UEL Qualification 2026-27
66
Sparta Rotterdam
Jong Sparta
Go Ahead Eagles
Jong FC Utrecht
Ayia Napa
Europa Point
Lincoln Red Imps

Julliani Eersteling

🇳🇱 Netherlands 24 years 181cm Right-footed Right-Back / RWB Rotterdam
T1 Extensive
T2 Pending
0/16 T3 ⏳
0/16 T3 PENDING Lincoln Red Imps FC · #66 🇳🇱 Netherlands UCL Qualifying 2026-27 UEL Qualifying Upcoming Gibraltar League Agent: Van Riemsdijk Sports T3 LOADING · VIDEO PENDING
FGA v3
T3 LOADING
Sparta
Jong Sparta
Go Ahead Eagles
Jong Utrecht
Ayia Napa
Europa Point
Lincoln Red Imps
20
Apps · Go Ahead Eagles
4
UCL Qual Apps
346
UCL Qual Minutes
181
Height cm
66
Jersey Number
0/16
T3 Confirmed
1
UCL Qual YC
2027
Contract Until

Profile

Julliani Eersteling (full name: Eersteling Julliani Giowani) is a 24-year-old Dutch right-back born on 27 October 2001 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Currently with Lincoln Red Imps FC since 27 January 2026. A versatile right-sided defender standing 181cm and right-footed, comfortable at right-back, right wing-back, and right winger. Described as a player who "does his role in defending 100% but also contributes in offensive" (Europa Point scouting). Came through the Sparta Rotterdam academy (2010-2020), one of the Netherlands' most historic youth systems. Agent: Van Riemsdijk Sports. Contract expires 30 June 2027. Jersey #66.

T3 Status

0/16 T3 sub-metrics validated. No video assessment has been conducted. Two historical highlight reels are provided (2021-2022 and 2022-2023), but these are from earlier career phases (Go Ahead Eagles / Jong Utrecht periods). Current Lincoln Red Imps footage is required for accurate assessment. Recommended match selection: 5 matches from UCL Qualifying 2026-27 (vs Inter Club d'Escaldes ×2, vs Mjällby ×2) and UEL Qualifying (vs Omonia Nicosia), plus Gibraltar League fixtures. Minimum 2 matches vs top-third opposition, 1 away match, 1 match where team was losing.

Empire FGA Verdict

FGA — PENDING · DUTCH RIGHT-BACK · MULTI-COUNTRY CAREER · T3 REQUIRED. Julliani Eersteling is a 24-year-old Dutch right-back whose Tier 1 profile shows a mixed career trajectory: Sparta Rotterdam academy graduate, Go Ahead Eagles professional debut (20 apps, Eerste Divisie promotion), but then a downward path through Jong Utrecht → Ayia Napa (Cyprus) → Europa Point → Lincoln Red Imps (Gibraltar). No Tier 3 video assessment exists for his current level. The Empire FGA system cannot generate a score without video evidence. The provided historical highlights (2021-2023) are from a different career phase and may not reflect current ability. Immediate next step: obtain current Lincoln Red Imps match footage and conduct video scoring pass across 5+ matches.

UEFA Champions League Qualifying 2026-27 — Match Register
MatchDateOpponentResultMinNotes
UCL Q1 1st Leg7 Jul 2026Inter Club d'Escaldes (H)W 3-190'
UCL Q1 2nd Leg14 Jul 2026Inter Club d'Escaldes (A)D 1-190'
UCL Q2 1st Leg21 Jul 2026Mjällby AIF (A)L 0-383'1 Yellow Card
UCL Q2 2nd Leg28 Jul 2026Mjällby AIF (H)D 0-083'
UCL Qual Total4 apps346 min0G · 0A · 1YC
Top Philosophy Fits (Tier 1 Estimate)
1
Dutch Total Football RB
7.0
2
Modern Wing-Back / Overlap
6.8
3
Conte Wing-Back System
6.5
4
Simeone Defensive Fullback
6.2
5
Bielsa High-Intensity RB
5.8
6
Guardiola Inverted Fullback
4.5
7
Cruyff Fluid Defender
4.2
8
Mourinho Defensive Block RB
4.0
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T3 Radar Pending

Upload the Tier 3 Excel file to populate the radar chart with validated sub-metric scores. All 16 metrics will be visualized here once video scoring is complete.

Technical / Off-Ball

CRK Creative Risk PENDING
SOA Speed on Action PENDING
DMA Decision Making PENDING
OBI_P Positional Anticipation PENDING
SPI Spatial Performance PENDING
SII_T Top Speed PENDING
OBI_T Run Timing PENDING
OBI_S Space Architecture PENDING

Mental

MCS Mental Competence PENDING
CHR Character PENDING
OMS Transition PENDING
CRS Clutch Response PENDING
CLM Calmness PENDING
Psychological profile PENDING
Frustration recovery PENDING
Pressure handling PENDING

Physical

SII_A Acceleration PENDING
SII_T Top Speed PENDING
SII_R Recovery Sprint PENDING
DYN Dynamism PENDING
Height 181cm
Explosive pace PENDING
Stamina PENDING
Aerial duels PENDING
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Attribute Radar Pending

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Tier 1 — Transfermarkt · UEFA · Sofascore · ESPN

UCL
4
Apps · Qualifying 2026-27
Min
346
UCL Qual Minutes
GAE
20
Apps · Eerste Divisie
Prom
Eredivisie Promotion
YC
1
UCL Qual · Discipline
Club — Lincoln Red Imps FC
UCLUCL Qualifying 2026-27
4 apps · 346'
UCLUCL vs Inter d'Escaldes
180 min · 0G
UCLUCL vs Mjällby AIF
166 min · 1 YC
UELUEL Qualifying vs Omonia
Aug 6 · Pending
Previous Clubs — Career Path
GAEGo Ahead Eagles 2020-21
20 apps · Promoted
UTRJong FC Utrecht 2021-23
Reserve team
CYPAyia Napa 2023-24
Cyprus 2nd tier
GIBEuropa Point 2025
Gibraltar
Physical / Profile
DOBDate of birth
27 Oct 2001
PosPrimary position
Right-Back
AltSecondary positions
RWB / RW
AgentPlayer agent
Van Riemsdijk

Tier 2 — Composite Scores

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Tier 2 Locked

Tier 2 composites (CRE, MEN, PAC, PAS, OBI) are calculated from confirmed Tier 3 sub-metrics. With 0/16 T3 metrics confirmed, these cannot be generated. Upload the Tier 3 Excel file to unlock.

Tier 2 Derived from Tier 3
Tier 2 composites require at least 6/16 T3 sub-metrics confirmed before preliminary estimates can be generated. Full Tier 2 confidence requires 12/16 confirmed.

FGA Weighting Breakdown

LOG Context

Peak LOG: ~2.5 (Eerste Divisie 2020-21)
Go Ahead Eagles: Eerste Divisie · Promotion to Eredivisie
Jong FC Utrecht: Reserve team · Eerste Divisie
Ayia Napa: Cypriot 2nd tier · ~1.5-2.0
Gibraltar League: Europa Point / Lincoln · ~1.0-1.5
UCL Qualifying: Mjällby AIF · ~2.5-3.0

LOG Trajectory: Peak at age 19-20 (Go Ahead Eagles), then downward through Cyprus and Gibraltar. UCL Qualifying at Lincoln represents first European exposure since Netherlands.

Tier 3 · Pending · 0/16 Confirmed · Video Pending

OBI Off-Ball Intelligence PENDING
OBI_T: 0 events — Run timing not scored
OBI_S: 0 events — Space architecture not scored
OBI_P: 0 events — Positional anticipation not scored
Sparta academy background suggests solid OBI foundation
SII Sprint Intensity Index PENDING
SII_A: 0 events — Explosive acceleration not scored
SII_T: 0 events — Top-end speed not scored
SII_R: 0 events — Recovery sprint not scored
RB/RWB position demands high SII across all three sub-metrics
Video Completeness
🎬 2 historical highlight reels provided (2021-2023)
⚠️ Historical footage from Go Ahead Eagles / Jong Utrecht era
Current Lincoln Red Imps footage required
OBI_T · OBI_S · OBI_P · SII_A · SII_T · SII_R
DMA · CHR · MCS · SOA · SPI · CLM
CRS · OMS · DYN · CRK

0/16 sub-metrics confirmed — awaiting current match video + Excel file
All 16 Sub-Metrics — Pending
DMA Decision Making
CHR Character
MCS Mental Comp.
SOA Speed on Action
SPI Spatial Perf.
CLM Calmness
CRS Clutch Response
OMS Omschakeling
DYN Dynamism
CRK Creative Risk
OBI_T Run Timing
SII_T Top Speed

Cross-League Performance Projection

Cross-league contextualization requires a confirmed FGA score built on validated Tier 3 sub-metrics. Julliani Eersteling currently has 0/16 T3 metrics confirmed. No projection can be made.

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Projections Locked

Upload the Tier 3 Excel file to unlock cross-league projections. The system will calculate LOG-adjusted scores for Gibraltar League, Eerste Divisie (Netherlands), Eredivisie, and Cypriot First Division once video scoring is complete.

Future Projection Targets (Pending T3)

Current Context
🇬🇮 Gibraltar League
FGA Pending · Tier ~1.0–1.5
🎯 Target — Eerste Divisie
🇳🇱 Netherlands
LOG-Adjusted · Locked
🎯 Target — Eredivisie
🇳🇱 Netherlands
LOG-Adjusted · Locked
🎯 Target — Cypriot 1st Div
🇨🇾 Cyprus
LOG-Adjusted · Locked

Top 8 Philosophy Fits (Tier 1 Estimate)

1
Dutch Total Football RB
7.0
2
Modern Wing-Back / Overlap
6.8
3
Conte Wing-Back System
6.5
4
Simeone Defensive Fullback
6.2
5
Bielsa High-Intensity RB
5.8
6
Guardiola Inverted Fullback
4.5
7
Cruyff Fluid Defender
4.2
8
Mourinho Defensive Block RB
4.0
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Philosophy Radar Pending

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Tactical Archetype (Estimate)

"The Dutch Modern Wing-Back" — A right-back with Sparta Rotterdam academy foundations and experience in Dutch professional football (Go Ahead Eagles). The "defending 100% but also contributes in offensive" description suggests a modern wing-back profile rather than a pure defensive fullback. The 181cm height and right-footed profile are standard for the position. However, the career trajectory (Netherlands → Cyprus → Gibraltar) raises questions about whether he retains the athletic and technical level required for higher-league wing-back duties. All estimates are theoretical until T3 confirms.

Modern Wing-Back Dutch Academy Product Two-Way Fullback Sparta Rotterdam Lincoln Red Imps Gibraltar League
School Averages (Tier 1 Estimate)
7.0
Dutch / Total Football School
6.8
Modern Wing-Back School
6.5
Conte Wing-Back School
4.5
Guardiola Inverted School

Career Timeline

Born 27 Oct 2001
Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Began footballing journey in one of the Netherlands' most football-passionate cities.
2010–2020
Sparta Rotterdam Academy — 10 years in one of the Netherlands' most historic football academies. Sparta is the oldest professional football club in the Netherlands (founded 1888). Developed foundational technical and tactical skills in the Dutch footballing philosophy.
2018–2020
Jong Sparta Rotterdam — First senior football in the Tweede Divisie (Dutch third tier). Made 5 appearances. First exposure to adult competitive football.
2020–2021
Go Ahead Eagles — The breakthrough. Signed on a free transfer, initially joining the U21 team. Made professional debut on 11 September 2020 vs SC Cambuur (2-0 win, 88th-minute substitute). Made a total of 20 appearances in the Eerste Divisie. Go Ahead Eagles finished second and won promotion to the Eredivisie. This represents Eersteling's peak competitive level to date.
2021–2023
Jong FC Utrecht — Signed a two-year contract on 30 July 2021. Reserve team football in the Eerste Divisie. No confirmed senior first-team appearances for FC Utrecht. Two years of reserve-team football without breaking into the senior squad.
2023–2024
Ayia Napa (Cyprus) — Joined 13 September 2023. Cypriot second-tier football. Major step down in competitive level from Dutch Eerste Divisie. First experience playing outside the Netherlands.
2025
Europa Point (Gibraltar) — Signed 12 August 2025. First Gibraltar Football League experience. Former clubs include Sparta, Go Ahead Eagles, and FC Utrecht (per Europa Point announcement). Described as a player who "does his role in defending 100% but also contributes in offensive."
Jan 2026–
Lincoln Red Imps FC — The step up to Gibraltar's most prestigious club. Signed on 27 January 2026. Registered for UEFA Champions League Qualifying 2026-27 and UEFA Europa League Qualifying. 4 UCL Qual apps (346 min, 0 goals, 1 YC). Contract until 30 June 2027. Jersey #66. Agent: Van Riemsdijk Sports.

Career Statistics

SeasonTeamLeagueAppsGoalsAssists
2018-20Jong SpartaTweede Divisie~5~0~0
2020-21Go Ahead EaglesEerste Divisie20~0~0
2021-23Jong FC UtrechtEerste Divisie~30~0~1
2023-24Ayia NapaCypriot 2nd Tier~15~0~0
2025Europa PointGibraltar League~10~0~1
2026-27Lincoln Red ImpsGibraltar League~3~0~0
2026-27Lincoln Red ImpsUCL Qualifying400
Career Total (est.)~87+~0~2

Club Path

ClubPeriodRegion
Sparta Rotterdam (youth)2010–2020Rotterdam, Netherlands
Jong Sparta Rotterdam2018–2020Tweede Divisie
Go Ahead Eagles2020–2021Deventer, Netherlands
Jong FC Utrecht2021–2023Utrecht, Netherlands
Ayia Napa2023–2024Cyprus
Europa Point2025Gibraltar
Lincoln Red Imps FC2026–Gibraltar

Honours

HonourYearTeam
Eerste Divisie Promotion2020-21Go Ahead Eagles
UCL Qualifying Participant2026-27Lincoln Red Imps
UEL Qualifying Participant2026-27Lincoln Red Imps
Medical & Physical Panel

Physical Profile

Height181cm
Weight~75kg (est.)
FootRight
PositionRight-Back
Alt PositionsRWB / RW
Jersey#66
BuildAthletic, lean
CitizenshipNetherlands

Development Notes

Age 24 — Physical Prime Phase
Eersteling is at the traditional physical peak for a fullback (ages 23–28). The 4 UCL Qualifying appearances (346 minutes, 83-minute average) suggest good stamina and durability. The 90-minute appearances vs Inter d'Escaldes indicate he can sustain full-match intensity at European qualifying level.
Career Trajectory Concern
The career path shows a downward trajectory: Go Ahead Eagles (Eerste Divisie, professional debut, promotion) → Jong Utrecht (reserve, no senior breakthrough) → Ayia Napa (Cyprus 2nd tier) → Europa Point (Gibraltar) → Lincoln Red Imps (Gibraltar). This pattern suggests his peak competitive level may have been at age 19-20. Reclamation potential exists but requires T3 validation.
Goal-Scoring Record
Zero confirmed career goals across all clubs (Sparta, Go Ahead Eagles, Jong Utrecht, Ayia Napa, Europa Point, Lincoln Red Imps). For a modern wing-back, this is a significant attacking output gap. The "contributes in offensive" claim from Europa Point has not translated into end-product. T3 scoring must assess whether this is a tactical role limitation or a technical deficiency.

Positive Filters (Tier 1 Only)

  • Sparta Rotterdam academy graduate (2010-2020) — 10 years in one of the Netherlands' most historic academies. Strong technical and tactical foundation in Dutch football philosophy
  • Professional debut at age 18 (Go Ahead Eagles, 11 Sep 2020) — Early professional exposure. 20 Eerste Divisie appearances including promotion campaign
  • Eerste Divisie promotion with Go Ahead Eagles (2020-21) — Contributed to a successful promotion campaign. Experience in competitive Dutch professional football
  • 4 UCL Qualifying appearances (346 minutes) — European exposure at Lincoln Red Imps. 90-minute apps vs Inter d'Escaldes. 83-minute average
  • Lincoln Red Imps FC — Gibraltar's most successful club — 20+ league titles. Platform for consistent European qualifying exposure
  • Versatile right-sided profile (RB / RWB / RW) — Positional flexibility. Can operate as defensive fullback or attacking wing-back
  • 181cm, right-footed, athletic build — Standard physical profile for modern fullback. No height or physical red flags
  • "Defending 100% but also contributes in offensive" — Europa Point scouting description suggests two-way capability
  • Contract until 30/06/2027 — 18-month security at Lincoln Red Imps
  • Professional agent representation (Van Riemsdijk Sports) — Established Dutch agency. Structured career management
  • Age 24 — physical prime for fullback position — Traditional peak years for athletic performance

Caution Signals (Tier 1 Only)

  • Zero career goals across all clubs — No confirmed goals at Sparta, Go Ahead Eagles, Jong Utrecht, Ayia Napa, Europa Point, or Lincoln Red Imps. For a modern wing-back, this is a significant attacking output gap
  • Downward career trajectory: Netherlands → Cyprus → Gibraltar — Peak level may have been at age 19-20. No progression since Go Ahead Eagles
  • No FC Utrecht senior first-team breakthrough — Two years at Jong FC Utrecht (2021-23) without earning a senior first-team appearance. Failed to progress from reserve team
  • Cyprus 2nd tier (Ayia Napa) — significant competitive drop — From Dutch Eerste Divisie to Cypriot second division. Major step down in quality
  • 1 yellow card in 4 UCL Qual apps — Discipline flag in European competition. 0.25 cards per match
  • 0 goals in 4 UCL Qual apps — No end-product in European qualifying. Failed to score or assist
  • 0-3 aggregate loss to Mjällby AIF — Lincoln Red Imps outclassed by Swedish opposition. Eersteling played 166 minutes across both legs without preventing 3 goals conceded
  • Gibraltar League is Europe's lowest-ranked competition — Current competitive level offers minimal development stimulus
  • No international recognition — Zero caps for Netherlands at any level. Not in KNVB youth system radar
  • Limited goal contribution (est. ~2 career assists) — Minimal creative output across entire career

Critical Gaps

  • 0/16 T3 metrics confirmed — NO CURRENT VIDEO EVIDENCE — The most critical gap. Historical highlights (2021-2023) are from a different career phase. Current Lincoln Red Imps footage is required for accurate assessment
  • No FGA score possible — Without T3, the system cannot generate a score, composite, or projection
  • Cross-league projections prohibited — Cannot project to Eerste Divisie, Eredivisie, or any other league
  • Historical highlights ≠ current ability — The provided 2021-2023 footage is 3-5 years old. Player may have regressed significantly since Go Ahead Eagles / Jong Utrecht period
  • Mental profile completely unknown — CHR, MCS, CLM, CRS all pending. No data on how he responds to adversity, pressure, or clutch moments
  • Physical profile partially known — Height confirmed (181cm), but speed, stamina, strength, aerial ability all unmeasured at current level
  • Technical ability unverified — Dribbling, passing, crossing, first touch, weak-foot quality all unknown. Zero career goals suggests limited attacking technique
  • Defensive metrics unknown — Tackling, interception, 1v1 defending, positioning all unscored
  • Off-ball intelligence unknown — OBI_T, OBI_S, OBI_P all pending. Critical for fullback position

Empire FGA Verdict

FGA — PENDING · DUTCH RIGHT-BACK · MULTI-COUNTRY CAREER · DECLINING TRAJECTORY · T3 REQUIRED. Julliani Eersteling is a 24-year-old Dutch right-back whose Tier 1 profile shows a concerning career trajectory: Sparta Rotterdam academy graduate → Go Ahead Eagles professional debut (20 apps, promotion at age 18-19) → Jong Utrecht reserve (no senior breakthrough, 2021-23) → Ayia Napa (Cyprus 2nd tier, 2023-24) → Europa Point (Gibraltar, 2025) → Lincoln Red Imps (Gibraltar, 2026-). The peak competitive level appears to have been at age 19-20 in the Eerste Divisie. No Tier 3 video assessment exists for his current level. The provided historical highlights (2021-2023) are from a different career phase and may not reflect current ability. Zero career goals across all clubs is a significant red flag for a modern wing-back. The UCL Qualifying exposure at Lincoln (4 apps, 346 min) is his first European competition since leaving the Netherlands, but the 0-3 aggregate loss to Mjällby AIF shows the competitive gap. Immediate next step: (1) obtain current Lincoln Red Imps match footage (not historical highlights), (2) conduct video scoring pass across 5+ matches, (3) assess whether he retains the technical and physical level of his Go Ahead Eagles peak. Best deployed as a defensive right-back in a low-block system — but this is a hypothesis, not a validated recommendation.

Video Resources
Recommended Assessment Matches
Lincoln Red Imps vs Inter Club d'Escaldes (UCL Q1 · Home)
UCL Qual RECOMMENDED ⭐
7 Jul 2026 · 3-1 W · Eersteling: 90 min. European opposition. Home context. Full 90-minute appearance. Good for OBI, SII, and DMA baseline scoring.
Inter Club d'Escaldes vs Lincoln Red Imps (UCL Q1 · Away)
UCL Qual RECOMMENDED
14 Jul 2026 · 1-1 D · Eersteling: 90 min. European opposition. Away match. Full 90-minute appearance. Good for CHR, MCS, and CLM scoring in away European context.
Mjällby AIF vs Lincoln Red Imps (UCL Q2 · Away)
UCL Qual RECOMMENDED
21 Jul 2026 · 0-3 L · Eersteling: 83 min, 1 YC. Highest-LOG opposition faced. Swedish Allsvenskan level. Losing context. Best match for defensive OBI_P, SII_R, and CHR scoring under adversity. Yellow card provides discipline data.
Lincoln Red Imps vs Mjällby AIF (UCL Q2 · Home)
UCL Qual Elimination Context
28 Jul 2026 · 0-0 D · Eersteling: 83 min. Home match. Elimination context (0-3 down from first leg). Good for CRS and DMA scoring in high-pressure defensive scenario.
Lincoln Red Imps vs Omonia Nicosia (UEL Qual · Home)
UEL Qual Upcoming · Aug 6
6 Aug 2026 · UEL Qualifying. Cypriot opposition (Omonia Nicosia). Higher LOG than Gibraltar League. Good for baseline technical and physical scoring vs continental opposition.

Video Scoring Instructions

Step 1 — Match Register

Fill in PLAYER_PROFILE tab.
Enter: Julliani Eersteling, Right-Back, Gibraltar League / UCL Qualifying, 2026-27.
Complete MATCH_REGISTER with all 5 matches before scoring.
Balance check: ≥2 vs top-third | ≥1 away | ≥1 losing.
Note: Use current Lincoln Red Imps footage, not historical highlights.

Step 2 — Metric Pass

Choose ONE metric. Score across all 5 matches.
Log: timestamp (MM:SS), description, quality 1-10.
Recommended order: OBI_P → SII_A → SII_R → DMA → SOA → SPI → CHR → MCS → remainder.
~45 min per match per metric.
Full 90-minute matches required — highlights insufficient.

Step 3 — Upload

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