Melvin Platje

Melvin Platje (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɛlvɪm ˈplɑcə];[2] born 16 December 1988) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Tweede Divisie club AFC.

Melvin Platje
Personal information
Full name Antonius Johannes Melvin Platje
Date of birth (1988-12-16) 16 December 1988
Place of birth Naarden, Netherlands
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 AFC
Number 7
Youth career
SDO Bussum
0000–2005 Omniworld
2005–2006 Huizen
2006–2007 Volendam
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2011 Volendam 100 (43)
2011–2013 NEC 63 (15)
2013–2014 Neftchi Baku 14 (1)
2014 → Kalmar (loan) 4 (0)
2014–2015 VVV-Venlo 33 (15)
2015–2016 Brest 12 (1)
2016–2017 Hansa Rostock 25 (1)
2017 Lommel United 8 (2)
2017–2018 Telstar 35 (14)
2018–2022 Bali United 59 (24)
2021 → De Graafschap (loan) 12 (1)
2022 Bhayangkara 13 (6)
2022– AFC 34 (11)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 May 2023

Career

Early career

Before joining FC Volendam, Platje played in the youth departments of FC Omniworld and SV Huizen. He later moved to the FC Volendam youth system, and Platje joined the professional ranks at the club in the summer of 2007. Platje made his first team debut on 24 August 2007, when he came on as a 68th-minute substitute for Jack Tuyp in an Eerste Divisie match against FC Zwolle.[3] In the 2008–09 Eredivisie season, Platje became known as a super sub for coming on as a substitute and scoring many vital goals in the minutes he played. In his last season with Volendam in the Eerste Divisie, Platje recorded 4 appearances and netted 5 goals. During the 2011 summer transfer window, Platje was transferred from Volendam to NEC on a free transfer.[4] He made his debut for the club on 6 August 2011, starting in their draw 2–2 draw with Heerenveen.[5] In his second game for the club, Platje scored a nine-minute second-half brace against Excelsior to give his club a 2–0 win.[6] The win moved NEC up to fifth spot in the Eredivisie league table.[5]

Neftchi Baku

In July 2013, Platje signed a lucrative one-year contract with Neftchi Baku in the Azerbaijan Premier League,[7] but after failing to make an impact in Azerbaijan, Platje moved to Kalmar on loan for the remainder of his contract.[8][9]

VVV Venlo

On 3 September, Platje signed a deal with Dutch Eerste Divisie side VVV-Venlo.

Lommel United

On 14 February 2017 he joined Belgian Second division club Lommel United till the end of the season.

Bali United

On 29 June 2018, he joined Indonesian Liga 1 club, Bali United.[10] Platje made his Bali United debut on 11 July 2018 in a Liga 1 match against PSM Makassar in a 2–0 home win.[11] He scored his first league goal on 17 July 2018. It was the first goal in a 0–2 victory against Persija Jakarta in the Liga 1.[12] Platje was chosen as the 2019 Liga 1 best player in September. One of the roles of this special appearance was arguably done by Platje. he was able to get involved in three of the six goals scored by the players of Bali United this September. He scored two goals and one assist for Tridatu Warriors.[13] On 13 August, he scored his first international brace in a temporary score 0–2 over Singapore Premier League club Tampines Rovers, after in the 43rd minute Tampines's player Boris Kopitovic made his goal. Until the first half is over, score 1–2.[14] Until the match is over. Bali United won 3–5 over Tampines Rovers through extra time and qualify for the preliminary round 2 in the 2020 AFC Champions League and will face Melbourne Victory on 21 January 2020.[15]

Career statistics
As of Match played 19 July 2014[16]
Club performance League Cup Continental Other1 Total
SeasonClubLeague AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
2007–08VolendamEerste Divisie111--348
2008–09Eredivisie32733--3510
2009–10Eerste Divisie241411--2515
2010–11372630--408
2011–12NECEredivisie30642--348
2012–1333910--349
2013–14Neftchi BakuAPL141202010191
2014Kalmar (Loan)Allsvenskan400000-40
TotalNetherlands 16358126----17564
Azerbaijan 141202010191
Sweden 4000000040
Total 18159146201019865

Notes

1Includes other competitive competitions, including the Azerbaijan Supercup

Honours

Club

FC Volendam

Hansa Rostock

Bali United

References
  1. "Melvin Platje: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  2. In isolation, Melvin is pronounced [ˈmɛlvɪn].
  3. "FC Volendam 2–2 FC Zwolle". Voetbal International. 24 August 2007. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
  4. Melvin Platje transferred from Volendam to NEC Nijmegen on a free transfer
  5. Match: NEC Nijmegen v Excelsior – Dutch Eredivisie – ESPN FC
  6. "Sport | Het laatste nieuws uit Nederland leest u op Telegraaf.nl".
  7. "Platje rondt transfer af in Baku en gaat vier à vijf keer meer verdienen" (in Dutch). forzanec. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  8. Нефтчи избавился от Платье (in Russian). azerifootball. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  9. "Melvin Platje op huurbasis naar Zweden" (in Dutch). gelderlander. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  10. "RESMI! MELVIN PLATJE JADI REKRUTAN TERBARU BALI UNITED | Bali United Official Website". Bali United Official Website. 29 June 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  11. "Hasil Pertandingan Liga 1 2018: Bali United vs PSM Makassar". indosport.com. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  12. "Debut Fantastis Melvin Platje Di Bali United". bali.tribunnews.com. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  13. "Pemain Terbaik Liga 1 September: Melvin Platje". football5star.com. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
  14. "Dua Sepakan Melvin Platje Bawa Bali United Ungguli Tampines Rovers". baliutd.com. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  15. "Bali United Lolos Ke Babak Eliminasi Kedua Liga Champions Asia Usai Tekuk Tampines Rovers 5–3". m.liputan6.com. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  16. "Netherlands - M. Platje - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".
  17. "Bali United Juara Liga 1 Usai Penantian Lima Tahun". cnnindonesia.com.
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