15 Facts About Glenn Loovens

Glenn Loovens was born on 22 September 1983 and is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Glenn Loovens represented his national team twice at senior level, and played abroad for football clubs in England, Wales, Scotland and Spain.

Glenn Loovens signed for the Feyenoord youth academy when he was twelve years old, where his teammates included Robin van Persie and Said Boutahar.

Glenn Loovens found the back of the net in the final against Portsmouth but it was disallowed for an earlier infringement.

Glenn Loovens was the subject of transfer interest for most of summer 2008, with Old Firm rivals Celtic and Rangers emerging as leading candidates to secure his signing.

Walter Smith, manager of Rangers, declared his interest in Glenn Loovens and made an offer for his services but their valuation of the defender was rejected by Cardiff.

Glenn Loovens stated that Parkhead was his preferred destination as he would get the chance to play in the Champions League.

Glenn Loovens scored the winning goal against Hearts in injury time on 20 September 2009, to send Celtic top of the table.

Glenn Loovens paid for his poor form, as he was dropped for the following match, against St Johnstone.

Glenn Loovens signed a short-term deal in December 2013 for Sheffield Wednesday after impressing during a short training stint.

Glenn Loovens then decided to extend his contract with the club until May 2014.

Towards the end of that summer, on 13 July 2014, Glenn Loovens then extended for a further year after reportedly rejecting several contract offers from other clubs, both in England and abroad.

In July 2018, Glenn Loovens signed a two-year contract with Sunderland.

On 22 August 2019, it was announced Glenn Loovens would leave Sunderland after having only served a year of his two-year contract.

Glenn Loovens had previously been capped twice for the under-21 side.