Jasper Cillessen
Encyclopedia
Jasper Cillessen (ˈjɑs.pər ˈsɪ.lə.ˌsə(n)) (born 22 April 1989) is a Dutch
professional footballer, who currently plays as a goalkeeper for AFC Ajax in the Dutch
Eredivisie
.
In May 2011, he received his first call-up for the Dutch national team
.
, before being scouted to the NEC/FC Oss youth academy in 2001. In 2008 he signed his first professional contract with NEC, and started playing for the reserves. In 2010, Cillessen agreed a new two-year contract at NEC until June 2012.
Cillessen made his senior debut on 28 August 2010 in a 2–2 home draw against SC Heerenveen, because of an injury for Gábor Babos
. In this match he was directly proclaimed "Man of the match
". Even when first keeper Babos returned from the injury, Cillessen managed to keep his spot in the first team, and he signed a two-year contract extension that tied him to NEC until 2014. After a magnificent 2010–11
season, Cillessen was awarded the Gelderland footballer of the year.
Jasper Cillessen made his first appearance for Ajax on the 21 September 2011, in a 2nd round KNVB Cup
away match against VV Noordwijk
. He played the full 90' minutes, conceding only to Sijbren Bartlema in the '66 minute of the 1-3 away victory. He made his first appearance for Ajax in a 2011-12 Eredivisie Season
match on 23 October 2011 against arch-rivals Feyenoord, coming in as 66' minute substitute for right back Gregory van der Wiel
, after starting Goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer
had been shown a red card. With Ajax down to 10 men, Jasper CIllessen helped Ajax retain a 1-1 draw, by not conceding any more goals after Jan Vertonghen tied the game just minutes after the ejection of Vermeer.
by national team coach, Cor Pot
, for the 2011 UEFA European U-21 Football Championship play-off qualification match against Ukraine
.
After the 2010–11 season, Cillessen was placed in the pre-selection for the senior squad's friendly matches against Uruguay
and Brazil
. Eventually, coach Bert van Marwijk
selected Cillessen for the Netherlands national team
's friendly trip to South America
.
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Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
professional footballer, who currently plays as a goalkeeper for AFC Ajax in the Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
.
In May 2011, he received his first call-up for the Dutch national team
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
.
N.E.C.
Cillessen began playing for the local youth team of De TreffersDe Treffers
De Treffers is an amateur football club from Groesbeek, The Netherlands.The club is currently ranked in the Topklasse, the highest amateur league in the Netherlands and the third tier of Dutch football.-History:...
, before being scouted to the NEC/FC Oss youth academy in 2001. In 2008 he signed his first professional contract with NEC, and started playing for the reserves. In 2010, Cillessen agreed a new two-year contract at NEC until June 2012.
Cillessen made his senior debut on 28 August 2010 in a 2–2 home draw against SC Heerenveen, because of an injury for Gábor Babos
Gábor Babos
Gábor Babos is a Hungarian football goalkeeper who plays for, and captains the Dutch Eredivisie club NEC.Babos has previously played for clubs like Feyenoord and MTK Hungária, and he was also a member of the Hungarian national team for twelve years....
. In this match he was directly proclaimed "Man of the match
Man of the match
In sport, a Man of the Match or Player of the Game or Man of the Series award is given to the outstanding player, almost always the one who makes the most impact, in a particular match or series. The term was originally used more often in cricket before being adopted by other sports. This can be a...
". Even when first keeper Babos returned from the injury, Cillessen managed to keep his spot in the first team, and he signed a two-year contract extension that tied him to NEC until 2014. After a magnificent 2010–11
2010–11 Eredivisie
-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:...
season, Cillessen was awarded the Gelderland footballer of the year.
AFC Ajax
On August 27, 2011 it was announced that NEC and Ajax had reached an agreement for a transfer of Jasper Cillessen to the Amsterdam club for an estimated €3,000,000, having signed a 5 year contract, binding him to Ajax until 2016.Jasper Cillessen made his first appearance for Ajax on the 21 September 2011, in a 2nd round KNVB Cup
KNVB Cup
The KNVB Cup is a competition in the Netherlands organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association since 1899. It was based on the format of the English FA Cup. Outside of the Netherlands, it is often referred to as the Dutch Cup...
away match against VV Noordwijk
VV Noordwijk
Voetbalvereniging Noordwijk, is a Dutch football club founded in 1933, based in Noordwijk. It currently competes in the Toplklasse.-External links:...
. He played the full 90' minutes, conceding only to Sijbren Bartlema in the '66 minute of the 1-3 away victory. He made his first appearance for Ajax in a 2011-12 Eredivisie Season
2011–12 Eredivisie
The 2011–12 Eredivisie is the fifty-sixth season of Eredivisie since its establishment in 1955. It began in August 2011 with the first matches of the season and will end in June with the last matches of the European competition and relegation playoffs.-Teams:...
match on 23 October 2011 against arch-rivals Feyenoord, coming in as 66' minute substitute for right back Gregory van der Wiel
Gregory van der Wiel
Gregory Kurtley van der Wiel is a Dutch international footballer who plays professionally for Ajax, as a right back.Born in Amsterdam to a father from Curaçao and a white Dutch mother, he is a product of the renowned Ajax youth system, who plays an attacking right back and is known for his speedy...
, after starting Goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer
Kenneth Vermeer
Kenneth Vermeer is a Dutch footballer who plays goalkeeper for AFC Ajax. He has been capped for the Netherlands U-21 team but has so far failed to break into the national team.- Career :...
had been shown a red card. With Ajax down to 10 men, Jasper CIllessen helped Ajax retain a 1-1 draw, by not conceding any more goals after Jan Vertonghen tied the game just minutes after the ejection of Vermeer.
International career
In October 2010, Cillessen was called up for the Dutch national U-21 teamNetherlands national under-21 football team
The Netherlands national under-21 football team is the national under-21 team of the Netherlands and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association. The team competes in the European Under-21 Championship, held every two years....
by national team coach, Cor Pot
Cor Pot
Cornelis Pot is a Dutch football manager and former footballer.- Playing career :He started his career with the academy of Sparta in Rotterdam, and subsequently moved to the Ajax academy.Clubs*1969 - 1972 Sparta...
, for the 2011 UEFA European U-21 Football Championship play-off qualification match against Ukraine
Ukraine national under-21 football team
The Ukraine national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Ukraine and is controlled by the Football Federation of Ukraine.After Ukrainian Independence in 1991, the Ukraine senior team played their first match in April 1992...
.
After the 2010–11 season, Cillessen was placed in the pre-selection for the senior squad's friendly matches against Uruguay
Uruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
and Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
. Eventually, coach Bert van Marwijk
Bert van Marwijk
Bert van Marwijk OON is the coach of the Netherlands national football team. He also played for Go Ahead Eagles, AZ, MVV, Fortuna Sittard, and other clubs, as well as for the Dutch national team. In 1982, he began his transition into coaching, retiring as a player in 1988 and becoming a full time...
selected Cillessen for the Netherlands national team
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
's friendly trip to South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
.
Statistics
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2010–11 Eredivisie
-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:...
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Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
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|2011–12
2011–12 Eredivisie
The 2011–12 Eredivisie is the fifty-sixth season of Eredivisie since its establishment in 1955. It began in August 2011 with the first matches of the season and will end in June with the last matches of the European competition and relegation playoffs.-Teams:...
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|2011–12
2011–12 Eredivisie
The 2011–12 Eredivisie is the fifty-sixth season of Eredivisie since its establishment in 1955. It began in August 2011 with the first matches of the season and will end in June with the last matches of the European competition and relegation playoffs.-Teams:...
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Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
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