Calvin Verdonk Joins Lille: Transfer News & Details
- Lille OSC has officially welcomed defender Nathan Tjoe-A-On Verdonk, with the player expressing his pre-existing knowledge and admiration for the club.
- To develop as a player, also as a person, and of course win trophies.
- Verdonk's move to Lille followed immediately after his final match with NEC Nijmegen, were they suffered a 2-3 defeat against Fortuna Sittard on August 25, 2024.
lille Welcomes Indonesian International Verdonk
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Published September 1, 2025, at 20:24 (UTC)
New Signing Expresses Enthusiasm for LOSC
Lille OSC has officially welcomed defender Nathan Tjoe-A-On Verdonk, with the player expressing his pre-existing knowledge and admiration for the club. “I am vrey proud to join LOSC. I clearly knew this club before joining. LOSC is a great French club, who won Ligue 1 and the Trophee des Champions in 2021, in arduous and physically draining competitions, with very good players,” Verdonk stated on the club’s official website.
Verdonk outlined his ambitions for his time in Lille. “My goal? To develop as a player, also as a person, and of course win trophies. I talked with Patrick kluivert about LOSC, and he only told me positive things about this club. He still has friends here. I can’t wait to start and meet my teammates, but also supporters.”
From NEC to Lille: A Swift Transition
Verdonk’s move to Lille followed immediately after his final match with NEC Nijmegen, were they suffered a 2-3 defeat against Fortuna Sittard on August 25, 2024. During his four seasons at NEC, Verdonk made 165 appearances, scoring eight goals and providing nine assists. Transfermarkt provides a detailed record of his performance.
International Experiance
The 24-year-old Verdonk has also become a regular feature in the Indonesian national team, earning 10 caps as making his debut on November 6, 2024. His eligibility for Indonesia stems from his mother’s heritage. Goal.com details his journey to representing Indonesia.