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{{short description|Dutch football manager (born 1982)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Bas Sibum
| image = BasSibum.jpg
| caption = Sibum with [[Alemannia Aachen]] in 2011
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|12|26|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Nieuw-Amsterdam, Netherlands|Nieuw-Amsterdam]], Netherlands
| fullname =
| height = 1.80 m<ref name="VI">{{cite web |title=B. Sibum – Profiel |url=https://www.vi.nl/spelers/bas-sibum/profiel |website=[[Voetbal International]] |access-date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
| currentclub = [[Heracles Almelo]] (head coach)
| clubnumber =
| position = [[Midfielder#Defensive midfielder|Defensive midfielder]]
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = SV Twedo
| youthyears2 =
| youthclubs2 = [[FC Emmen|Emmen]]
| years1 = 2000–2003
| clubs1 = [[FC Emmen|Emmen]]
| caps1 = 54
| goals1 = 5
| years2 = 2003–2007
| clubs2 = [[FC Twente|Twente]]
| caps2 = 87
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2007–2008
| clubs3 = [[Roda JC Kerkrade|Roda JC]]
| caps3 = 20
| goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2008–2011
| clubs4 = [[NEC Nijmegen|NEC]]
| caps4 = 90
| goals4 = 7
| years5 = 2011–2012
| clubs5 = [[Alemannia Aachen]]
| caps5 = 30
| goals5 = 2
| years6 = 2012–2014
| clubs6 = [[S.K. Beveren|Waasland-Beveren]]
| caps6 = 63
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2014–2016
| clubs7 = [[Heracles Almelo]]
| caps7 = 8
| goals7 = 0
| totalcaps = 352
| totalgoals = 15
| manageryears1 = 2017–2020
| managerclubs1 = [[FC Emmen|Emmen]] (youth)
| manageryears2 = 2019–2023
| managerclubs2 = [[FC Emmen|Emmen]] (assistant)
| manageryears3 = 2023–2025
| managerclubs3 = [[Roda JC Kerkrade|Roda JC]]
| manageryears4 = 2025–
| managerclubs4 = [[Heracles Almelo]]
}}

'''Bas Sibum''' (born 26 December 1982) is a Dutch professional [[Association football|football]] manager and former player who is the head coach of {{Dutch football updater|HeraclesA}} club [[Heracles Almelo]].

Sibum began his playing career at [[FC Emmen|Emmen]] before playing for clubs including [[FC Twente|Twente]], [[Roda JC]], [[NEC Nijmegen|NEC]], [[Alemannia Aachen]], and [[S.K. Beveren|Waasland-Beveren]]. After retiring in 2016, he transitioned into coaching, starting with Emmen's youth teams. In May 2023, he was appointed head coach of Roda JC, leading them to a strong season and earning the [[Eerste Divisie]] Manager of the Season award in [[2023–24 Eerste Divisie|2024]]. He joined [[Eredivisie]] club [[Heracles Almelo]] in 2025.

==Playing career==
Sibum began playing football at SV Twedo in his hometown [[Nieuw-Amsterdam, Netherlands|Nieuw-Amsterdam]], [[Drenthe]].<ref name="retirement1">{{cite news |last1=Dijkhuizen |first1=Niels |title=Bas Sibum zet punt achter betaald voetballoopbaan |url=https://www.rtvdrenthe.nl/nieuws/109059/bas-sibum-zet-punt-achter-betaald-voetballoopbaan |access-date=16 June 2024 |work=RTV Drenthe |date=13 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926194051/https://www.rtvdrenthe.nl/nieuws/109059/bas-sibum-zet-punt-achter-betaald-voetballoopbaan |archive-date=26 September 2019 |language=nl}}</ref> He was scouted by the local professional club, [[FC Emmen|Emmen]], where he made his professional debut in the second-tier [[Eerste Divisie]] in the [[2000–01 Eerste Divisie|2000–01 season]]. On 7 April 2001, he replaced [[Alami Ahannach]] in the 73rd minute of a 2–0 league loss to [[Heracles Almelo]] to make his professional debut.<ref>{{cite web |title=Heracles Almelo – BV Emmen 2:0 (Eerste Divisie 2000/2001, 27. Round) |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/report/eerste-divisie-2000-2001-heracles-almelo-fc-emmen/ |website=WorldFootball.net |publisher=HEIM:SPIEL |access-date=16 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616075056/https://www.worldfootball.net/report/eerste-divisie-2000-2001-heracles-almelo-fc-emmen/ |archive-date=16 June 2024}}</ref> In his third and final year with the second division club, he was a regular starter, making 33 appearances and scoring five goals.<ref name="WFm" /> At the end of the season, Emmen finished second in the table but failed to secure promotion in the play-offs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Netherlands 2002/03 |url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesn/ned03.html |website=RSSSF |access-date=16 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206012455/https://www.rsssf.org/tablesn/ned03.html |archive-date=6 December 2023}}</ref>

Sibum joined [[Eredivisie]] club [[FC Twente|Twente]] in 2003.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sibum blijft bij Twente |url=https://www.rtvdrenthe.nl/nieuws/8976/sibum-blijft-bij-twente |access-date=16 June 2024 |work=RTV Drenthe |date=28 March 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616080608/https://www.rtvdrenthe.nl/nieuws/8976/sibum-blijft-bij-twente |archive-date=16 June 2024 |language=nl}}</ref> Sibum quickly secured a spot in the starting lineup under coach [[René Vandereycken]], playing alongside [[Peter Niemeyer]], [[Giorgi Gakhokidze]], and [[Simon Cziommer]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Sander Boschker: 'FC Twente staat stil' |url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/sander-boschker-fc-twente-staat-stil |access-date=16 June 2024 |work=Voetbal International |date=1 March 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616121743/https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/sander-boschker-fc-twente-staat-stil |archive-date=16 June 2024 |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Interview met: René Vandereycken |url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/interview-met-ren-vandereycken |access-date=16 June 2024 |work=Voetbal International |date=17 March 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616121943/https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/interview-met-ren-vandereycken |archive-date=16 June 2024 |language=nl}}</ref> Over three seasons, he made 87 appearances for the ''Tukkers''.<ref name="WFm" /> However, under coach [[Fred Rutten]], who preferred a midfield trio of [[Orlando Engelaar]], [[Otman Bakkal]], and [[Karim El Ahmadi]], Sibum found himself relegated to a backup role.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Voorde |first1=Leon ten |title=Schaal lonkt voor 32-jarige Tukker El Ahmadi |url=https://www.tubantia.nl/fc-twente/schaal-lonkt-voor-32-jarige-tukker-el-ahmadi~a2d71cd3/ |access-date=16 June 2024 |work=Tubantia |date=4 May 2017 |language=nl}}</ref> Consequently, during the winter break, both Niemeyer and Sibum left the club; Niemeyer joined [[SV Werder Bremen|Werder Bremen]], while Sibum transferred to [[Roda JC Kerkrade|Roda JC]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Bas Sibum naar Roda JC |url=https://www.l1.nl/nieuws/2481513/bas-sibum-naar-roda-jc |access-date=16 June 2024 |work=L1 |date=15 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616081947/https://www.l1.nl/nieuws/2481513/bas-sibum-naar-roda-jc |archive-date=16 June 2024 |language=nl}}</ref>

In his year at Roda JC, Sibum struggled to secure a regular spot in [[Raymond Atteveld]]'s team, but he did score his first ever Eredivisie goal on 10 February 2007, in a 1–0 win against [[NEC Nijmegen|NEC]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Roda JC 1–0 NEC (Feb 10, 2007) Final Score |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/199666/nec-nijmegen-roda-jc-kerkrade |website=ESPN |access-date=16 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616123017/https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/199666/nec-nijmegen-roda-jc-kerkrade |archive-date=16 June 2024}}</ref>

In January 2008, he signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with NEC.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bas Sibum voor 3,5 jaar naar N.E.C. |url=https://www.nec-nijmegen.nl/nieuws/nieuws/bas-sibum-voor-35-jaar-naar-n.e.c..htm |website=NEC Nijmegen |access-date=16 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616081736/https://www.nec-nijmegen.nl/nieuws/nieuws/bas-sibum-voor-35-jaar-naar-n.e.c..htm |archive-date=16 June 2024 |language=nl |date=15 January 2008}}</ref> He quickly became a regular starter and a fan favourite.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gunterman |first1=Marc |title=Bas Sibum: "NEC zit in mijn hart, maar ik gun FC Emmen de Eredivisie" |url=https://www.elfvoetbal.nl/Binnenland/272244/Bas-Sibum-NEC-zit-in-mijn-hart-maar-ik-gun-FC-Emmen-de-Eredivisie |access-date=16 June 2024 |work=Elfvoetbal.nl |date=9 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180509215354/https://www.elfvoetbal.nl/Binnenland/272244/Bas-Sibum-NEC-zit-in-mijn-hart-maar-ik-gun-FC-Emmen-de-Eredivisie |archive-date=9 May 2018 |language=nl}}</ref> Under manager [[Mario Been]], he demonstrated his abilities on an international stage in the [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]], playing in seven matches.<ref name="WFm" /> However, NEC's campaign ended in the third round with 3–0 and 1–0 losses against [[Hamburger SV]].<ref>{{cite news |title=NEC verliest ook return tegen HSV |url=https://www.nu.nl/sport/1924272/nec-verliest-ook-return-tegen-hsv.html |access-date=16 June 2024 |work=NU.nl |date=26 February 2009 |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=NEC raakt in Hamburg alleen de paal van HSV |url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/nec-raakt-in-hamburg-alleen-de-paal-van-hsv |access-date=16 June 2024 |work=Voetbal International |date=26 February 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616182148/https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/nec-raakt-in-hamburg-alleen-de-paal-van-hsv |archive-date=16 June 2024 |language=nl}}</ref> In the [[2009–10 Eredivisie|2009–10 season]], a hip injury set him back, but he returned to the team during the winter break.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ten Voorde en Sibum terug in Drenthe |url=https://www.rtvdrenthe.nl/nieuws/37475/ten-voorde-en-sibum-terug-in-drenthe |access-date=16 June 2024 |work=RTV Drenthe |date=5 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616182530/https://www.rtvdrenthe.nl/nieuws/37475/ten-voorde-en-sibum-terug-in-drenthe |archive-date=16 June 2024 |language=nl}}</ref> Despite his efforts, NEC finished in the lower half of the table again in the [[2010–11 Eredivisie|2010–11 season]], following 11th and 13th place finishes in the previous seasons.<ref>{{cite web |title=Netherlands 2010/11 |url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesn/ned2011.html |website=RSSSF |access-date=16 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204190113/https://www.rsssf.org/tablesn/ned2011.html |archive-date=4 December 2023}}</ref>

He played in [[Nijmegen]] for three-and-a-half seasons before departing for German club [[Alemannia Aachen]] in the summer of 2011.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sibum naar Alemannia Aachen |url=https://nos.nl/artikel/236706-sibum-naar-alemannia-aachen |access-date=16 June 2024 |work=NOS |date=29 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616082109/https://nos.nl/artikel/236706-sibum-naar-alemannia-aachen |archive-date=16 June 2024 |language=nl}}</ref> In his only season at the club, Aachen suffered relegation from the [[2. Bundesliga]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Alemannia Aachen steigt ab und steht vor ungewisser Zukunft |url=https://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/alemannia-aachen-steigt-ab-und-steht-vor-ungewisser-zukunft-a-831630.html |access-date=16 June 2024 |work=Der Spiegel |date=6 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130722104946/https://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/alemannia-aachen-steigt-ab-und-steht-vor-ungewisser-zukunft-a-831630.html |archive-date=22 July 2013 |language=de}}</ref> In 2012, he signed a one-year contract with Belgian club [[S.K. Beveren|Waasland-Beveren]], with an option for an additional year.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sibum naar Belgische club Waasland-Beveren |url=https://www.bndestem.nl/overig/sibum-naar-belgische-club-waasland-beveren~aa8d5bf7/ |access-date=16 June 2024 |work=BN De Stem |date=20 July 2012 |language=nl}}</ref>

On 3 June 2014, [[Heracles Almelo]] announced that Sibum had signed a two-year contract with the club, with an option for an additional season.<ref>{{cite news |title=Heracles Almelo trekt ervaren Bas Sibum en Bram Castro aan |url=https://www.rtvoost.nl/nieuws/191271/heracles-almelo-trekt-ervaren-bas-sibum-en-bram-castro-aan |access-date=16 June 2024 |work=RTV Oost |date=3 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322184610/https://www.rtvoost.nl/nieuws/191271/heracles-almelo-trekt-ervaren-bas-sibum-en-bram-castro-aan |archive-date=22 March 2023 |language=nl}}</ref> In his first year, he made eight league appearances, but none in the second year.<ref name="WFm">{{cite web |title=Bas Sibum » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/bas-sibum/2/ |website=WorldFootball.net |publisher=HEIM:SPIEL |access-date=16 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616082649/https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/bas-sibum/2/ |archive-date=16 June 2024}}</ref> After the 2015–16 season, Sibum retired from professional football.<ref name="retirement1" /> He then played for MVV Alcides in the [[Eerste Klasse]] but retired from football altogether in February 2017 due to chronic injuries.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bas Sibum kiest voor Alcides |url=https://www.alcides.nl/nieuwsbericht/bas-sibum-kiest-voor-alcides-n4821.html |website=Alcides |access-date=16 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921195211/https://www.alcides.nl/nieuwsbericht/bas-sibum-kiest-voor-alcides-n4821.html |archive-date=21 September 2023 |language=nl |date=2 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Dijkhuizen |first1=Niels |title=Alcides strikt Bas Sibum en talent Bram Komduur |url=https://www.rtvdrenthe.nl/nieuws/109798/alcides-strikt-bas-sibum-en-talent-bram-komduur |access-date=16 June 2024 |work=RTV Drenthe |date=2 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604104453/https://www.rtvdrenthe.nl/nieuws/109798/alcides-strikt-bas-sibum-en-talent-bram-komduur |archive-date=4 June 2016 |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Nijman |first1=Herman |title=Bas Sibum stopt per direct met voetballen |url=https://www.destentor.nl/amateurvoetbal/bas-sibum-stopt-per-direct-met-voetballen~ab96b3ce/ |access-date=16 June 2024 |work=De Stentor |date=7 February 2017 |language=nl}}</ref>

==Managerial career==
===Youth and assistant coaching===
Sibum started coaching [[FC Emmen|Emmen]]'s youth in February 2017, where he was appointed coach of the under-19 team.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Timmer |first1=Marc |title=FC Emmen plaatst René Grummel en Bas Sibum in top jeugdopleiding |url=https://fcemmen.nl/fc-emmen-positioneert-rene-grummel-en-bas-sibum-in-top-jeugdopleiding/ |website=FC Emmen |access-date=3 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131124144/https://fcemmen.nl/fc-emmen-positioneert-rene-grummel-en-bas-sibum-in-top-jeugdopleiding/ |archive-date=31 January 2023 |language=nl |date=3 February 2017}}</ref> He was since promoted to assistant coach of the first team.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bas Sibum, de kroonprins van FC Emmen: 'Ik heb te weinig genoten van mijn eigen carrière' {{!}} Radio Meerdijk |url=https://dvhn.nl/sport/Radio-Meerdijk-met-Bas-Sibum-de-kroonprins-van-FC-Emmen-Ik-heb-te-weinig-genoten-van-mijn-eigen-carri%C3%A8re-27570532.html |access-date=3 July 2023 |work=Dagblad van het Noorden |date=28 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420122456/https://dvhn.nl/sport/Radio-Meerdijk-met-Bas-Sibum-de-kroonprins-van-FC-Emmen-Ik-heb-te-weinig-genoten-van-mijn-eigen-carri%C3%A8re-27570532.html |archive-date=20 April 2022 |language=nl-NL}}</ref>

===Roda JC===
On 9 May 2023, [[Eerste Divisie]] club [[Roda JC Kerkrade|Roda JC]] announced Sibum as their new head coach, replacing [[Edwin de Graaf]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Bas Sibum nieuwe hoofdtrainer Roda JC |url=https://www.rodajckerkrade.nl/nieuwsbericht/09-05-2023/bas-sibum-nieuwe-hoofdtrainer-roda-jc |website=Roda JC Kerkrade |access-date=3 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529085522/https://www.rodajckerkrade.nl/nieuwsbericht/09-05-2023/bas-sibum-nieuwe-hoofdtrainer-roda-jc |archive-date=29 May 2023 |language=nl |date=9 May 2023}}</ref> The move marked a return to the club, where he played between 2007 and 2008.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dijkhuizen |first1=Niels |title=Bas Sibum nieuwe hoofdtrainer Roda JC |url=https://www.rtvdrenthe.nl/sport/15568429/bas-sibum-nieuwe-hoofdtrainer-roda-jc |access-date=3 July 2023 |work=RTV Drenthe |date=8 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508175053/https://www.rtvdrenthe.nl/sport/15568429/bas-sibum-nieuwe-hoofdtrainer-roda-jc |archive-date=8 May 2023 |language=nl}}</ref>

Under his leadership, the team experienced a significant turnaround in results, propelling them into contention for promotion.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mulder |first1=Karin |title=Droomdebuut voor trainer Bas Sibum bij Roda JC: 'De club staat weer in de fik' |url=https://www.rtvdrenthe.nl/sport/15989053/droomdebuut-voor-trainer-bas-sibum-bij-roda-jc-de-club-staat-weer-in-de-fik |access-date=5 May 2024 |work=RTV Drenthe |date=3 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231215052855/https://www.rtvdrenthe.nl/sport/15989053/droomdebuut-voor-trainer-bas-sibum-bij-roda-jc-de-club-staat-weer-in-de-fik |archive-date=15 December 2023 |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Thimister |first1=Bjorn |title=Wie is de succestrainer van Roda JC: Basje, keihard maar bovenal ook 'een mens' |url=https://www.soccernews.nl/news/wie-is-de-succestrainer-van-roda-jc-basje-keihard-maar-bovenal-ook-een-mens/ |access-date=5 May 2024 |work=Soccernews.nl |date=5 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240505180850/https://www.soccernews.nl/news/wie-is-de-succestrainer-van-roda-jc-basje-keihard-maar-bovenal-ook-een-mens/ |archive-date=5 May 2024 |language=nl-NL}}</ref> On 3 May 2024, Roda JC fans prematurely celebrated their team's promotion to the [[Eredivisie]] after a 2–0 victory over [[SC Cambuur|Cambuur]], believing they had secured a top-two finish. However, a 95th-minute equalizer by their direct rivals, [[FC Groningen|Groningen]], against [[SC Telstar|Telstar]] denied Roda's promotion, extending the race to the final matchday. The stadium announcer had mistakenly announced their promotion due to a poor internet connection, leading Roda's supporters to invade the pitch at [[Parkstad Limburg Stadion]]. The premature pitch invasion made international news.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kuriozalne sceny w Holandii. Kibice Roda JC przedwcześnie wbiegli na boisko |url=https://futbolnews.pl/newsroom/100078,kuriozalne-sceny-kibice-roda-jc |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=Futbolnews |date=4 May 2024 |language=pl-PL}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=VIDEO: Chaos in the Netherlands! Roda JC fans invade pitch thinking their side was promoted to Eredivisie after stadium announcer gaffe - only to be brutally denied by goal elsewhere |url=https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chaos-netherlands-roda-jc-fans-invade-pitch-thinking-side-promoted-eredivisie-brutally-denied-goal-elsewhere/blt85ac3d019688d8e6 |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=GOAL |date=4 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520174113/https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chaos-netherlands-roda-jc-fans-invade-pitch-thinking-side-promoted-eredivisie-brutally-denied-goal-elsewhere/blt85ac3d019688d8e6#csaf9f1d1b6a10ecf0 |archive-date=20 May 2024}}</ref> On the final matchday, Roda lost a direct matchup to Groningen, meaning they had to compete in the playoffs for promotion.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ebbelink |first1=Jaap |title=Analyse Groningen – Roda JC: 'Roda heeft gegokt en verloren' |url=https://www.l1nieuws.nl/sport/2652987/analyse-groningen-roda-jc-roda-heeft-gegokt-en-verloren |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=L1 Nieuws |date=11 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520174711/https://www.l1nieuws.nl/sport/2652987/analyse-groningen-roda-jc-roda-heeft-gegokt-en-verloren |archive-date=20 May 2024 |language=nl}}</ref> In the first round of the playoffs, Roda lost 8–1 on aggregate to [[NAC Breda]], extending their stay in the second tier.<ref>{{cite news |title=Roda JC van de hemel naar de hel in twee weken, NAC verder in play-offs |url=https://nos.nl/artikel/2520886-roda-jc-van-de-hemel-naar-de-hel-in-twee-weken-nac-verder-in-play-offs |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=NOS |date=17 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240518112349/https://nos.nl/artikel/2520886-roda-jc-van-de-hemel-naar-de-hel-in-twee-weken-nac-verder-in-play-offs |archive-date=18 May 2024 |language=nl}}</ref> As a result of Roda's successful season, Sibum was named manager of the [[2023–24 Eerste Divisie|season]] in the Eerste Divisie on 15 May 2024.<ref name="soccernews24" /><ref name="RTVD24" />

===Heracles Almelo===
On 2 April 2025, Sibum was appointed head coach of [[Eredivisie]] club [[Heracles Almelo]] on a three-year contract, effective from the start of the [[2025–26 Eredivisie|2025–26 season]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Bas Sibum nieuwe hoofdtrainer Heracles Almelo |url=https://www.heracles.nl/2025/04/02/bas-sibum-nieuwe-hoofdtrainer-heracles-almelo/# |website=Heracles Almelo |access-date=1 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250403030252/https://www.heracles.nl/2025/04/02/bas-sibum-nieuwe-hoofdtrainer-heracles-almelo/ |archive-date=3 April 2025 |language=nl |date=2 April 2025}}</ref> The role marked a return to the club where he had played between 2014 and 2016. He succeeded [[Erwin van de Looi]], who opted not to renew his contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wegen Heracles Almelo en Erwin van de Looi scheiden na dit seizoen |url=https://www.heracles.nl/2025/03/02/wegen-heracles-almelo-en-erwin-van-de-looi-scheiden-na-dit-seizoen/ |website=Heracles Almelo |access-date=1 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250428050615/https://www.heracles.nl/2025/03/02/wegen-heracles-almelo-en-erwin-van-de-looi-scheiden-na-dit-seizoen/ |archive-date=28 April 2025 |language=nl |date=2 March 2025}}</ref>

==Playing statistics==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|National Cup
!colspan="2"|Europe
!colspan="2"|Other
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[FC Emmen|Emmen]]
|[[2000–01 Eerste Divisie|2000–01]]<ref name="WFm" />
|[[Eerste Divisie]]
|8||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||8||0
|-
|[[2001–02 Eerste Divisie|2001–02]]<ref name="WFm" />
|Eerste Divisie
|13||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—|| || ||13||0
|-
|[[2002–03 Eerste Divisie|2002–03]]<ref name="WFm" />
|Eerste Divisie
|33||5||1||1||colspan="2"|—|| || ||34||6
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!54!!5!!1!!1!!colspan="2"|—!! !! !!54!!6
|-
|rowspan="5"|[[FC Twente|Twente]]
|[[2003–04 Eredivisie|2003–04]]<ref name="WFm" />
|[[Eredivisie]]
|28||0||4||2||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||32||2
|-
|[[2004–05 Eredivisie|2004–05]]<ref name="WFm" />
|Eredivisie
|22||0||3||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||25||1
|-
|[[2005–06 Eredivisie|2005–06]]<ref name="WFm" />
|Eredivisie
|24||0||3||0||colspan="2"|—||6{{efn|name=EP|Appearances in [[Eredivisie#Playoffs|Eredivisie play-offs]]}}||2||33||2
|-
|[[2006–07 Eredivisie|2006–07]]<ref name="WFm" />
|Eredivisie
|13||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||1
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!87!!0!!11!!3!!colspan="2"|—!!6!!2!!104!!5
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Roda JC Kerkrade|Roda JC]]
|2006–07<ref name="WFm" />
|Eredivisie
|13||1||2||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|name=EP}}||0||17||1
|-
|[[2007–08 Eredivisie|2007–08]]<ref name="WFm" />
|Eredivisie
|7||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||9||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!20!!0!!4!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!2!!0!!26!!0
|-
|rowspan="5"|[[NEC Nijmegen|NEC]]
|2007–08<ref name="WFm" />
|Eredivisie
|14||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||6{{efn|name=EP}}||0||20||1
|-
|[[2008–09 Eredivisie|2008–09]]<ref name="WFm" />
|Eredivisie
|31||2||2||0||7{{efn|Appearances in [[UEFA Cup]]}}||0||colspan="2"|—||40||2
|-
|[[2009–10 Eredivisie|2009–10]]<ref name="WFm" />
|Eredivisie
|15||1||2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||17||1
|-
|[[2010–11 Eredivisie|2010–11]]<ref name="WFm" />
|Eredivisie
|30||3||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||31||3
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!90!!7!!5!!0!!7!!0!!6!!0!!108!!7
|-
|[[Alemannia Aachen]]
|[[2011–12 Alemannia Aachen season|2011–12]]<ref name="kicker12">{{cite web |title=Bas Sibum {{!}} Alemannia Aachen {{!}} 2. Bundesliga {{!}} 2011/12 {{!}} Spielerprofil |url=https://www.kicker.de/bas-sibum/spieler/2-bundesliga/2011-12/alemannia-aachen |website=kicker |access-date=17 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829160813/https://www.kicker.de/bas-sibum/spieler/2-bundesliga/2011-12/alemannia-aachen |archive-date=29 August 2023 |language=de-DE}}</ref>
|[[2. Bundesliga]]
|30||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||31||2
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[S.K. Beveren|Waasland-Beveren]]
|[[2012–13 Belgian Pro League|2012–13]]<ref name="WFm" />
|[[Belgian Pro League]]
|35||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||36||0
|-
|[[2013–14 Belgian Pro League|2013–14]]<ref name="WFm" />
|Belgian Pro League
|28||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||28||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!63!!0!!1!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!64!!0
|-
|[[Heracles Almelo]]
|[[2014–15 Eredivisie|2014–15]]<ref name="WFm" />
|Eredivisie
|8||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||10||0
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!352!!15!!25!!4!!7!!0!!14!!2!!398!!21
|}

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==Managerial statistics==
{{updated|match played 9 May 2025}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Managerial record by team and tenure
|-
!rowspan="2"|Team
!rowspan="2"|From
!rowspan="2"|To
!colspan="5"|Record
|-
!{{abbr|P|Matches played}}!!{{abbr|W|Matches won}}!!{{abbr|D|Matches drawn}}!!{{abbr|L|Matches lost}}!!{{abbr|Win %|Win percentage}}
|-
|align="left"|[[Roda JC Kerkrade|Roda JC]]
|align="left"|9 May 2023
|align="left"|30 June 2025
{{WDL|80|34|22|24|decimals=2}}
|-
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|align="left"|[[Heracles Almelo]]
|align="left"|1 July 2025
|align="left"|''Present''
{{WDL|0|0|0|0|decimals=2}}
|-
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!colspan="3"|Total
{{WDLtot|80|34|22|24|decimals=2}}
|}

==Honours==
===Manager===
'''Individual'''
* [[Eerste Divisie]] Manager of the Season: [[2023–24 Eerste Divisie|2023–24]]<ref name="soccernews24">{{cite news |last1=Kingma |first1=Martijn |title=Ould-Chikh gekozen tot beste speler KKD, ook awards voor Sibum, 'T Zand en Smits |url=https://www.soccernews.nl/news/ould-chikh-gekozen-tot-beste-speler-kkd-ook-awards-voor-sibum-t-zand-en-smits/ |access-date=15 June 2024 |work=Soccernews.nl |date=15 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615095058/https://www.soccernews.nl/news/ould-chikh-gekozen-tot-beste-speler-kkd-ook-awards-voor-sibum-t-zand-en-smits/ |archive-date=15 June 2024 |language=nl-NL}}</ref><ref name="RTVD24">{{cite news |title=Bas Sibum verkozen tot beste trainer van KKD: 'Voelt een beetje gek' |url=https://www.rtvdrenthe.nl/sport/16518447/bas-sibum-verkozen-tot-beste-trainer-van-kkd-voelt-een-beetje-gek |access-date=15 June 2024 |work=RTV Drenthe |date=15 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240519203935/https://www.rtvdrenthe.nl/sport/16518447/bas-sibum-verkozen-tot-beste-trainer-van-kkd-voelt-een-beetje-gek |archive-date=19 May 2024 |language=nl}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.vi.nl/spelers/bas-sibum/profiel Bas Sibum] at [[Voetbal International]] {{in lang|nl}}

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