Nikki Havenaar

Havenaar has made nine appearances (six starts and three as substitute) in the 2026–27 Pro League and also features in European competition with two Champions League Qualifiers and four Europa League appearances – the pattern points to a rotational central defender trusted for continental fixtures and squad depth rather than an automatic week‑in, week‑out starter

Havenaar averages a 6.53 rating this season with a high of 6.79 and a low of 6.26, a narrow 6.26–6.79 range that indicates consistent match‑to‑match output

Havenaar's career moved from Nagoya Grampus to Europe in January 2016, progressing through Austria and Switzerland before arriving in Belgium; he has represented six senior clubs and logged his heaviest seasonal goal return with seven in 2023–24, a phase that contrasts with later seasons of steadier defensive deployment

Most of Havenaar's moves were free transfers until Union Saint‑Gilloise paid €350000 in July 2026; earlier moves include an undisclosed January 2016 transfer from Nagoya Grampus and free moves in July 2018, July 2019 and July 2023, reflecting incremental steps across leagues rather than a single jump up the market