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The summer 2026 transfer window is open, so squads can still change as clubs buy, sell, and loan players. We update from our data provider as moves are confirmed, so a few names may not reflect the very latest transfers yet.
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Excelsior most-used starting XI34 MATCHES
Excelsior's most-used starting XI this season, across 34 official matches, was Gassel in goal, a back four of Widell, Meissen, Zagré and Bronkhorst, and Regt and Fernandes further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
- GKGassel
- DEFWidell
- DEFMeissen
- DEFZagré
- DEFBronkhorst
- MIDYegoian
- MIDNaujoks
- MIDHartjes
- MIDSchouten
- FWDRegt
- FWDFernandes
Team news
- No longer available: Zagré, Bronkhorst, Schouten and Fernandes.
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 12 of the last 30 matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Excelsior this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
- Fernandes to HuddersfieldTransferJul '26
- CarlénTransferJul '26
- RaatsieFree agentJul '26
- HanssonFree agentJul '26
- ArmantradingLoanJul '26
- Bronkhorst to HuddersfieldFree agentJul '26
4-2-3-1 at home · 4-3-3 away
Most Common Excelsior Starting XI
Based on 34 official matches this season
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- MIDNaujoks2/2 penalties scored
Excelsior fixtures
Excelsior vs PSV Eindhoven
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- Who started Excelsior's last match?
- Excelsior's starting XI on 7 Aug 2026 in the Eredivisie (4-3-3): Stijn van Gassel, Nolan Martens, Rick Meissen, Jan Plug, Simon Janssen, Daniel van Vianen, Noah Naujoks, Lennard Hartjes, Irakli Yegoian, David Garden, Gyan de Regt.
- What was Excelsior's last result?
- Excelsior beat Cambuur 4–0 on 7 Aug 2026.
- When did Excelsior last win?
- Excelsior last won on 7 Aug 2026, beating Cambuur 4–0.
- Who takes penalties for Excelsior?
- N. Naujoks has taken the most penalties for Excelsior in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 of 2.
Excelsior vs PSV Eindhoven
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