Thijmen Blokzijl Draws Inspiration from Luciano Valente’s Success

Thijmen Blokzijl regards his close friend Luciano Valente as an exemplary figure. The FC Groningen defender has observed Valente’s remarkable development following his transfer to Feyenoord.

Blokzijl reflects with admiration on Valente’s progress, noting that both he and fellow player Stije Resink recently spent time together in Curaçao during the winter break. Blokzijl feels inspired by the strides Valente is making at Feyenoord. “He is progressing incredibly fast. It’s fantastic to see how well Luciano is doing,” Blokzijl shared in an interview with Dagblad van het Noorden. “He has even made his debut for the Dutch national team. Everyone knows he is a talented player, but the speed of his rise is truly unexpected and remarkable. Naturally, I hope to achieve similar success in my own career. He serves as a great example, demonstrating that such advancement is possible.”