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Jasper Cillessen

Jacobus Antonius Peter Johannes "Jasper" Cillessen (born 22 April 1989) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Spanish club Valencia and the Netherlands national team.

Cillessen joined NEC's youth team in 2001, making his professional debut for them in 2010, and signed for Ajax for €3 million a year later. He played in 141 matches for Ajax in six seasons, winning honours including three Eredivisie titles. In 2016, he joined Barcelona for an initial €13 million.

In May 2011, Cillessen received his first call-up for the Netherlands national team. He made his international debut in 2013 and was the country's first-choice goalkeeper as they finished third at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Club Career

NEC

Cillessen was born in Nijmegen and grew up in nearby Groesbeek. He began playing for the youth team of local club De Treffers 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.

This page also has a version in other languages :  Яспер Силлессен (russian)

Jasper Cillessen

Jasper Cillessen News

6 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Rayo Vallecanovs.Las Palmas
Rayo Vallecano will be bidding to make it three straight wins in all competitions when they resume their La Liga campaign with a clash against Las Palmas at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on Friday night.
19 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Valenciavs.Las Palmas
La Liga's bottom two convene at Mestalla on Monday evening, as Valencia host a Las Palmas side still seeking their first win of the season.
3 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Las Palmasvs.Celta Vigo
Las Palmas' search for their first win of the 2024-25 La Liga campaign will continue on Saturday evening, when they welcome Celta Vigo to Estadio Gran Canaria.
29 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Las Palmas1 - 1Real Madrid
Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by a dogged Las Palmas side as Kylian Mbappe failed to find the net in a third consecutive La Liga game.
14 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Las Palmasvs.Sevilla
Sevilla will be aiming to secure all three points in their 2024-25 La Liga opener on Friday evening, with Los Nervionenses heading to Estadio Gran Canaria to tackle Las Palmas.
6 June 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Barcelona's most expensive sales ever
Neymar's £188.9m move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 remains Barcelona's record sale, and it is difficult to imagine that figure being beaten in the near future.
10 May 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Nijmegenvs.Feyenoord
Two teams whose fates have already been sealed clash on Sunday afternoon at the Goffertstadion in the penultimate matchday of the Eredivisie season.
21 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Feyenoord1 - 0Nijmegen
Ten-man Feyenoord edged out NEC in the KNVB Beker final at De Kuip to win the competition for the 14th time in their history.
4 November 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: NEC vs. FC Volendam - prediction, team news, lineups
Aiming to build on success in the KNVB Cup on Thursday night, NEC will welcome relegation-threatened Volendam to Goffertstadion in Nijmegen on Sunday afternoon in the Eredivisie.
28 October 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs. NEC - prediction, team news, lineups
AZ Alkmaar will want to bounce back from a heavy European defeat to Aston Villa when they face NEC in Sunday's Eredivisie clash.
19 October 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: NEC vs. Almere City - prediction, team news, lineups
NEC Nijmegen welcome Almere City to the Goffertstadion in the Eredivisie on Saturday evening.
17 August 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: SBV Excelsior vs. Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups
SBV Excelsior and Ajax are both seeking to continue their winning starts to the 2023-24 Eredivisie campaign, when the two sides meet at Stadion Woudestein on Saturday.
24 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Kylian Mbappe nets brace as formidable France cruise past Netherlands
France kick-started their Euro 2024 qualification campaign in emphatic fashion as they secured a comfortable 4-0 victory over the Netherlands at the Stade de France on Friday night.
24 March 2023
talksport.com
Mbappe trademark display ensures Koeman's second debut as Dutch boss ends in 4-0 thumping
Kylian Mbappe bagged a brace on his first appearance as France captain to ruin Ronald Koeman's second debut as Netherlands boss.
22 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
How the Netherlands could line up against France
Netherlands will have to cope without Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong and Ajax attacker Steven Bergwijn for Friday's Euro 2024 qualifier away against France.
17 February 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: SBV Excelsior vs. NEC - prediction, team news, lineups
Two sides hoping to improve their fortunes in the bottom half of the Eredivisie table will meet on Sunday, as SBV Excelsior entertain NEC.
12 November 2022
talksport.com
Jasper Cillessen 'exploded with anger' at Louis van Gaal when left out of World Cup squad
Goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen reportedly lost it with Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal after he was left out of his World Cup squad.
11 November 2022
mirror.co.uk
Van Gaal met with explosive response as Netherlands star axed from World Cup
Louis van Gaal opted to leave veteran Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen out of his World Cup squad for Qatar - and the Netherlands star did not taking the news well Louis van Gaal faced an angry response from a player when naming his World Cup squad
11 November 2022
mirror.co.uk
Netherlands axe Van de Beek for World Cup as angry outcast 'blasts' Van Gaal
Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has left Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek out of his squad for the World Cup in Qatar, alongside a veteran goalkeeper Donny van de Beek will not be travelling to Qatar with Netherlands this winter
11 November 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Sven Botman, Ryan Gravenberch left out of Netherlands World Cup squad
Newcastle United defender Sven Botman and Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch are among the high-profile names to miss out on a place in the Netherlands World Cup squad.
24 September 2022
mirror.co.uk
Van Gaal adds volleyball coach to Netherlands backroom staff ahead of World Cup
The former Manchester United manager is not afraid to experiment but his latest decision might just be his boldest yet ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
23 September 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
How Netherlands could line up against Belgium
With Netherlands only requiring a draw against neighbouring Belgium on Sunday in order to top Group D of the UEFA Nations League, Louis van Gaal is unlikely to make many changes from the starting XI that comfortably dispatched Poland 2-0 on Thursday.
23 September 2022
talksport.com
Van Gaal axes Krul from Netherlands team for 'refusing to attend penalty training'
Long-serving Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul has been told he won't be selected again under Louis van Gaal after he declined to take part in penalty training.
20 September 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
How Netherlands could line up against Poland
Barcelona duo Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay are expected to be named in a strong Netherlands starting lineup for Thursday's UEFA Nations League encounter away against Poland.
8 August 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Valencia confirm Goncalo Guedes has joined Wolverhampton Wanderers
Valencia have confirmed that winger Goncalo Guedes is signing for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
28 July 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Nott'm ForestNottingham Forestvs.Valencia
Nottingham Forest will conclude their pre-season preparations with a friendly clash against Valencia at Meadow Lane on Saturday.
23 July 2022
mirror.co.uk
Top 10 most expensive over 30s ever as Lewandowski and Koulibaly join Ronaldo
Summer moves for Robert Lewandowski and Kalidou Koulibaly have seen the Barcelona and Chelsea arrivals become two of football's most expensive players over the age of 30 Gabriel Batistuta's move to Roma remains one of the most expensive for a player over 30
12 June 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
How Netherlands could line up against Wales
Netherlands boss Louis Van Gaal is expected to make changes to his starting XI for Tuesday evening's UEFA Nations League contest with Wales in in Rotterdam.
12 June 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Netherlands vs. Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Netherlands will be bidding to cement their spot at the top of Group 4 of League A in the UEFA Nations League when they welcome Wales to Rotterdam on Tuesday night.
9 June 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
How the Netherlands could line up against Poland
The Netherlands have been handed a concern with Matthijs de Ligt ahead of Saturday's UEFA Nations League contest with Poland in Rotterdam.
6 June 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
How the Netherlands could line up against Wales
Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal will not have Virgil van Dijk at his disposal for Wednesday's UEFA Nations League contest with Wales in Cardiff.
3 June 2022
marca.com
Netherlands destroy a poor Belgium side in Nations League action
Louis van Gaal's side came out clear winners
9 April 2021
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Valencia vs. Real Sociedad - prediction, team news
Both Valencia and Real Sociedad will be looking to return to winning ways in La Liga when they continue their respective campaigns with a clash at Mestalla on Sunday afternoon. Valencia, who lost at Cadiz last weekend, are currently 12th in Spain's top flight, while Real Sociedad occupy fifth position in the table but are level on points with seventh-placed Villarreal.
28 March 2021
sportsmole.co.uk
How the Netherlands could line up against Gibraltar - Sports
Netherlands manager Frank de Boer is expected to shuffle the pack considerably for his side's trip to Gibraltar in their third match of World Cup Qualifying on Tuesday evening. Fresh from a comfortable 2-0 win over Latvia, the Netherlands have lost goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen to injury, but his replacement Marco Bizot could be trusted this week as he eyes just his second appearance for the Oranje.
28 March 2021
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Gibraltar vs. Netherlands - prediction, team news
The Netherlands will aim to end the month on a high when they travel to Gibraltar for the third match of their World Cup Qualifying campaign in Group G. Frank de Boer 's men cruised past Latvia 2-0 last time out, whereas Gibraltar's woes continued with a 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Montenegro on matchday two.
25 March 2021
sportsmole.co.uk
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Netherlands manager Frank de Boer has plenty to ponder when it comes to team selection for his side's second game of World Cup qualification against Latvia on Saturday evening. Norwich City's Tim Krul did not cover himself in glory in between the sticks against Turkey - shipping four goals on the night - but he seems certain to reprise his role given the injury to Jasper Cillessen in the warm up.