Niek Schiks

Niek Schiks is a Dutch goalkeeper from Boxmeer, born on 3 February 2004, who developed through PSV Eindhoven’s academy. He joined PSV at eight as a field player, moving between midfield and defence before switching permanently to goalkeeping at the O13 level. He progressed through the club’s youth sides and made his professional debut for Jong PSV against TOP Oss in the Eerste Divisie on 6 September 2022. By the 2023–24 season, Schiks had become Jong PSV’s first-choice goalkeeper and gained experience in the UEFA Youth League and Premier League International Cup. PSV extended his contract to June 2027 in February 2024, while he was promoted to the first-team squad. Schiks made his Eredivisie debut away to FC Groningen on 8 February 2026, helping PSV win 2–1 and receiving the Man of the Match award. He is also listed with Waalwijk and the Netherlands Under-21 side, continuing a career shaped by technical development and a strong foundation as an outfield player.