Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink

Футболист

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ИИ

He played for Hull City A.F.C. in the Premier League before returning to PSV Eindhoven.

Jan has a son named Lucas, who is also pursuing a career in football with FC Twente.

Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink is a former Dutch professional footballer known for his role as a striker.

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Биография

Early Life

Johannes "Jan" Vennegoor of Hesselink was born in 1978 in Oldenzaal, Netherlands. He developed a passion for football at a young age, which led him to pursue a career in the sport. His early years were marked by dedication and hard work, laying the foundation for his future success as a professional footballer.

Career

Vennegoor of Hesselink began his professional career at FC Twente, where he played from 1996 to 2001, scoring an impressive 59 league goals over five seasons. His talent caught the attention of PSV Eindhoven, and he joined the club in 2001. During his time at PSV, he had a standout first season, netting 22 goals, and continued to contribute significantly to the team until 2006.

In August 2006, he made a move to Celtic F.C. for a fee of around £3.4 million. His debut was memorable, as he scored the winning goal against Hibernian. Vennegoor of Hesselink's time at Celtic was marked by notable performances, including a hat-trick against St Mirren and a goal in the UEFA Champions League against Manchester United. After a successful stint in Scotland, he played for Hull City A.F.C. and later returned to PSV Eindhoven before concluding his club career at SK Rapid Wien.

On the international stage, Vennegoor of Hesselink represented the Netherlands national team from 2000 to 2009, earning 19 caps and scoring his first international goal in 2007. He participated in the 2006 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2008, showcasing his skills on a global platform.

Personal Life

Outside of football, Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink is a family man. He has a son, Lucas, who is also following in his father's footsteps by playing for FC Twente. Vennegoor of Hesselink's journey through football has not only been about personal achievement but also about nurturing the next generation of talent in the sport.

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Галерея

Карьера и клубы

International career

Vennegoor of Hesselink made his international debut for the Netherlands on 11 October 2000 in Rotterdam in a 2–0 World Cup qualifier defeat against Portugal, but did not score his first international goal until almost seven years later, in a friendly match against Thailand on 6 June 2007. At the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, Vennegoor of Hesselink made one late substitute appearance in place of Phillip Cocu in the 1–0 last 16 defeat to Portugal. After scoring earlier in the year in friendly wins over Croatia and Austria, he was chosen for UEFA Euro 2008, where his one appearance was again as a late replacement, this time for Klaas-Jan Huntelaar in a 2–0 group win over Romania.

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Career statistics

Club

International

Scores and results list Netherlands goal tally first

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Club career

Twente and PSV

Born in Oldenzaal, Vennegoor of Hesselink scored 59 league goals for Twente over the course of five seasons. In 2001, he was signed by Eredivisie rivals PSV. Vennegoor of Hesselink scored 22 times for PSV during his first season with the club. His second and third seasons at PSV proved less fruitful, with eight and twelve goals, respectively. At the end of the 2003–04 season, he was told he could leave the club, but stayed on and scored 19 goals in 28 matches during the 2004–05 season.

Celtic

2006–07

On 24 August 2006, Vennegoor of Hesselink left PSV and signed a three-year deal with Scottish Premier League champions Celtic, with the option of a further year, for a fee of around £3.4 million. He made his debut on 26 August against Hibernian and scored the winning goal after coming on as a substitute. In his next game against Aberdeen on 9 September, he scored the winner from outside the box in a 1–0 win. He then scored his first European goal for Celtic in the UEFA Champions League against Manchester United four days later, scoring the opening goal as United won 3–2. Injuries subsequently curtailed his appearances but he found his form late on, scoring his first hat-trick for the Bhoys against St Mirren on 20 January 2007 and a last minute winner against Inverness the following week, before being sent off with a second yellow card after leaving the field of play to celebrate with the Celtic fans. He ended the season with 18 goals…

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