.8% |
| Feyenoord | Gijs Smal | 1 | 1.3% |
| Feyenoord | Gonçalo Borges | 1 | 1.3% |
| Heracles Almelo | Ivan Mesík | 1 | 2.8% |
| Fortuna Sittard | Ivo Pinto | 1 | 2.6% |
| Volendam | Joël Ideho | 1 | 2.7% |
| Go Ahead Eag | Kenzo Goudmijn | 1 | 1.6% |
| Sparta R'dam | Lance Duijvestijn | 1 | 2.9% |
| Feyenoord | Leo Sauer | 1 | 1.3% |
| Heracles Almelo | Mario Engels | 1 | 2.8% |
| AZ Alkmaar | Matej Sin | 1 | 1.6% |
| AZ Alkmaar | Mateo Chávez | 1 | 1.6% |
| Excelsior | Mathijs Tielemans | 1 | 2.3% |
| AZ Alkmaar | Mexx Meerdink | 1 | 1.6% |
| Feyenoord | Quinten Timber | 1 | 1.3% |
| Ajax | Rayane Bounida | 1 | 1.7% |
| Telstar | Remi van Ekeris | 1 | 1.6% |
| Go Ahead Eag | Richonell Margaret | 1 | 1.6% |
| Zwolle | Samir Lagsir | 1 | 4.2% |
| Zwolle | Shola Shoretire | 1 | 4.2% |
| NAC Breda | Sydney van Hooijdonk | 1 | 2.2% |
| NEC Nijmegen | Virgil Misidjan | 1 | 2.0% |
| AZ Alkmaar | Weslley Patati | 1 | 1.6% |
| Volendam | Yannick Leliendal | 1 | 2.7% |
| Excelsior | Yoon Doyong | 1 | 2.3% |
| Last Updated: | 29/10/2025 |
Why You Can Trust Our Eredivisie Corner Takers Data
At SetPieceTakers, we prioritise accuracy and speed:
- Expertise: We analyse official match reports, club communications, and reputable local media in Netherlands.
- Authority: We triangulate across multiple sources and clearly flag uncertainties.
- Consistency: We update weekly in-season, plus ad-hoc on transfers, injuries, or manager changes.
This approach keeps our list dependable without paywalls or fluff.
🎯 Top Corner Kick Takers
Tier 1: Primary Set-Piece Specialists (38+ corners taken)
1. Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht, DF)
- Corners: 38 total (15 inswinging, 22 outswinging)
- Total Crosses: 89 (league-leading volume)
- 90s Played: 7.0
- Profile: Left-footed defender with extreme crossing volume (12.7 crosses per 90)
- Style: Outswinging preference (58%)
Tier 2: Regular Takers (25-29 corners)
2. Joey Veerman (PSV Eindhoven, MF)
- Corners: 29 total (16 inswinging, 10 outswinging)
- 90s Played: 5.5
- Profile: Elite technical midfielder, PSV’s primary set-piece specialist
- Pass Completion: 294/375 (78.4%)
3. Jeff Hardeveld (Telstar, DF)
- Corners: 25 total (12 inswinging, 8 outswinging)
- Total Crosses: 48
- 90s Played: 6.6
- Profile: Veteran left-back (30 years old) with consistent delivery
Tier 3: Club Primaries (17-22 corners)
4. Steven Berghuis (Ajax, MF/FW)
- Corners: 22 total (15 inswinging, 0 outswinging)
- Profile: Exclusively inswinging corners (100%)
- Age: 33 years old, experienced playmaker
5. Younes Taha El Idrissi (Groningen, MF/FW)
- Corners: 21 total (13 inswinging, 2 outswinging)
- Total Crosses: 46
6. Dean James (Go Ahead Eagles, DF)
- Corners: 21 total (18 inswinging, 3 outswinging)
- Profile: Strong inswinging preference (86%)
7. Jakob Breum (Go Ahead Eagles, MF)
- Corners: 19 total (10 inswinging, 4 outswinging)
- Note: Shares duties with Dean James
8. Juho Talvitie (NAC Breda, FW)
- Corners: 19 total (8 inswinging, 11 outswinging)
- Profile: Outswinging specialist (58%)
🔍 Key Statistical Insights
Crossing Volume Leaders
- Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht): 89 crosses
- Dean James (Go Ahead): 59 crosses
- Jeff Hardeveld (Telstar): 48 crosses
- Juho Talvitie (NAC): 41 crosses
- Anis Hadj Moussa (Feyenoord): 37 crosses
Inswinging Specialists (>70% inswinging)
- Steven Berghuis (Ajax): 100% inswinging (22/22)
- Dean James (Go Ahead): 86% inswinging (18/21)
- Anis Hadj Moussa (Feyenoord): 88% inswinging (15/17)
Outswinging Specialists (>55% outswinging)
- Juho Talvitie (NAC): 58% outswinging (11/19)
- Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht): 58% outswinging (22/38)
- Guus Offerhaus (Telstar): 53% outswinging (9/17)
Age Distribution
- Youngest: Eser Gürbüz (Heerenveen) – 18 years, 212 days
- Oldest: Tjaronn Chery (NEC) – 37 years, 122 days
- Average Age (Top 20): ~25 years
Position Breakdown (Top 20)
- Defenders: 5 players (El Karouani, Hardeveld, James, de Wit, Rots)
- Midfielders: 10 players
- Forwards: 5 players
📈 Tactical Observations
- Defender Dominance: 25% of top corner takers are defenders, indicating tactical flexibility
- Volume vs. Efficiency: Utrecht’s El Karouani leads in volume but needs conversion analysis
- Technical Specialists: PSV’s Veerman combines corner duties with elite passing (78.4% completion)
- Youth Integration: Several young players (19-21) trusted with set pieces
- Rotation Systems: Feyenoord and Twente use multiple takers vs. single-specialist approach elsewhere
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FAQ – Who Takes Corners for Each Eredivisie Team?
Who takes corners for Ajax?
The primary corner taker for Ajax is Steven Berghuis (22 corners).
Who takes corners for AZ Alkmaar?
AZ Alkmaar uses a dual system led by Mees de Wit (18 corners) and Kees Smit (12 corners).
Who takes corners for Excelsior?
Excelsior’s primary corner taker is Gyan de Regt (17 corners).
Who takes corners for Feyenoord?
Feyenoord employs a primary rotation system with Anis Hadj Moussa (17 corners), Sem Steijn (13 corners), and Luciano Valente (12 corners).
Who takes corners for Fortuna Sittard?
Mohammed Ihattaren (11 corners) handles corner duties for Fortuna Sittard.
Who takes corners for Go Ahead Eagles?
Go Ahead Eagles uses a co-primary system with Dean James (21 corners) and Jakob Breum (19 corners).
Who takes corners for Groningen?
The clear primary corner taker for Groningen is Younes Taha El Idrissi (21 corners).
Who takes corners for Heerenveen?
Heerenveen has a co-primary approach with Maxence Rivera (17 corners) and Jacob Trenskow (11 corners).
Who takes corners for Heracles Almelo?
Ajdin Hrustic (16 corners) is the primary corner taker for Heracles Almelo.
Who takes corners for NAC Breda?
Juho Talvitie (19 corners) is the primary corner taker for NAC Breda.
Who takes corners for NEC?
NEC utilizes a dual system with Tjaronn Chery (17 corners) and Kodai Sano (12 corners).
Who takes corners for PEC Zwolle?
Thijs Oosting (9 corners) leads corner duties for PEC Zwolle.
Who takes corners for PSV Eindhoven?
Joey Veerman (29 corners) is the dominant corner taker for PSV Eindhoven.
Who takes corners for Sparta Rotterdam?
Jens Toornstra (14 corners) is the primary corner taker for Sparta Rotterdam.
Who takes corners for Telstar?
Telstar has a co-primary system with Jeff Hardeveld (25 corners) and Guus Offerhaus (17 corners).
Who takes corners for Twente?
Mats Rots (9 corners) leads corner duties for Twente.
Who takes corners for Utrecht?
Souffian El Karouani (38 corners) is the dominant corner taker for Utrecht.
Who takes corners for Volendam?
Ozan Kökçü (10 corners) is the primary corner taker for Volendam.
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