Biography

Vincent Petrus Anna Sebastiaan Janssen (born 15 June 1994) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian First Division A club Antwerp and the Netherlands national team. He was awarded the 2016 Johan Cruyff Trophy, the Dutch "Talent of the Year" award. Janssen formerly played in NEC and Feyenoord youth teams, winning the U19s national title with Feyenoord in 2013. After being released by Feyenoord, he joined Eerste Divisie team Almere City in 2013.He made his debut for Almere on 3 August 2013, in a 3-2 home defeat against FC Volendam. After netting 10 goals in the 2013–2014 season he reached 19 goals the following season. Overall, he scored 32 goals in 74 appearances in all competitions for Almere. On 12 July 2016, Janssen joined Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur for £17 million (€20 million) on a four-year contract. With his signing he became the most expensive player sold by AZ Alkmaar's in their football history.

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