Feyenoord Make Eredivisie History with September Awards Clean Sweep
Feyenoord have made history in the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie, becoming the first club to claim all three monthly individual awards in the same month. Anis Hadj Moussa was named Player of the Month, right-back Givairo Read earned Johan Cruyff Talent of the Month, and head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst received the Rinus Michels Coach of the Month award.
The achievement reflects a remarkable September for the Rotterdam side, who won all three of their league matches and finished the month with a goal difference of plus 14. Their performances combined attacking power with defensive discipline—and offered a compelling early-season statement in the Eredivisie title race.
Three Wins Set the Stage for Feyenoord’s Award Sweep
Feyenoord began September with a 3-1 victory away to NEC at the Goffertstadion. They followed it with an emphatic 7-0 win over PEC Zwolle before completing the month’s league schedule with a 5-0 home triumph against FC Utrecht.
Across those three games, Feyenoord scored 15 goals and conceded only once. The results gave the club nine points from a possible nine and helped establish the foundation for the historic awards clean sweep. The scale of the victories was especially striking: Feyenoord did not simply edge past their opponents but repeatedly turned promising spells into decisive results.
The monthly awards have been presented across different periods. Player of the Month and Johan Cruyff Talent of the Month have been running since the 2017/18 season, while the Coach of the Month prize was introduced last season. A club had previously produced both the best player and the best young talent in a single month, but no team had collected all three honours until Feyenoord’s September run.
Hadj Moussa’s Clinical Finishing Earns Player of the Month
For Hadj Moussa, the award is the second Player of the Month honour of his career. The Algerian winger delivered a particularly productive run in front of goal, scoring twice against PEC Zwolle and twice again against FC Utrecht. His four goals made him one of the month’s leading scorers, alongside Feyenoord team-mate Nacho Ferri.
His finishing numbers underline just how effective he was. Hadj Moussa registered seven shots during the award period, with four efforts on target—and all four found the net. His four goals came from an expected goals figure of just 0.8, a measure that estimates the quality of scoring opportunities. In other words, he converted chances at a rate far above what the opportunities would typically suggest.
That efficiency adds another dimension to Feyenoord’s attacking threat. The team’s high scorelines were not driven solely by volume; players such as Hadj Moussa made the most of clear openings and punished defensive mistakes. His form will be an important factor to monitor in upcoming fixtures, including Feyenoord’s next Eredivisie meeting with AZ.
Givairo Read Combines Attacking Output with Defensive Work
Read claimed the Johan Cruyff Talent of the Month award for the second time. The 20-year-old right-back made a major contribution at both ends of the pitch, recording four assists during Feyenoord’s three September league matches. His ability to support attacks and deliver the final pass gave the team an additional route to goal.
Read’s influence was not limited to possession. He recovered the ball three times in the attacking third and made eight tackles, six of which were successful. Those figures point to a player willing to press high, challenge opponents and help Feyenoord regain control quickly after losing the ball.
The team’s defensive record also strengthened his case. Feyenoord kept clean sheets in two of their three matches, providing a reminder that their September success was built on more than goals. Read’s combination of forward movement and defensive commitment is particularly valuable for a modern full-back, whose role often requires covering large areas of the pitch.
Van Bronckhorst Rewarded for Results and Youth Development
Van Bronckhorst received the Rinus Michels Coach of the Month award for the first time. Feyenoord’s 15-goal return was an exceptional achievement under his leadership. The only month in which his side scored more was April 2018, when they found the net 19 times—but that total came across five matches rather than three.
The Eredivisie also highlighted Van Bronckhorst’s consistency in team selection and his willingness to trust young players. He maintained continuity in his starting line-up while still creating opportunities for emerging talent. Seventeen-year-olds Jerayno Schaken and Jivayno Zinhagel both received playing time and each managed to score, adding a developmental success story to the month’s results.
That balance can be important over a long campaign. A settled core can help a team build rhythm, while carefully chosen opportunities for younger players can broaden the squad’s options and prepare them for greater responsibility. For Feyenoord, the September performances offered evidence that strong results and youth development can progress together.
What Feyenoord’s Historic Month Could Mean Next
Feyenoord’s award sweep is a snapshot of a team in excellent form, not a guarantee of what comes next. The Eredivisie season is long, and consistency across different opponents, competitions and periods of fixture congestion will ultimately shape the club’s ambitions. Still, a nine-point month with 15 goals scored provides a strong platform and a clear boost in confidence.
For supporters following the football season, the key question is whether Feyenoord can sustain the same attacking sharpness while maintaining their defensive organisation. Hadj Moussa’s finishing, Read’s two-way contribution and Van Bronckhorst’s management have all played central roles so far. If those strengths continue, Feyenoord could remain a major force in the title conversation.
Any prediction about the club’s prospects should also account for the challenge of turning a brilliant month into a consistent run. September has nevertheless set a high standard. Feyenoord’s unprecedented clean sweep celebrates individual excellence, but it also captures a broader team achievement: a side playing with confidence, scoring freely and giving young talent room to make an impact.
