Delano van Crooij (born 5 June 1991) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Eerste Divisie club VVV-Venlo, on loan from Sparta Rotterdam.
.jpg) 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(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | VVV-Venlo | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| 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– | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | (0) |
| 2024– | → VVV-Venlo (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:02, 18 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
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]
Personal life edit
He is Vito van Crooij's older brother.[7]
Honours edit
Zwolle
VVV-Venlo
References edit
- ^ Van Crooy derde doelman FC Zwolle - De Stentor (in Dutch)
- ^ Ex-doelman VVV en Zwolle op contractjacht in Bulgarije - ELF Voetbal (in Dutch)
- ^ Doelman Brahim Zaari sluit aan bij Gestel - Eindhovens Dagblad (in Dutch)
- ^ "Ajax set new Eredivisie scoring record with 13-0 trouncing of hapless Venlo". the Guardian. Reuters. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ "DELANO VAN CROOIJ TEKENT OP HET KASTEEL" [DELANO VAN CROOIJ SIGNS AT HET KASTEEL] (in Dutch). Sparta Rotterdam. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Doelman Van Crooij keert op huurbasis terug bij VVV-Venlo" [Goalkeeper Van Crooij returns to VVV-Venlo on loan] (in Dutch). VVV-Venlo. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ Doelman Jordy Deckers naar VVV - 1Limburg (in Dutch)
- ^ "FC Zwolle promoveert met titel naar Eredivisie". Volkskrant (in Dutch). 13 April 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "VVV-Venlo stelt na promotie ook titel veilig in Jupiler League". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 21 April 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
External links edit
- Delano van Crooij at WorldFootball.net
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