Jackie Groenen facts for kids
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Groenen with 1. FFC Frankfurt in 2016
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| Date of birth | 17 December 1994 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Poppel, Belgium | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.65 m | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Paris Saint-Germain | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| VV Riel | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wilhelmina Boys | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| SV Rood-Wit Veldhoven | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | SGS Essen | 6 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2014 | FCR 2001 Duisburg | 32 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Chelsea | 20 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2019 | 1. FFC Frankfurt | 79 | (13) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2022 | Manchester United | 50 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2022– | Paris Saint-Germain | 43 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2009 | Netherlands U15 | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Netherlands U17 | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Netherlands U19 | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2016– | Netherlands | 118 | (9) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Jackie Noëlle Groenen (born December 17, 1994) is a talented Dutch football player. She is a midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain in France. Jackie also plays for the Netherlands national team. Before becoming a professional footballer, she was a skilled judoka (judo athlete).
Jackie was born in the Netherlands but grew up in Poppel, a village just across the border in Belgium. In 2014, FIFA said she couldn't play for Belgium. This was because she didn't have a Belgian passport when she played for the Netherlands' youth teams.
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Jackie Groenen's Football Journey
Jackie Groenen has played for several big football clubs. She started her career in Germany, then moved to England, and now plays in France.
Starting Out in Germany
Jackie and her sister, Merel, began playing football at a young age. They played for several local clubs before joining SGS Essen in Germany. Jackie made her first professional appearance for SGS Essen in a cup game in January 2011.
Playing for FCR 2001 Duisburg
In 2011, Jackie moved to FCR 2001 Duisburg. She scored her first goal for the club in a 4–1 win against USV Jena. She played for Duisburg until the end of 2013.
Moving to England with Chelsea
In February 2014, Jackie signed with Chelsea in England. She made her debut in the FA Women's Super League in April. Later that year, she scored her first two goals for Chelsea in a huge 13–0 cup victory.
Returning to Germany with FFC Frankfurt
Jackie went back to Germany in June 2015 to play for FFC Frankfurt. She made her debut for them in September, helping her team win 1–0.
Joining Manchester United
In May 2019, Jackie made history by becoming the first international player to sign with Manchester United. The team had only been formed a year earlier with all British players. She played her first game for Manchester United in a derby match against Manchester City in September 2019.
Playing for Paris Saint-Germain
In September 2022, Jackie moved to France. She signed a three-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, one of the top clubs in French football.
Jackie's International Career
Jackie Groenen is a key player for the Netherlands. She has helped her country achieve great success in major tournaments.
Early International Steps
Jackie wanted to play for Belgium at one point, but FIFA said no. This was because she had already played for the Netherlands' youth teams without a Belgian passport. She later decided to play for the Netherlands again.
In January 2016, she was called up to the senior Netherlands team. She earned her first international appearances in friendly matches against Denmark.
Winning the European Championship
Jackie was a vital part of the Dutch team that won the UEFA Women's Euro 2017. She played in every match and was even named in the "Team of the Tournament." After this big win, the entire team was honored by the Prime Minister of the Netherlands and made "Knights of the Order of Orange-Nassau."
World Cup Success
In 2018, Jackie helped the Netherlands win the 2018 Algarve Cup. In April 2019, she was chosen for her first FIFA Women's World Cup. She played in every game and scored the only goal in extra time during the semi-final against Sweden. This goal sent the Netherlands to their first-ever World Cup final! They eventually lost to the United States in the final match.
Jackie was also part of the Netherlands team for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Jackie's Judo Background
Before focusing on football, Jackie Groenen was a very successful judo athlete.
Judo Achievements
She won many championships in judo. From 2007 to 2009, she was the Netherlands champion for her age group (under 15) and weight class. In 2010, she won a gold medal in the under 17 age group in Tilburg. She also won a bronze medal at the European championships in June 2010. In February 2011, she won the Netherlands junior (under 20) championships.
Choosing Football Over Judo
Jackie's judo career ended when she was 17. Her football club, FCR 2001 Duisburg, was not happy when she broke her hip in a judo accident just before a football match. Jackie later said that she preferred football and would have stopped judo anyway.
Life Outside Football
While playing for Chelsea in London, Jackie was also studying for a law degree at Tilburg University in the Netherlands. Her club would even fly her back to the Netherlands for her exams! Her older sister, Merel, also played women's football for a Belgian team.
Honours
Jackie Groenen has won several awards and championships throughout her career:
Paris Saint-Germain
- French Cup: 2023–24
Netherlands National Team
- UEFA Women's Euro: 2017
- Algarve Cup: 2018
- FIFA Women's World Cup: Runner-up 2019
Individual Awards
- UEFA European Women's Championship Team of the Tournament: 2017
- PFA Community Champion Award: 2019–20
Special Recognition
- Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau: 2017 (This is a special honor given by the Netherlands)
See also
In Spanish: Jackie Groenen para niños
