Joël Zwarts

Joël Zwarts (born 26 April 1999) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for German club VfL Osnabrück.

Club career
Born in Capelle aan den IJssel, Zwarts played youth football for VV Hillegersberg, VV Nieuwerkerk, Sparta Rotterdam and SBV Excelsior before joining Feyenoord in the summer of 2017. On 31 January 2019, he joined FC Dordrecht on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut for the club a day later in a 3–3 Eerste Divisie draw with Jong Ajax. On 24 June 2019, he returned to Excelsior on a three-year contract.

On 15 July 2021, Zwarts signed for 2. Bundesliga side Jahn Regensburg. On 14 July 2022, he returned to the Netherlands and joined ADO Den Haag on loan.

On 8 August 2023, Zwarts moved to 1860 Munich in 3. Liga.

On 19 June 2024, Zwarts joined VfL Osnabrück, also in 3. Liga.

International career
Zwarts has played for the Netherlands at under-19 level. He is also eligible to represent Suriname at international level, since his mother is from Suriname.