Thijs Jansen


Thijs Jansen is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Cambuur.

Career

Early years

Born in Lisserbroek, Jansen played initially as an outfield player as a youngster at FC Lisse and played in the academy at Feyenoord from the age of twelve. In 2018 he spent six months with Groningen before returning to Feyenoord.

Feyenoord

He signed a first professional contract with Feyenoord in June 2020. It was then announced on 24 December 2020 that he would extend his contract until mid-2023. Jansen gained match day experience a number of times over the 2021–22 season, including being a substitute at the UEFA Conference League final in 2022 against AS Roma. In August 2022 Jansen signed a new three-year professional contract with Feyenoord.

TOP Oss (loan)

In August 2022 Jansen signed on a one-season loan with TOP Oss in order to gain playing experience. He made his professional debut in the Eerste Divisie against VVV Venlo on 26 August 2022.

De Graafschap (loan)

Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Jansen joined De Graafschap on a one-season loan, initially to be the backup goalkeeper, although he clean sheet on his debut appearance, a 0-0 draw against Roda JC on 29 September 2023.
However, he took over the starting spot from an underperforming Mees Bakker in December 2023.

SC Cambuur

On 19 July 2024, Jansen signed a three-year contract with Eerste Divisie club Cambuur. He immediately became the starting goalkeeper, making his competitive debut on 9 August and keeping a clean sheet in a 1–0 away victory against MVV.

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