 Buijs was a regular goalscorer, was captain of the team and was able to train with the first team squad every now and then.He also joined the first team squad to friendly matches against amateur sides.When Buijs came closer to his debut in professional football he realised that he was still skilled enough to compete with Brett Emerton for his right back position and he asked the Feyenoord staff whether he could move to Feyenoord's satellite club Excelsior on loan.