Daniël Krutzen Explained

Daniel Krutzen
Birth Date:19 September 1996
Birth Place:Brunssum, Netherlands
Height:1.83 m
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:–2003
Youthclubs1:K. Lanaken VV
Youthyears2:2003–2016
Youthclubs2:Genk
Collegeyears1:2016–2018
College1:Albany Great Danes
Collegecaps1:55
Collegegoals1:8
Years1:2017
Clubs1:FC Tucson
Caps1:7
Goals1:5
Years2:2018
Clubs2:Reading United
Caps2:9
Goals2:2
Years3:2019–2022
Clubs3:Forge FC
Caps3:57
Goals3:6
Years4:2023
Clubs4:Phoenix Rising
Caps4:25
Goals4:0
Pcupdate:1 December 2023

Daniël Nicolas Maria Johanes Krutzen (born 19 September 1996) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Early life

Born in Brunssum, Netherlands, Krutzen was raised in Lanaken, Belgium.[1] [2] [3] Krutzen began his youth career with K. Lanaken VV.[4] In 2003, he joined the Genk youth academy. In 2014, he signed a professional contract with Genk.[5] In 2016, he was released by Genk.[6] [7]

College career

In 2016, Krutzen moved to the United States to attend the University at Albany, SUNY, where he played for the men's soccer team.[8] He scored his first collegiate goal on 17 September 2016, in a 1–0 victory over the Rhode Island Rams.[9] In his second season in 2017, he led the America East Conference with seven assists, en route to being named an America East First Team All-Star, All-East First Team All-Star, All-America Third-Team, Scholar All-America First Team, Scholar All-East America East All-Academic.[8] [10] On 9 October 2018, he set a school record, recording four assists in a single game in a 6–2 victory over the American Eagles.[11] In 2018, he was named to America East Fall Scholar-Athlete, SUNY Presidential Scholar-Athlete, USC Scholar All-America Second Team, Senior CLASS Second Team, USC Scholar All-East First Team, USC All-Northeast Second Team, and an America East All-Academic.[12]

Club career

Early career

In 2017, he played for FC Tucson in the Premier Development League, scoring five goals in seven appearances.[13]

In 2018, he played for Reading United AC in the Premier Development League, scoring two goals in nine appearances.[14] After the season, he was ranked seventh on the PDL Top Prospects list.[15]

Forge FC

In March 2019, he signed a professional contract with Forge FC in the Canadian Premier League.[16] He made his debut on 4 May 2019 against HFX Wanderers FC.[17] In his first season with the club in 2019, he helped them win the championship.[18] [19] The following season, he again won the league title while leading the league in both interceptions and defensive touches.[20] On 4 November 2020, he scored a stoppage time winner against Panamanian club Tauro FC to send Forge through to the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF League.[21] [22]

In January 2021, he went on trial with Swedish clubs Örebro SK,[23] [24] followed by a trial with another Swedish club Helsingborgs IF.[25] In February 2021, he signed a two-year extension with Forge.[26] [27] On 24 November 2021, he tore his ACL in a CONCACAF League match against Honduran club FC Motagua, which forced him to miss ten months of action.[28] He returned to action near the end of the 2022 season,[29] helping Forge win the 2022 CPL championship for the third time in four years.[30] He departed the club following that season.[31] Following Forge FC's 2022 season, Krutzen was reported to be training with Whitecaps FC 2.[32] He was then subsequently invited to trial with the Vancouver Whitecaps first team for their 2023 pre-season.[33] After appearing in a friendly for the Whitecaps against German club Hamburger SV, he departed the Whitecaps without earning a contract.[34]

Phoenix Rising FC and retirement

In January 2023, Krutzen signed with USL Championship side Phoenix Rising FC.[35] [36] He won the league title in his debut season with the club.[37]

Krutzen announced his retirement from professional football on 1 December 2023, citing persistent knee injuries as the main reason behind his choice.[38] [39]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational cupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
FC Tucson2017Premier Development League750010—85
Reading United2018Premier Development League920010—102
Forge FC2019Canadian Premier League26120204[40] 1342
202010210—42154
2021193102050273
20222020000040
Total5766040133809
Phoenix Rising2023USL Championship2501020—280
Career total9813708013312616

Honours

Forge FC

2019, 2020, 2022Phoenix Rising FC

2023

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CPL50 – 5. Daniel Krutzen (Forge FC). 22 December 2021. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  2. Web site: Krutzen On 'Raising The Bar' With Forge FC. 3 December 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  3. Web site: Genks jeugdproduct Daniel Krutzen pakt met Forge FC tweede Canadese titel op rij en staat op zucht van historische kwalificatie voor Amerikaanse Champions League: "Een uniek parcours". Genk's youth product Daniel Krutzen takes the second Canadian title in a row with Forge FC and is close to historic qualification for the American Champions League: "A unique course". Dutch. 12 January 2020. Kevin. De Munter. Het Laatste Nieuws.
  4. Web site: Contract voor vier spelers. Dutch. Four player contract. 29 May 2014. K.R.C. Genk.
  5. Web site: KRC Genk trekt kaart van de jeugd: vier jeugdspelers tekenden profcontract. 30 May 2014. Manuel. Gonzalez. Dutch. KRC Genk draws card from the youth: four youth players signed a professional contract. Voetbalkrant.
  6. Web site: De Canadese droom van Daniel Krutzen. Daniel Krutzen's Canadian Dream. 6 May 2019. Dutch. Het Belang van Limburg.
  7. Web site: Krutzen (ex-KRC Genk) schittert in Canada: "Ik ben enorm tevreden". Dutch. Krutzen (ex-KRC Genk) shines in Canada: "I am extremely satisfied". 1 January 2021. Voetbalprimeur.
  8. Web site: Daniel Krutzen Albany profile. Albany Great Danes.
  9. Web site: Men's Soccer Drops Rhode Island 1-0. 17 September 2016. Albany Great Danes.
  10. Web site: Krutzen Named Third Team All-America. 7 December 2017. Albany Great Danes.
  11. Web site: Men's Soccer Defeats American 6-2 to End Road Trip. 9 October 2018. Albany Great Danes.
  12. Web site: Krutzen Named Fall Scholar-Athlete. 30 January 2018. Albany Great Danes.
  13. Web site: Daniel Krutzen 2017 PDL Stats. Premier Development League.
  14. Web site: Daniel Krutzen 2018 PDL Stats. Premier Development League.
  15. Web site: Krutzen has sights set on pro career. Reading United AC. 6 July 2018. Kevin. Bohan.
  16. Web site: Forge FC adds four players to roster . . 2 March 2019 . 27 April 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190427202441/https://forgefc.canpl.ca/article/forge-fc-adds-four-players-to-roster . dead .
  17. Web site: Thank You For the Memories, Daniel Krutzen. December 4, 2023. Forge FC.
  18. Web site: Daniel Krutzen: Time at Genk set him up for CPL success with Forge FC. 6 April 2020. John. Molinaro. Canadian Premier League.
  19. Web site: À la découverte de ces Belges globe-trotteurs (7/11), Daniel Krutzen, champion du Canada: "Pourquoi ne pas se lancer dans cette aventure?". Jonathan. Lange. Discovering these Belgian globetrotters (7/11), Daniel Krutzen, Canadian champion: "Why not embark on this adventure?". 29 May 2020. La Dernière Heure. fr.
  20. Web site: 17 December 2020. CanPL.ca's Top 23 Under 23 in the CPL: Krutzen a key figure for Forge FC (Part 4). Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke. Canadian Premier League.
  21. Web site: Krutzen's late goal pushes Forge past Tauro. 4 November 2020. CONCACAF.
  22. Web site: Daniel Krutzen signs new multi-year deal with Forge FC. 16 February 2021. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  23. Web site: Örebro SK testar Daniel Krutzen. Örebro SK tests Daniel Krutzen. Swedish. 19 January 2021. David. Lind. Fotboll Transfers.
  24. Web site: Forge Defender Daniel Krutzen Trials In Sweden. 19 January 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  25. Web site: Krutzen Returning To Canada Following Swedish Trials. 30 January 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  26. Web site: Forge FC signs Belgian defender Daniel Krutzen to new multi-year deal. 16 February 2021. Sportsnet.
  27. Web site: Forge FC Re-Signs Daniel Krutzen. 16 February 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  28. Web site: 'I missed this': Daniel Krutzen returns to Forge at crucial time after ACL injury. 13 September 2022. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  29. Web site: Looking back on Daniel Krutzen's best moments with Forge FC. 23 January 2023. Canadian Premier League. Benedict. Rhodes.
  30. Web site: Official: Daniel Krutzen Departs Forge FC. 22 January 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  31. Web site: 'I've had four incredible years': Daniel Krutzen reflects on his time with Forge FC. 23 January 2023. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
  32. Web site: Spotted: Krutzen Training With Whitecaps FC 2 . Northern Tribune . John . Jacques . 17 November 2022 . 18 November 2022.
  33. Web site: Krutzen Joins Whitecaps For Preseason Camp. 9 January 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  34. Web site: Krutzen Trial Concludes Amidst USL Interest. 21 January 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  35. Web site: Phoenix Rising FC Signs Three-Time Canadian Premier League Champion Defender Daniel Krutzen. 24 January 2023. 24 January 2023. Phoenix Rising FC. Isabella. Duran.
  36. Web site: Krutzen Cruises To Arizona, Signs With Phoenix Rising. 24 January 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  37. Web site: Recap: Trophy Wins Abroad For Former CPL, MLS Talent. 13 November 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  38. Web site: Daniel Krutzen Announces Retirement At 27. 2 December 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  39. Web site: CPL Headlines: Valour FC make first signings of the off-season, Krutzen announces retirement. December 4, 2023. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
  40. Appearances in the CONCACAF League.

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