21 Facts About Vincent Janssen

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Vincent Petrus Anna Sebastiaan Janssen was born on 15 June 1994 and is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian Pro League club Antwerp.

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Vincent Janssen spent three years in Liga MX with Monterrey, winning honours including the CONCACAF Champions League in 2021.

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Vincent Janssen signed for Royal Antwerp in 2022, and won the Belgian Cup in his first season while scoring in the final.

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Vincent Janssen was part of their squad at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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Vincent Janssen started playing at the amateur branch of TOP, after which he became part of the youth academy of the professional branch of the club.

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Vincent Janssen scored 32 goals in 74 appearances in all competitions for Almere.

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Vincent Janssen scored his first official goal for the club against Istanbul Basaksehir in a UEFA Europa League qualifier on 30 July 2015.

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Vincent Janssen was awarded the 2016 Johan Cruyff Trophy, the Dutch "Talent of the Year" award.

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Vincent Janssen made his first start the next week at home to Crystal Palace, playing at forward the full 90 minutes.

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On 8 September 2017, Vincent Janssen joined Super Lig club Fenerbahce for the season.

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Spurs reported on their website that Vincent Janssen had surgery for a foot injury and would be in recovery with the club's medical staff.

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Vincent Janssen proved to be a vital part of the team as he helped Monterrey win the Apertura 2019 finals against America.

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On 18 June 2022, Vincent Janssen joined Belgian side Royal Antwerp on a four-year deal.

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Vincent Janssen received his first call up to the senior Netherlands team in March 2016 for friendlies against France and England.

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In May 2022, Vincent Janssen received a call up from coach Louis van Gaal for UEFA Nations League fixtures, ending a nearly five-year hiatus from the national team.

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Vincent Janssen announced his international retirement via social media on 12 March 2023, aged 28, citing the schedule for club football.

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Vincent Janssen was criticised for his decision by former internationals Rafael van der Vaart and Ibrahim Afellay.

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Vincent Janssen is praised for his work ethic, as well as his competitive mentality.

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Vincent Janssen's weaknesses are shots from outside the penalty box, the timing of his movement and ball control.

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Vincent Janssen is the son of Annemarie Verstappen, a former world champion swimmer and Dutch Sportswoman of the year.

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Vincent Janssen was awarded the 2016 Johan Cruyff Trophy, the Dutch "Talent of the Year" award.