FC Volendam have added a new midfielder to their squad on Deadline Day with the arrival of Younes Jaber el Meftahi. The 18-year-old player joins on loan from Sparta Rotterdam for the rest of the season, as reported by VoetbalPrimeur.
The club currently sits tenth in the Eerste Divisie with six points from four matches. With a goal difference of plus six (eleven for, five against), the team trails leaders Heracles by six points. The final reinforcement for the transfer window is now secured, stated technical director Patrick Busby. "With Younes we are bringing in a creative midfielder who can open a match with his passes at the right speed and in the right direction," Busby said. The deal does not include a purchase option.
Who is Younes Jaber el Meftahi?
Younes Jaber el Meftahi is a talented midfielder who had been part of Sparta Rotterdam's youth academy since 2016. He signed his first professional contract with the Rotterdam club in 2024 and extended it until mid-2030 this past January. He made his official first-team debut in December 2025. Busby highlighted the youngster's qualities. According to the technical director, he can create a man and easily find the free man. El Meftahi had been playing for Sparta in the Eerste Divisie this season.
What did the player say?
The player himself reacted enthusiastically to his move to the Kras Stadion. "I am very happy to join this beautiful club," said Younes Jaber el Meftahi. He called the transfer a beautiful next step in his career. "I cannot wait to show my qualities to the fans." His arrival is meant to bolster the creativity in FC Volendam's midfield. Manager Regillio Simons's squad is now complete for the coming months.
Where does he fit in the current team?
The arrival of El Meftahi provides coach Simons with additional options in the creative part of midfield. FC Volendam has already scored eleven times in four league games this season, but the attack can always use more weapons. His ability to open up play with a pass could be valuable in tight matches. The team has experienced inconsistent form with a WLWL sequence in their last four games. More consistency is needed to keep pace with the top. Fans can always view the full squad online.
What is the next fixture?
The next assignment for FC Volendam is an away match against NAC Breda on 6 December 2026. NAC sits ninth in the table, one place and likely just points away from Volendam. It promises to be an important duel in the mid-table region. All upcoming matches can be found on our fixtures page. The current league standings are always up to date via standings. The loan deal for Younes Jaber el Meftahi runs until the end of the 2026/2027 season.
