Jimmy Vijgen


Jimmy Roberto Vijgen is a Dutch footballer who plays as a winger for Groene Ster.

Career

Vijgen was born in Heerlen, Limburg, and started playing youth football for Groene Ster. After one year, as a seven-year-old, he joined the Roda JC academy. In 2019, he was promoted to Roda's under-21 team. He made his professional debut for the first team on 28 March 2021, replacing Dylan Vente in the 89th minute of a 3–1 home win over Cambuur.
On 29 July 2022, Vijgen signed a one-year contract with Eerste Divisie rivals MVV. He made his debut for the club on 9 September, replacing Sven Blummel in the 86th minute of a 5–0 away defeat to FC Eindhoven.
In the summer of 2023, Vijgen joined Belgian Division 2 club Sporting Hasselt.
In February 2024, Derde Divisie club UNA announced their signing of Vijgen ahead of the 2024–25 season.

Personal life

In 2021, Vijgen graduated from Arcus College in Heerlen as a sales specialist, an education he chose due to his parents being in the catering industry.