Simon Janssen

Simon Janssen

At 25, Simon Janssen represents the defensive line for SBV Excelsior as a player from Netherlands. He is part of a unit expected to stay organised without becoming passive, combining positioning with the physical and tactical discipline required in the back line.

He is 25 years old. As a defender, he is part of the structure that keeps the team compact, with duties that normally include marking, covering space and helping to start attacks from the back. For SBV Excelsior, that means being available in a league setting where control, tempo and concentration are all tested regularly.

Role and profile

In midfield, a player may be asked to do several jobs at once: help circulation, support the press, and provide the first pass after regaining possession. That mixture of tasks makes the role central to how a side looks in and out of possession.

He is currently with SBV Excelsior in DED, representing a club whose demands are shaped by the pace and competitiveness of Dutch football. As a player from Netherlands, he brings an international background into that environment. Age: 25.

The next step for a player in this position is usually consistency rather than reinvention. A midfielder who can repeat solid performances earns trust, and trust is often what decides selection over the course of a long campaign.