Roel Janssen
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.png) Janssen in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 June 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Venlo, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back, left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | VVV-Venlo | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–1998 | Venlosche Boys | ||
| 1998–2011 | VVV-Venlo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2016 | Fortuna Sittard | 131 | (16) |
| 2016–2020 | VVV-Venlo | 103 | (1) |
| 2020–2023 | Fortuna Sittard | 52 | (0) |
| 2023–2025 | VVV-Venlo | 45 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 May 2025 | |||
Roel Janssen (born 16 June 1990) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back. He formerly played for VVV-Venlo and Fortuna Sittard.
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.[7]
In June 2016, Janssen returned to his former club, VVV-Venlo, on a two-year contract.[8] 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.[9] His contract was extended for two more years in June 2018.[10] However, in 2020, his contract with VVV was terminated.[11]
On 21 April 2020, Janssen signed a three-year contract with his former club, Fortuna Sittard, as announced by the club.[12]
On 10 August 2023, Janssen returned to VVV-Venlo on a one-year deal.[13] He remained with the club through the 2024–25 season. Upon the expiry of his contract, VVV-Venlo opted not to renew, and Janssen left the club as a free agent.[14]