Mees Tonne Berten Kreekels (born 1 November 2001) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back.
Club career Born in Helmond, Kreekels began his career at the PSV youth academy. On 13 January 2020, he made his professional debut for PSV's reserve side, Jong PSV in an Eerste Divisie match against Jong Ajax. Kreekels was a starter as the match ended 0–0.
On 24 January 2023, Kreekels signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with his hometown club Helmond Sport.
On 7 August 2024, Kreekels moved to Vitesse on a two-year deal.
On 2 September 2025, Kreekels signed a one-year contract with ADO Den Haag, with the option of a one-year extension.
International career Kreekels made his international debut for the Netherlands at the under-19 level on 8 October 2019 in a 2020 UEFA U-19 Championship qualifier against Moldova U19.
Personal life His grandfather Lambert Kreekels is Helmond's all-time top goalscorer and his father Bertran Kreekels also played for the club.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJong PSV2019–20Eerste Divisie30——302020–21Eerste Divisie280——2802021–22Eerste Divisie50——502022–23Eerste Divisie60——60Total420——420Helmond Sport2022–23Eerste Divisie160——1602023–24Eerste Divisie29010—300Total45010—460Vitesse2024–25Eerste Divisie25010—260ADO Den Haag2025–26Eerste Divisie27010—280Career total139030001420
Honours ADO Den Haag Eerste Divisie: 2025–26
References
External links Mees Kreekels at the PSV website Mees Kreekels at VI