Cedric Hatenboer

Cedric Hatenboer
Hatenboer with Telstar in 2026
Personal information
Full name Cedric Joriaan Hatenboer[1]
Date of birth (2005-03-19) 19 March 2005
Place of birth Rotterdam, Netherlands
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[2][3]
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Telstar (on loan from Anderlecht)
Number 23
Youth career
2011–2013 VOC
2013 Excelsior
2013–2015 Sparta Rotterdam
2015–2018 Ajax
2018–2019 Sparta Rotterdam
2019–2020 Alphense Boys
2020–2022 Feyenoord
2022–2024 Excelsior
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024–2025 Excelsior 25 (1)
2025– Anderlecht 0 (0)
2025– RSCA Futures 5 (0)
2024–2025 → Telstar (loan) 6 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:53, 27 February 2026 (UTC)

Cedric Joriaan Hatenboer (born 19 March 2005) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eredivisie club Telstar, on loan from Anderlecht.

Career

Early years

Born in Rotterdam, Hatenboer began his footballing career with local amateur club VOC before joining the academy of Excelsior in 2013.[4] Later that year, he moved across the city to the youth set-up of Sparta Rotterdam, where he continued his development.[5]

In July 2015, Hatenboer was recruited by the academy of Ajax, joining one of the Netherlands' most prominent youth systems. During his time in Amsterdam, he featured for the club's under-14 side and was regarded as one of the more technically gifted players in his age group.[6] Former Ajax and Netherlands international Marciano Vink later described him as "one of the stand-out players" in the Ajax youth ranks at the time, highlighting his passing range and technical ability.[6] His development at Ajax was significantly disrupted by a serious illness in his early teenage years. After participating in a youth tournament abroad, Hatenboer contracted a legionella infection along with intestinal parasites, which left him without energy and forced him to the sidelines for approximately eight months.[7] The illness led to substantial weight loss and required an intensive course of antibiotics before he was able to resume training.[7]

Ajax were reportedly keen to retain Hatenboer beyond under-14 level, but he ultimately left the club after three seasons. Following his recovery, he chose not to remain in Ajax's intensified training structure and instead returned to Sparta Rotterdam.[5] Ajax technical director Marc Overmars reportedly arranged a form of buy-back option, though Hatenboer declined a later opportunity to return, citing the prospect of living with a host family away from his parents.[7] According to Vink, although the player himself wished to remain in Amsterdam, family circumstances also contributed to his return to the Rotterdam area.[6] Hatenboer later spent the 2019–20 campaign with Alphense Boys before moving to the academy of Feyenoord.[8] At Feyenoord, Hatenboer featured in the club's under-16 and under-17 sides in the national youth divisions.[9] He later stated that he had been considered for a professional contract while playing for the club's under-18 side, but was ultimately released following discussions with technical director Frank Arnesen.[7]

In July 2022, he rejoined Excelsior's youth academy, initially featuring for their under-18 team.[4]

Excelsior

On 8 August 2024, Hatenboer signed his first professional contract with Excelsior, agreeing a deal until 2026 with an option for a further year.[10] The contract followed a period of physical development with the club's under-21 team after an injury had limited him during the previous campaign.[10]

He was introduced directly into the first-team squad for the 2024–25 season in the Eerste Divisie, starting each of the club's opening four league matches.[11] On 30 August 2024, he scored his first senior goal in a 2–2 draw away to ADO Den Haag, registering his maiden strike in professional football.[12][13] Hatenboer established himself as a regular starter during the campaign as Excelsior mounted a promotion challenge. At the conclusion of the season, the club secured promotion to the Eredivisie, marking Hatenboer's first senior honour.[14]

Anderlecht

On 29 January 2025, Belgian Pro League club Anderlecht announced the signing of Hatenboer on a contract running until June 2029.[15][4] Dutch and Belgian media reported that the transfer fee amounted to approximately €2.5 million, with performance-related bonuses and a sell-on clause included in the agreement with Excelsior.[16][17] As part of the arrangement, he finished the season at Excelsior.[17]

Following the completion of that campaign and Excelsior's promotion, Hatenboer formally joined Anderlecht ahead of the 2025–26 season. He initially featured primarily for the club's reserve side, RSCA Futures, competing in the Challenger Pro League, while adapting to senior football in Belgium. His prospects at Anderlecht diminished during the first half of the season, and he was not included in the squad for the club's winter training camp. According to Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, internal discussion also arose regarding a contractual clause which meant he could not be required to play for RSCA Futures. The club subsequently opted to arrange a loan move.[18][19]

Loan to Telstar

Having found first-team opportunities limited during the first half of the 2025–26 season, Hatenboer returned to the Netherlands on 5 January 2026, joining Eredivisie club Telstar on loan for the remainder of the campaign.[20] The agreement included an option to make the transfer permanent.[21]

Hatenboer made his debut for Telstar—as well as his Eredivisie debut—on 11 January 2026, starting in defensive midfield in place of the injured Tyrone Owusu in a 3–2 home defeat to his former youth club Ajax.[22] He was sent off in the 53rd minute following a challenge on Youri Regeer.[23][24]

Career statistics

As of match played 22 February 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Excelsior Rotterdam 2024–25 Eerste Divisie 25 1 2 0 — 27 1
Anderlecht 2025–26 Belgian Pro League 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
RSCA Futures 2025–26 Challenger Pro League 5 0 — — 5 0
Telstar (loan) 2025–26 Eredivisie 6 0 1 0 — 7 0
Career total 36 1 3 0 0 0 39 1

References

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  2. ^ "Cedric Hatenboer". ESPN (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Cedric Hatenboer". VriendenLoterij Eredivisie (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  4. ^ a b c "Excelsior-talent Hatenboer maakt in de zomer transfer naar Anderlecht" [Excelsior talent Hatenboer to join Anderlecht in the summer]. Excelsior Rotterdam (in Dutch). 29 January 2025. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  5. ^ a b Antes, Wessel (19 December 2025). "Sparta Rotterdam wil groot talent terughalen naar de Nederlandse velden" [Sparta Rotterdam wants to bring top talent back to the Dutch pitches]. Voetbalzone (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 27 February 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  6. ^ a b c "Vink is lyrisch: 'Ajax wilde dat hij bij Ajax bleef, maar zijn moeder had heimwee'" [Vink is lyrical: "Ajax wanted him to stay at Ajax, but his mother was homesick"]. VoetbalPrimeur.nl (in Dutch). 11 January 2026. Archived from the original on 12 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  7. ^ a b c d Mostert, Dominic (13 April 2025). "'Overmars greep in, bij een dertienjarige! Feyenoord stuurde me weg, bizar'" ["Overmars intervened — for a thirteen-year-old! Feyenoord sent me away, bizarre"]. FCUpdate.nl (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 4 May 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  8. ^ "Woensdagnieuwtjes" [Wednesday news]. Alphense Boys (in Dutch). 28 January 2020. Archived from the original on 27 February 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  9. ^ Verleg, Milan (26 January 2025). "Wie is de talentvolle middenvelder van Excelsior: Cedric Hatenboer?" [Who is Excelsior's talented midfielder: Cedric Hatenboer?]. ELF Voetbal (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 3 February 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  10. ^ a b "Excelsior beloont middenvelder Cedric Hatenboer met profcontract" [Excelsior hands midfielder Cedric Hatenboer a professional contract]. Excelsior Rotterdam (in Dutch). 8 August 2024. Archived from the original on 6 August 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
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  13. ^ Keemink, Mischa (26 September 2024). "Cedric Hatenboer: 'De nieuwe ster van Kralingen'" [Cedric Hatenboer: "The new star of Kralingen"]. Waterweg Sport (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  14. ^ "Kralingen viert feest: Excelsior promoveert naar de Eredivisie" [Kralingen celebrates: Excelsior promoted to the Eredivisie]. VriendenLoterij Eredivisie (in Dutch). 3 May 2025. Archived from the original on 16 May 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
  15. ^ "RSC Anderlecht trekt Cedric Hatenboer aan" [RSC Anderlecht signs Cedric Hatenboer]. RSC Anderlecht (in Dutch). 29 January 2025. Archived from the original on 27 February 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  16. ^ "Hatenboer verlaat na dit seizoen Excelsior voor Belgische topclub Anderlecht" [Hatenboer to leave Excelsior after this season for Belgian top club Anderlecht]. NOS (in Dutch). 29 January 2025. Archived from the original on 6 July 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  17. ^ a b Duijn, Tim van (28 January 2025). "Excelsior casht opnieuw: akkoord met Anderlecht over Hatenboer" [Excelsior cashes in again: agreement with Anderlecht over Hatenboer]. Voetbal International (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 24 March 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  18. ^ Geril, Jürgen (9 January 2026). "Angulo heeft meer wapens nodig, Hatenboer is geen verlies en... "over de titel spreken we niet": tien dingen die u moet onthouden over de stage van Anderlecht" [Angulo needs more weapons, Hatenboer is no loss and... "we're not talking about the title": ten things to remember from Anderlecht's training camp]. Het Nieuwsblad (in Flemish). Archived from the original on 12 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  19. ^ "Belgische krant doet opvallend boekje open over Hatenboer-situatie bij Anderlecht" [Belgian newspaper reveals striking details about Hatenboer situation at Anderlecht]. VoetbalPrimeur.nl (in Dutch). 9 January 2026. Archived from the original on 12 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  20. ^ Duijn, Tim van; Zwartkruis, Simon (3 January 2026). "Welkome versterking: Telstar haalt Hatenboer terug naar Nederland" [Welcome addition: Telstar brings Hatenboer back to the Netherlands]. Voetbal International (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 27 February 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  21. ^ Brood, Thomas (5 January 2026). "Telstar huurt middenvelder Cedric Hatenboer van RSC Anderlecht" [Telstar loans midfielder Cedric Hatenboer from RSC Anderlecht]. NH Nieuws (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 27 February 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  22. ^ Dalsem, Kees van (11 January 2026). "Cedric Hatenboer maakt debuut voor Telstar tegen Ajax. Middenvelder vervanger van Tyrone Owusu" [Cedric Hatenboer makes debut for Telstar against Ajax. Midfielder replaces Tyrone Owusu]. IJmuider Courant (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  23. ^ "VIDEO. Horrordebuut voor Cedric Hatenboer bij Telstar: Anderlecht-huurling krijgt meteen rode kaart tegen Ajax" [VIDEO. Horror debut for Cedric Hatenboer at Telstar: Anderlecht loanee immediately sent off against Ajax]. Het Nieuwsblad (in Flemish). 11 January 2026. Archived from the original on 12 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  24. ^ "Cedric Hatenboer mist twee wedstrijden na rode kaart tegen Ajax" [Cedric Hatenboer misses two matches after red card against Ajax]. KNVB (in Dutch). 14 January 2026. Archived from the original on 27 February 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
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