Melvin Platje

Melvin Platje
Personal information
Full name	Antonius Johannes Melvin Platje
Date of birth	16 December 1988 (age 35)
Place of birth	Naarden, Netherlands
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
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
2007–2011	Volendam
2011–2013	NEC
2013–2014	Neftchi Baku
2014	→ Kalmar (loan)
2014–2015	VVV-Venlo
2015–2016	Brest
2016–2017	Hansa Rostock
2017	Lommel United
2017–2018	Telstar
2018–2022	Bali United
2021	→ De Graafschap (loan)
2022	Bhayangkara
2022–	AFC
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 November 2023

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

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.^[2] 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.^[3] He made his debut for the club on 6 August 2011, starting in their draw 2–2 draw with Heerenveen.^[4] 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.^[5] The win moved NEC up to fifth spot in the Eredivisie league table.^[4]

Neftchi Baku

In July 2013, Platje signed a lucrative one-year contract with Neftchi Baku in the Azerbaijan Premier League,^[6] but after failing to make an impact in Azerbaijan, Platje moved to Kalmar on loan for the remainder of his contract.^[7]^[8]

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.^[9] Platje made his Bali United debut on 11 July 2018 in a Liga 1 match against PSM Makassar in a 2–0 home win.^[10] 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.^[11] 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.^[12] 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.^[13] 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.^[14]

Career statistics

As of Match played 19 July 2014^[15]

Club performance			League		Cup		Continental		Other^[b]		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
2007–08	Volendam	Eerste Divisie	11	1			-		-		34	8
2008–09		Eredivisie	32	7	3	3	-		-		35	10
2009–10		Eerste Divisie	24	14	1	1	-		-		25	15
2010–11		Eerste Divisie	37	26	3	0	-		-		40	8
2011–12	NEC	Eredivisie	30	6	4	2	-		-		34	8
2012–13	NEC	Eredivisie	33	9	1	0	-		-		34	9
2013–14	Neftchi Baku	APL	14	1	2	0	2	0	1	0	19	1
2014	Kalmar (Loan)	Allsvenskan	4	0	0	0	0	0	-		4	0
Total	Netherlands		163	58	12	6	-	-	-	-	175	64
	Azerbaijan		14	1	2	0	2	0	1	0	19	1
	Sweden		4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
Total			181	59	14	6	2	0	1	0	198	65

Honours

Club

FC Volendam

Eerste Divisie: 2007–08

Hansa Rostock

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Cup: 2015–16

Bali United

Liga 1: 2019^[16]

Notes

^ In isolation, Melvin is pronounced [ˈmɛlvɪn].
^ Includes other competitive competitions, including the Azerbaijan Supercup.

References

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

External links

[2] In isolation, Melvin is pronounced [ˈmɛlvɪn].

[17] Includes other competitive competitions, including the Azerbaijan Supercup.

[1] "Melvin Platje: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 10 October 2020.

[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

[autogenerated1-5] 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".

[18] "Bali United Juara Liga 1 Usai Penantian Lima Tahun". cnnindonesia.com.

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Melvin Platje

Career

Early career

Neftchi Baku

VVV Venlo

Lommel United

Bali United

Career statistics

Honours

Club

Notes

References

External links

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