John Goossens: Biography, Facts and Career
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John Goossens (born 25 July 1988) is a Dutch former professional footballer who mainly played as a defensive midfielder, although he was capable of playing in several positions in midfield, and even as a left winger. Since his retirement from football in 2022, he has worked as a financial counsellor for professional footballers. He began his career with NEC in the Eredivisie in 2009, after arriving from the famed Ajax academy, before moving to Feyenoord in 2012, where he played for two seasons. After leaving the club in 2014, he spent four years abroad with Indian club Pune City, Romanian club Voluntari and Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire. He returned to the Netherlands in 2018, ending his career with ADO Den Haag. At international level, Goossens has also represented the Netherlands at U17 and U21 levels, scoring two goals at the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship with the former and finishing in third place at the tournament.
Quick facts about John Goossens
- Full name: John Goossens
- Born: 1988-07-25
- Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q218758
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Who is John Goossens?
John Goossens (born 25 July 1988) is a Dutch former professional footballer who mainly played as a defensive midfielder, although he was capable of playing in several positions in midfield, and even as a left winger.
What nationality is John Goossens?
John Goossens is Kingdom of the Netherlands.
When was John Goossens born?
John Goossens was born on 1988-07-25.
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