Stijn Derkx
# Stijn Derkx

Stijn Derkx (born 3 February 1995 in Heeze) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a striker for amateur side Merksplas SK.

## Club career

Derkx joined the Willem II youth academy aged 13 and made his professional debut for them in the Eredivisie in the final game of the 2012–13 season against AZ. He had a trial with FC Oss in summer 2015, but left the club citing personal reasons.

In April 2016 he left hometown club RKSV Heeze for Belgian outfit Esperanza Pelt, but left the club after only one season due to financial reasons. RKSV Nuenen announced the arrival of Derkx for the 2017–18 season.

In July 2018, Derkx returned to RKSV Heeze. However, due to lack of playing thime, Derkx announced in November 2018, that he had left the club again. In January 2019, he signed for SV Herkol. Ahead of the 2019-20 season, he moved to Merksplas SK. As of March 2023, Derkx was still playing for Merksplas.

## International career

He played 5 matches for the Netherlands under-16 football team, making his debut in October 2010 against France U-16.

