The 22-year-old, who scored five league goals during his spell in the Netherlands, has been praised by County boss Derek Adams upon his arrival.
"I am delighted to have signed Darren. He is a quick and skilful player who will suit our style of play next season," Adams told the club's official website.
Maatsen has previously represented FC Dordrecht during his youth career.
Restore Data
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| Championship Group | |||||||||
| 1 | Celtic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 27 | 55 | 81 |
| 2 | RangersRangers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 24 | 50 | 78 |
| 3 | Hearts | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 46 | 34 | 12 | 63 |
| 4 | Kilmarnock | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 34 | 9 | 52 |
| 5 | St Mirren | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 45 | -6 | 43 |
| 6 | Dundee | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 56 | -11 | 41 |
| Relegation Group | |||||||||
| 1 | Hibernian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 52 | -5 | 42 |
| 2 | Aberdeen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 49 | -13 | 38 |
| 3 | Motherwell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 52 | -6 | 37 |
| 4 | St Johnstone | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 49 | -24 | 31 |
| 5 | Ross County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 58 | -26 | 30 |
| 6 | Livingston | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 59 | -35 | 21 |
| First Phase | |||||||||
| 1 | Celtic | 33 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 80 | 26 | 54 | 78 |
| 2 | RangersRangers | 33 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 72 | 23 | 49 | 75 |
| 3 | Hearts | 33 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 46 | 34 | 12 | 62 |
| 4 | Kilmarnock | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 43 | 34 | 9 | 51 |
| 5 | St Mirren | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 38 | 43 | -5 | 43 |
| 6 | Dundee | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 44 | 54 | -10 | 41 |
| 7 | Hibernian | 33 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 44 | 51 | -7 | 39 |
| 8 | Motherwell | 33 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 46 | 51 | -5 | 37 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | 33 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 35 | 49 | -14 | 35 |
| 10 | St Johnstone | 33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 24 | 46 | -22 | 31 |
| 11 | Ross County | 33 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 32 | 56 | -24 | 30 |
| 12 | Livingston | 33 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 22 | 59 | -37 | 18 |
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