Delano van Crooij
Dutch footballer (born 1991)
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Delano van Crooij (born 5 June 1991) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
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Van Crooij in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 5 June 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Venlo, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Quick Boys '31 | |||
| VVV-Venlo | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2011 | VVV-Venlo | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Zwolle | 0 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Kwiek Venlo | ||
| 2013–2015 | Deurne | ||
| 2015–2022 | VVV-Venlo | 58 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | (0) |
| 2024 | → VVV-Venlo (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | VVV-Venlo | 15 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 9 May 2025 | |||
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]
