Delano van Crooij (born 5 June 1991) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Eerste Divisie club VVV-Venlo.
![]() Van Crooij in 2018 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 5 June 1991 | ||
Place of birth | Venlo, Netherlands | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | VVV-Venlo | ||
Number | 23 | ||
Youth career | |||
Quick Boys '31 | |||
VVV-Venlo | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2011 | VVV-Venlo | 0 | (0) |
2011–2012 | Zwolle | 0 | (0) |
2012–2013 | Kwiek Venlo | ||
2013–2015 | Deurne | ||
2015–2022 | VVV-Venlo | 58 | (0) |
2022–2024 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | (0) |
2024 | → VVV-Venlo (loan) | 15 | (0) |
2024– | VVV-Venlo | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:23, 9 June 2024 (UTC) |
Club career
Born in Venlo, Van Crooij played in the VVV-Venlo youth system and joined FC Zwolle in 2011 as their third goalkeeper.[1] He was released by Zwolle a year later and had a trial with Bulgarian side Etar Tarnovo, while playing for amateur side Kwiek Venlo.[2] That did not materialize and after two years at Deurne, he chose to rejoin VVV over a move to SC Gestel.[3] On 24 October 2020, he conceded 13 goals in 13–0 loss against Ajax as VVV-Venlo's goalkeeper, which is a negative record in Holland.[4]
On 22 September 2022, Van Crooij signed a one-season contract with Sparta Rotterdam.[5]
On 30 January 2024, Van Crooij returned to VVV-Venlo on loan.[6] On 18 June, the deal was made permanent as Van Crooij signed a one-year contract with the club.[7]
Personal life
He is Vito van Crooij's older brother.[8]
Honours
Zwolle
VVV-Venlo
References
External links
- Delano van Crooij at WorldFootball.net