Delano van Crooij explained

Delano van Crooij
Birth Date:5 June 1991
Birth Place:Venlo, Netherlands
Height:1.85 m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:VVV-Venlo
Clubnumber:23
Youthclubs1:Quick Boys '31
Youthclubs2:VVV-Venlo
Years1:2010–2011
Clubs1:VVV-Venlo
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2011–2012
Clubs2:Zwolle
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2012–2013
Clubs3:Kwiek Venlo
Years4:2013–2015
Clubs4:Deurne
Years5:2015–2022
Clubs5:VVV-Venlo
Caps5:58
Goals5:0
Years6:2022–2024
Clubs6:Sparta Rotterdam
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2024
Clubs7:VVV-Venlo (loan)
Caps7:15
Goals7:0
Years8:2024–
Clubs8:VVV-Venlo
Caps8:0
Goals8:0
Club-Update:09:23, 9 June 2024 (UTC)

Delano van Crooij (born 5 June 1991) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club VVV-Venlo.

Club career

Born in Venlo, Van Crooij played in the VVV-Venlo youth system and joined FC Zwolle in 2011 as their third goalkeeper.[1] He was released by Zwolle a year later and had a trial with Bulgarian side Etar Tarnovo, while playing for amateur side Kwiek Venlo.[2] That did not materialize and after two years at Deurne, he chose to rejoin VVV over a move to SC Gestel.[3] On 24 October 2020, he conceded 13 goals in 13–0 loss against Ajax as VVV-Venlo's goalkeeper, which is a negative record in Holland.[4]

On 22 September 2022, Van Crooij signed a one-season contract with Sparta Rotterdam.[5]

On 30 January 2024, Van Crooij returned to VVV-Venlo on loan.[6] On 18 June, the deal was made permanent as Van Crooij signed a one-year contract with the club.[7]

Personal life

He is Vito van Crooij's older brother.[8]

Honours

Zwolle

VVV-Venlo

Notes and References

  1. http://www.destentor.nl/overig/van-crooy-derde-doelman-fc-zwolle~aac444bf/ Van Crooy derde doelman FC Zwolle
  2. http://www.elfvoetbal.nl/nieuws/247133_ex-doelman-vvv-en-zwolle-op-contractjacht-in-bulgarije Ex-doelman VVV en Zwolle op contractjacht in Bulgarije
  3. http://www.ed.nl/hoofdklasse-b-zondag/doelman-brahim-zaari-sluit-aan-bij-gestel~afc66466/ Doelman Brahim Zaari sluit aan bij Gestel
  4. Web site: Reuters. 24 October 2020. Ajax set new Eredivisie scoring record with 13-0 trouncing of hapless Venlo. 24 October 2020. the Guardian. en.
  5. Web site: Sparta Rotterdam. DELANO VAN CROOIJ TEKENT OP HET KASTEEL. DELANO VAN CROOIJ SIGNS AT HET KASTEEL. 22 September 2022. 28 February 2023. nl.
  6. Web site: VVV-Venlo. Doelman Van Crooij keert op huurbasis terug bij VVV-Venlo. Goalkeeper Van Crooij returns to VVV-Venlo on loan. 30 January 2024. 30 January 2024. nl.
  7. News: Brouwers . Thijs . Delano van Crooij langer in De Koel . 10 July 2024 . Omroep Venlo . 18 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618132552/https://omroepvenlo.nl/nieuws/artikel/delano-van-crooij-langer-in-de-koel . 18 June 2024 . nl.
  8. https://www.1limburg.nl/doelman-jordy-deckers-naar-vvv Doelman Jordy Deckers naar VVV
  9. News: FC Zwolle promoveert met titel naar Eredivisie . 10 February 2021 . Volkskrant . 13 April 2012 . nl.
  10. News: VVV-Venlo stelt na promotie ook titel veilig in Jupiler League . 10 February 2021 . Voetbal International . 21 April 2017 . nl.