| Ellen Jansen | |
| Birth Date: | 1992 10, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Markelo, Netherlands |
| Height: | 1.78 m |
| Position: | Forward |
| Currentclub: | Valencia |
| Clubnumber: | 17 |
| Years1: | 2008–2018 |
| Clubs1: | FC Twente |
| Caps1: | 151 |
| Goals1: | 94 |
| Years2: | 2018–2020 |
| Clubs2: | Ajax |
| Caps2: | 35 |
| Goals2: | 15 |
| Years3: | 2020– |
| Clubs3: | Valencia |
| Caps3: | 57 |
| Goals3: | 10 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2010–2011 |
| Nationalteam1: | Netherlands U19 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 8 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 7 |
| Nationalyears2: | 2010– |
| Nationalteam2: | Netherlands |
| Nationalcaps2: | 18 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 2 |
| Pcupdate: | 13:52, 6 June 2024 (UTC) |
| Ntupdate: | 8 March 2018 |
Ellen Jansen (born 6 October 1992) is a Dutch former professional footballer. She last played as a forward for Spanish Primera División club Valencia CF and the Netherlands women's national team. Jansen was seen as a talented player during her playing days.[1]
Jansen scored a hattrick against Beerschot on 19 April 2013.[2]
On 17 December 2013, it was announced that Jansen, along with eight other players, had extended their contracts.[3]
She scored a hattrick against Royal Antwerp on 15 November 2013.[4] Jansen scored a hattrick against K.A.A Gent on 13 December 2013.[5] She scored another hattrick against Gent on 30 May 2014.[6]
Jansen scored her 100th goal against Achilles '29 in January 2017, also scoring a hattrick in the same game.[7] She played her 200th league match against PEC Zwolle.[8]
During her time at Twente, she was seen as a 'goal machine'.[9]
On 24 May 2018, it was announced that Jansen had joined Ajax.[10] She scored on her league debut against PEC Zwolle on 7 September 2018, scoring a brace in the 16th and 34th minute.[11]
On 15 July 2020, it was announced that Jansen had joined Valencia.[12] She made her league debut against Sporting de Huelva on 4 October 2020.[13] Jansen scored her first league goal against UD Tenerife on 18 October 2020, scoring in the 21st minute.[14]
On 1 July 2022, it was announced that Jansen had retired to focus on her social career.[15]
On 12 December 2010, she made her debut for the Dutch national team, in the 2010 International Women's Football Tournament of City of São Paulo match against Brazil.[16]
In October 2016, Jansen was called up to the national squad.[17] She scored her first international goal against Scotland on 20 October 2016, scoring in the 72nd minute.[18]
She was selected for friendly matches in June 2017.[19]
On 20 February 2018, it was announced that Jansen had been called up to the Algarve Cup.[20]
Scores and results list the Netherlands goal tally first.[21]
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 20 October 2016 | Tony Macaroni Arena, Livingston, Scotland | 5–0 | 7–0 | Friendly | ||
| 2. | 30 August 2019 | A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia | 7–0 | 7–0 | UEFA Women's Euro 2021 qualifying |
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