Roel Janssen Explained

Roel Janssen
Birth Date:16 June 1990
Birth Place:Venlo, Netherlands
Currentclub:VVV-Venlo
Clubnumber:3
Height:1.79 m[1]
Position:Centre-back, left-back
Youthyears1:1995–1998
Youthclubs1:Venlosche Boys
Youthyears2:1998–2011
Youthclubs2:VVV-Venlo
Years1:2011–2016
Clubs1:Fortuna Sittard
Caps1:131
Goals1:16
Years2:2016–2020
Clubs2:VVV-Venlo
Caps2:103
Goals2:1
Years3:2020–2023
Clubs3:Fortuna Sittard
Caps3:52
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:VVV-Venlo
Caps4:28
Goals4:0
Club-Update:09:19, 14 April 2024 (UTC)

Roel Janssen (born 16 June 1990) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club VVV-Venlo. He formerly played for Fortuna Sittard.

Career

Janssen was born in Venlo, Netherlands, and began his football career at Venlosche Boys, his hometown club. He moved on to VVV-Venlo, but his contract expired in 2011 before he could make his debut for the first team.[2]

On 9 June 2011, Janssen signed with regional rivals Fortuna Sittard, and he made his professional debut as a substitute for Tim Dreesen in an Eerste Divisie match against FC Oss on 23 September 2011.[3] A few months later, in December 2011, he signed a contract with the club until 2013, with an option for another year.[4] Janssen made eight appearances for Fortuna in his first season, but in the 2012–13 season, he became a regular starter and remained so throughout the season. His contract was extended for two more years in 2014.[5] In January 2015, Janssen, now the team captain, was very productive, scoring the winning goals in games against MVV and Helmond Sport, and even scoring a hat-trick against rivals Roda JC.[6] He finished the 2014–15 season with 10 goals in 36 games.

In June 2016, Janssen returned to his former club, VVV-Venlo, on a two-year contract.[7] He became a key player in defense for VVV and helped them to promotion to the Eredivisie in his first season back, as the club won the second division title.[8] His contract was extended for two more years in June 2018.[9] However, in 2020, his contract with VVV was terminated.[10]

On 21 April 2020, Janssen signed a three-year contract with his former club, Fortuna Sittard, as announced by the club.[11]

On 10 August 2023, Janssen returned to VVV-Venlo on a one-year deal.[12]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueKNVB CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fortuna Sittard2011–12Eerste Divisie801090
2012–13Eerste Divisie2701020300
2013–14Eerste Divisie3311020361
2014–15Eerste Divisie349213610
2015–16Eerste Divisie29610306
Total13116614014117
VVV-Venlo2016–17Eerste Divisie34120361
2017–18Eredivisie25020270
2018–19Eredivisie23000230
2019–20Eredivisie21000210
Total1031401071
Fortuna Sittard2020–21Eredivisie30220322
2021–22Eredivisie17010180
2022–23Eredivisie500050
Total52030550
VVV-Venlo2023–24Eerste Divisie28010290
Career total314171414033218

Honours

VVV-Venlo

Notes and References

  1. Web site: R. Janssen – Profiel . . 15 April 2023.
  2. News: Funke . Jiry . Venloos plat bij Fortuna . 15 April 2023 . De Limburger . 4 December 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220814214436/https://www.limburger.nl/cnt/dmf20151204_00001700 . 14 August 2022 . nl.
  3. News: Roel Janssen van VVV naar Fortuna . 15 April 2023 . L1 . 9 June 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180812212953/https://l1.nl/roel-janssen-van-vvv-naar-fortuna-65969 . 12 August 2018 . nl-NL.
  4. Web site: Fortuna Sittard bindt Limburgse talenten Schroyen (19) en Janssen (21) . Fortuna Sittard . https://web.archive.org/web/20160813141326/https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/fortuna-sittard-bindt-limburgse-talenten-schroyen-19-en-janssen-21 . 13 August 2016 . nl . 15 December 2011 . dead.
  5. Web site: Fortuna Sittard bindt ook Roel Janssen . Fortuna Sittard . https://web.archive.org/web/20160813141847/https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/fortuna-sittard-bindt-ook-roel-janssen . 13 August 2016 . nl . 24 June 2014 . dead.
  6. News: Caelen . Sem . Roel Janssen over twijfelachtige mijlpaal: 'Ik kan het wel' . 15 April 2023 . 1limburg . 26 August 2021 . nl.
  7. Web site: Roel Janssen nieuwste aanwinst . VVV-Venlo . https://web.archive.org/web/20180728221943/https://www.vvv-venlo.nl/nl/home/404 . 28 July 2018 . nl . 1 June 2016 . dead.
  8. Web site: VVV-Venlo is kampioen: 'We gaan het goed laat maken' . Voetbal International . 24 September 2020 . nl . 21 April 2017.
  9. Web site: Roel Janssen verlengt contract . VVV-Venlo . https://web.archive.org/web/20180812115522/https://www.vvv-venlo.nl/nl/vvv-venlo/nieuws/roel_janssen_verlengt_contract . 12 August 2018 . nl . 5 June 2018 . dead.
  10. Web site: VVV-Venlo zegt contracten op... . VVV-Venlo . https://web.archive.org/web/20210119153625/https://www.vvv-venlo.nl/nl/vvv-venlo/nieuws/vvv-venlo_zegt_contracten_op_ . 19 January 2021 . nl . 20 March 2020 . dead.
  11. Web site: Derbyheld Janssen keert terug bij Fortuna Sittard . Fortuna Sittard . https://web.archive.org/web/20220924221708/https://www.fortunasittard.nl/derbyheld-roel-janssen-keert-terug-bij-fortuna-sittard-2/ . 24 September 2022 . nl . 21 April 2020 . dead.
  12. Web site: VVV-Venlo. Janssen en Rutten keren met eenjarig contract definitief terug bij VVV-Venlo. Janssen and Rutten return to VVV-Venlo with a one-year contract. 10 August 2023. 10 August 2023. nl.
  13. News: Venlo viert promotie VVV . 18 December 2022 . NOS . 15 April 2017 . nl.