Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Mees Hilgers looking at 2026 with high enthusiasm, because the story of 2025 is quite detrimental to the course of his brilliant football career.
In 2025, Hilgers’ story is less sweet. He suffered an injury that kept him out for quite a long time. Not only at the club, his story in the Indonesian National Team is also full of waves.
This unwanted fate arrived in the summer transfer market. Hilgers decided to leave FC Twente for Stade Brest, but failed because he didn’t have enough time.
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This situation prevented Twente from giving Hilgers playing minutes. If Hilgers wants to play, he will be asked to renew his contract which will expire on June 30 2026.
Hilgers refused. Sanctions also apply from the club. Since the start of the season, the player in the central defender position has not had any playing minutes. To fill his time, Hilgers focuses on recovering from injuries.
Now, the door for Hilgers to leave Twente has opened. His status is free transfer. There will be no obstacles for this 24 year old young man starting his career all over again.
Reporting from Voetbal Primeur, it is believed that Hilgers will find a new club in the transfer window this January. However, so far, no club has offered him a contract.
With his potential, as one of the Netherlands’ most prospective defenders in 2022, Hilgers still has selling points. At least for small clubs, Hilgers’ quality remains tempting.
Will 2026 be the year of Hilgers’ revival? Nothing is certain, but the way out of the situation that went wrong in Twente has been opened and there is no time for drama anymore.
(abs/nva)
