Nick de Koning has been named the first LYB Academy Player of the Month of the 2025-2026 season. The 18-year-old midfielder of Feyenoord Under 19 received the corresponding trophy this week from Zeb Jacobs and Brian Pinas.
According to Zeb Jacobs, Head of Academy at Feyenoord, De Koning is showing great development at Varkenoord. “Nick shows both on and off the pitch what hard work delivers every day. His growth since the start of the new season is therefore a wonderful example for everyone.”
An extra reward was given to De Koning this week by head coach Robin van Persie. Throughout the week, the midfielder trained with Feyenoord 1 at training complex 1908, and on Thursday afternoon he was allowed to make his unofficial debut during the closed friendly match against FC Dordrecht.
LYB Academy Player of the Month
The award for the Academy Player of the Month has been presented since the 2021-2022 season at the end of each month to a player from the Feyenoord Academy who shows a willingness to invest in himself, shows progress in football, physical and elite sports development, and makes a positive contribution to the growth culture of his team. Since mid-2024, LyondellBasell (LYB) has been the proud name partner of this award.
LyondellBasell (LYB)
LYB has been a social partner of Feyenoord since 2020 and plays an important role in the Rotterdam community by contributing to volunteer projects such as Club 1908 and Zuidblinkers. The company is a leader in the global chemical industry, creating solutions for a sustainable daily life and being an important employer in the Rotterdam region. One of LYB’s core values is “We champion people.” This means they support and encourage people to excel in all aspects of life, whether it is at work, in sports, or in daily activities. They help others to be successful, to grow, and to achieve their goals. LYB is therefore proud to support the Academy Player of the Month.
