To judge a player from their first game of the season would be ludicrous. So many players peek earlier in the season after intense training, whilst others will take time to get back to full match fitness.

However, the players who have started the season with a great performance do still deserve praise, with them setting a foundation for their side to work.

With that being said, here is the Eredivisie team of the week for game week1.

Goalkeeper: Lars Unnerstall (VVV-Venlo)

The VVV-Venlo shot stopper faced a barrage of shots this weekend from a dominant Willem II side, making six saves to help confirm his sides 1-0 win.

You could say that the keeper was fortunate after Fran Sol’s equaliser was ruled out after the use of VAR, but Unnerstall still put in an excellent performance.

Right Back: Jonas Svensson (AZ Alkmaar)

Svensson made the joint most tackles of any defender in the Eredivisie this week (5) as he helped guide AZ Alkmaar to a crushing 5-0 victory over NAC Breda.

The Norwegian defender opened the scoring for AZ after 20 minutes, a low strike on his weaker left foot catching out the Breda keeper.

Centre Back: Robin Propper (Heracles)

Propper was almost a huge part of Heracles history, keeping out title favourites Ajax for 88 minutes.

Ajax weren’t exactly at their peak, but five tackles as well as a crucial block from Propper almost guided them to a famous three points.

Centre Back: Matthijs de Ligt (Ajax)

De Ligt was the saviour for Ajax as his 88th minute header managed to secure a point for his side against Heracles.

The 19-year-old won eight aerial duels during the match as well as putting up an 89.2% passing accuracy throughout the game.

Left Back: Thomas Ouwejan (AZ Alkmaar)

Realistically, this could be an entire AZ Alkmaar eleven.

But with four tackles, three interceptions and an assist to his name, it was impossible to look past Thomas Ouwejan at left back.

Ouwejan also managed an impressive 91.1% passing accuracy throughout the game and was a big part of starting his sides attacks.

Right Midfield: Steven Bergwijn (PSV Eindhoven)

Bergwijn was a key part of PSV’s attack all last season along with Hirving Lozano, so the fact manager Mark van Bommel has convinced both stay puts his side in a strong position to retain their title.

The 20-year-old managed to notch his first goal of the season in PSV’s 4-0 win over Utrecht.

He also completed an impressive eight dribbles during the match to constantly keep his team on the front foot in what should have been a difficult season opener.

Centre Midfield: Gaston Pereiro (PSV Eindhoven)

The man who somehow prevented Bergwijn from winning man of the match against Utrecht.

Pereiro seemed to have a cool confidence throughout the game against Utrecht, which was replicated in the cool nature that put his side ahead, calmly curling a free kick into the top corner like it was nothing.

The Uruguayan was pivotal for PSV, getting an assist as well as making an incredible six key passes in the match.

Centre Midfield: Teun Koopmeiners (AZ Alkmaar)

Teun Koopmeiners is 20-years-old and plays with the maturity of a player who has been in the game for years.

Koopmeiners goal did come with some fortunate after a deflection wrong footed the goalkeeper, but the effort shown to win the ball back and the exceptional skill in his movement forward more than earnt a slice of luck.

Koopmeiners provided five key passes throughout the game and will end this season as one of the highest providers in the Eredivisie.

Left Midfield: Roy Beerens (Vitesse)

Beerens goal and assist this weekend shows the benefit he has to the Vitesse side, bringing a uch needed maturity to a traditionally younger side.

Beerens goal came with a lot of luck, but if he continues to show the hardwork that he did throughout the game, chances like that will continue to come to him.

Striker: Mike van Duinen (PEC Zwolle)

Traditionally an attacking midfielder, Mike van Duinen showed he has what it takes to the lead the line for his side this weekend.

Van Duinen tucked away two penalties with great confidence and precision, but also created great chances for his side throughout the game with five key passes two his name.

He will be disappointed that his side couldn’t get across the line after the red card to Morten Thorsby (who would have been in the team in the wasn’t for his sending off) but he certainly showed that he will be key for Zwolle this season.

Striker: Tim Matavz (Vitesse)

Matavz wonderful volley helped to secure a 5-1 opening day victory for his side, but his work before this goal still needs to be mentioned.

Standing at only 6 ft 1, Matavz still has an exceptional aerial presences against some of the tallest centre backs in the leagues, giving his side a real outlet throughout the game.