Ruben Roosken


Ruben Eduardo Roosken is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a left-back for English club Huddersfield Town.

Club career

Emmen

Born in Klazienaveen, Drenthe to Dutch father and a Luso-Angolan mother, Roosken played as a youth for VV Klazienaveen before joining the youth academy of FC Emmen. He made his Eredivisie debut for Emmen on 14 September 2019 in a match against Utrecht.

TOP Oss

On 10 August 2020, Roosken signed a two-year contract with Eerste Divisie club, TOP Oss. He made his debut for the club on 29 August in a 1–2 home loss to Helmond Sport, coming on as a substitute in the 67th minute for Niels Fleuren. In the following match against Roda JC Kerkrade, Roosken made his first start for the club. Afterwards, he would become a regular starter for the club, making 30 total appearances for TOP Oss as the club finished in 10th place.

Heracles Almelo

On 18 June 2021, it was announced that Roosken had signed a three-year contract with Heracles Almelo.

Huddersfield Town

On 28 December 2024, Roosken agreed to join EFL League One club Huddersfield Town on a two-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee, joining the club upon the opening of the transfer window on 1 January 2025. On 4 January 2025, he made his debut as a second-half substitute in a 0–0 draw with Rotherham United, being shown a straight red card just nine minutes after coming on.

Honours

Heracles Almelo