Simon Janssen

Simon Janssen (born 25 September 2000) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a left-back.

Simon Janssen

Janssen in 2023
Personal information
Date of birth	(2000-09-25) 25 September 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth	Blerick, Netherlands
Height	1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Left-back, midfielder
Youth career
0000–2010	SV Blerick
2010–2018	VVV-Venlo
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2025	VVV-Venlo	168	(4)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15 May 2025

Career

Janssen joined the VVV-Venlo academy from SV Blerick in 2010.^[1] He made his senior debut on his 18th birthday, 25 September 2018, coming on as a substitute in a 3–0 KNVB Cup win over Westlandia.^[2] He made his Eredivisie debut on 6 December 2018 in a 4–1 loss to Feyenoord, replacing Evert Linthorst.^[3]

In April 2019, Janssen signed a two-year contract with an option for a third.^[4] Later that year, he received the Jan Klaassens Award [nl], given annually to the club's best youth player.^[5]

In March 2021, VVV exercised the contract option, and in December that year, Janssen signed a new deal until 2024, with an option for one more year.^[6][7] Originally a central midfielder, he was converted to a left-back by head coach Jos Luhukay.^[7]

On 17 February 2023, Janssen scored his first professional goal, netting a stoppage-time winner in a 2–1 away victory over Dordrecht.^[8][9]

Janssen left VVV-Venlo at the end of the 2024–25 Eerste Divisie season following the expiry of his contract. During his time at the club, he made 182 competitive appearances and scored five goals. At 24, he expressed a desire to pursue a new challenge.^[10]

Career statistics

As of match played 9 May 2025

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			KNVB Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
VVV-Venlo	2018–19	Eredivisie	1	0	1	0	—		2	0
	2019–20	Eredivisie	7	0	0	0	—		7	0
	2020–21	Eredivisie	19	0	4	0	—		23	0
	2021–22	Eerste Divisie	36	0	1	0	—		37	0
	2022–23	Eerste Divisie	36	1	2	0	4[a]	0	42	0
	2023–24	Eerste Divisie	37	2	1	0	—		38	2
	2024–25	Eerste Divisie	32	2	1	0	—		33	2
Career total			168	5	10	0	4	0	182	5

1. Appearances in Eredivisie promotion/relegation playoffs