Fortuna Sittard's squad for the 2026-2027 season is set with a blend of experience and young talent. According to data from Vavel, the core consists of 22 players, including six under the age of 23 and ten foreign players.
Managed by Danny Buijs, the team currently sits sixth in the Eredivisie with ten points from five matches. The next challenge comes quickly, as Fortuna hosts Ajax at home on Saturday, September 12th, with the visitors currently in eighth place. Their recent form of WWLWD shows a mixed start.
What does the squad look like?
Fortuna Sittard's squad is compact. In goal, Buijs relies on the experienced Mattijs Branderhorst, who has already made five appearances and recorded nineteen saves. He is backed up by Luuk Koopmans and young German keeper Kaylen. The defence is led by veterans like Ivo Pinto and Dutchman Syb van Ottele, both with five appearances. Justin Hubner is one of the young prospects in the backline.
The midfield is the engine of the team. Mohamed Ihattaren, with three goals and two assists, is the creative force, while Edouard Michut has also contributed one goal and two assists. Youngsters like Philip Brittijn and Moussa Gbemou are getting minutes to develop. You can view the complete squad for an overview of all players and their statistics.
Who are the key attackers?
Up front, Fortuna trusts the young duo of Lequincio Zeefuik and Anthony Descotte. Zeefuik, a U-23 international, has already scored three times and provided one assist in five outings. Descotte has found the net once. Ole Romeny, who also scored once, provides additional depth. Swedish forward Kristoffer Peterson is yet to make his debut this season.
This attacking line has produced eleven goals so far, conceding nine. That results in a goal difference of plus two. The team trails leaders AZ Alkmaar by five points, clearly outlining the challenge for the coming weeks.
What does this mean for the upcoming fixtures?
With this squad, Fortuna Sittard heads into a busy period. The home match against Ajax is a direct benchmark for their ambitions. Buijs's lineup will likely again lean on the productivity of Ihattaren and the goals of Zeefuik. The match schedule for the coming weeks can be found on our fixtures page.
The statistics show the team relies heavily on a small group of players for production. Ihattaren, Michut and Zeefuik are responsible for the majority of goals and assists. To maintain their sixth-place position, the squad's depth will be tested. The current standings show how tight the mid-table is. Fortuna Sittard begins the home match against Ajax aiming to continue their positive home run.
