Delano van Crooij (born 5 June 1991) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Eerste Divisie club VVV-Venlo.

Delano van Crooij
Van Crooij in 2018
Personal information
Date of birth (1991-06-05) 5 June 1991 (age 33)
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)
2024VVV-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

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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

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He is Vito van Crooij's older brother.[8]

Honours

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Zwolle

VVV-Venlo

References

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  1. ^ Van Crooy derde doelman FC Zwolle - De Stentor (in Dutch)
  2. ^ Ex-doelman VVV en Zwolle op contractjacht in Bulgarije - ELF Voetbal (in Dutch)
  3. ^ Doelman Brahim Zaari sluit aan bij Gestel - Eindhovens Dagblad (in Dutch)
  4. ^ "Ajax set new Eredivisie scoring record with 13-0 trouncing of hapless Venlo". the Guardian. Reuters. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  5. ^ "DELANO VAN CROOIJ TEKENT OP HET KASTEEL" [DELANO VAN CROOIJ SIGNS AT HET KASTEEL] (in Dutch). Sparta Rotterdam. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  6. ^ "Doelman Van Crooij keert op huurbasis terug bij VVV-Venlo" [Goalkeeper Van Crooij returns to VVV-Venlo on loan] (in Dutch). VVV-Venlo. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  7. ^ Brouwers, Thijs (18 June 2024). "Delano van Crooij langer in De Koel". Omroep Venlo (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 18 June 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  8. ^ Doelman Jordy Deckers naar VVV - 1Limburg (in Dutch)
  9. ^ "FC Zwolle promoveert met titel naar Eredivisie". Volkskrant (in Dutch). 13 April 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  10. ^ "VVV-Venlo stelt na promotie ook titel veilig in Jupiler League". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 21 April 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
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