FC Emmen Scherpen began his senior career with
FC Emmen in the
2016–17 season.
Ajax . In April 2019 it was announced that Scherpen would sign for
Ajax in June 2019. His 'signing video' involved him writing the words "Ajax is de mooiste club van Nederland" (Ajax is the most beautiful club in the Netherlands) 1,000 times, as he had been a childhood supporter of rival club
Feyenoord. Scherpen made his debut for the Ajax senior team on 4 April 2021, as starter
Maarten Stekelenburg was injured shortly before kickoff.
Brighton & Hove Albion Scherpen was linked with a loan move to
Eredivisie side
PEC Zwolle, but on 16 July 2021, he signed for
Premier League club
Brighton & Hove Albion permanently for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut on 8 January 2022, in a 2–1 (after extra-time) away victory over
Championship side
West Bromwich Albion in the
FA Cup third round. On 31 January 2022, Scherpen signed for
Oostende of
Belgian First Division A on loan for the remainder of the season. He moved on loan to
Vitesse in August 2022. in 2022. On 6 July 2023, Scherpen signed a season-long loan deal with
Austrian Football Bundesliga club
Sturm Graz. In December 2023, Scherpen signed a new contract with the club until 2027. He returned on loan to Sturm Graz for the 2024–25 season.
Royal Union Saint-Gilloise On 24 July 2025, Scherpen signed for
Belgian Pro League club
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for an undisclosed fee. ==International career==