Matisse Didden Explained

Matisse Didden (born 8 October 2001) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Utrecht.^[1]

Career

Didden, born in As, Belgium, was a student at Stedelijke Humaniora Dilsen and played youth football for Patro Eisden Maasmechelen. On 10 March 2018, at the age of 16, he made his debut for the club's first team in a league match against Dender.^[2]

He moved to Genk in 2018. On 8 March 2022, his contract was extended until the summer of 2025.^[3] On 27 August 2022, Didden made his debut in Genk's first team in a 4–0 league away win against Seraing.^[4]

In the summer of 2023, Didden signed a two-season contract with Dutch Eerste Divisie club Roda JC.^[5] He made his debut on 11 August against Helmond Sport in a 4–1 victory.^[6] During the season, he was captain of Roda for a number of matches. In the summer of 2024 he transferred from Roda JC to Eredivisie club Utrecht signing a four-year contract.^{[7] [8]} He made his competitive debut for Utrecht against PEC Zwolle on 11 August 2024 in the Eredivisie.^{[9] [10]}

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Patro Eisden	2017–18	First Amateur Division	5	0	—		—		5	0
Jong Genk	2022–23	Challenger Pro League	22	2	—		—		13	2
Genk	2022–23	Belgian Pro League	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Roda JC	2023–24	Eerste Divisie	32	1	1	1	2	0	35	2
Utrecht	2024–25	Eredivisie	5	0	1	0	—		6	0
Career total			65	3	2	1	2	0	69	4

Notes and References

1. Web site: Soccerway. 15 August 2024. Matisse Didden.
2. Web site: Matisse Didden (16) makes successful debut at Patro. hbvl.be. 15 August 2024. 13 March 2018.
3. Web site: Genk extends defender's contract. Voetbal niews. 15 August 2024. March 8, 2022.
4. Web site: RFC SERAING VS. GENK 0 - 4. Soccerway. 15 August 2024. 27 August 2022.
5. Web site: 19 January 2024. Zaakwaarnemer Roda JC'er Didden houdt deur dicht voor clubs wintertransfer. zo-mews. 15 August 2024.
6. Web site: 11 August 2023. 15 August 2024. Soccerway. RODA JC VS. HELMOND SPORT 4 - 1.
7. Web site: Roda completes Didden deal: cash register rings again in Kerkrade. l1nieuws. Sem . Caelen. April 10, 2024. 15 August 2024.
8. Web site: Roda sells Matisse Didden to FC Utrecht. limburger.nl. 15 August 2024. 10 April 2024.
9. Web site: UTRECHT VS PEC ZWOLLE 1-0. Soccerway. 15 August 2024. 11 August 2024.
10. Web site: FC Utrecht houdt drie punten in lege Galgenwaard na fatale fout PEC Zwolle. voetbalprimeur.nl. 15 August 2024. 11 August 2024.