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Guus Joppen
Personal information
Date of birth (1989-11-14) 14 November 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Eindhoven, Netherlands
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position(s) Right-back, centre-back
Team information
Current team
 De Treffers
Youth career
1994–2000 UNA
2000–2006 PSV
2006–2007 Helmond Sport
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2012 Helmond Sport 162 (12)
2012–2015 VVV-Venlo 100 (4)
2015–2017 Willem II 26 (1)
2017–2019 NEC 46 (4)
2019–2021 Helmond Sport 51 (1)
2021–2023 Roda JC 67 (4)
2023– De Treffers 30 (1)
International career
2008 Netherlands U19 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:51, 2 June 2024 (UTC)

Guus Joppen (born 14 November 1989) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Tweede Divisie club De Treffers. He formerly played for VVV-Venlo, Willem II, NEC, Helmond Sport and Roda JC.[2]

Club career

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Helmond Sport

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Joppen was born in Eindhoven,[3] and played youth football for UNA before joining the PSV Eindhoven academy in 2000.[4][5]

In 2006, Joppen moved to the Helmond Sport youth academy, and made his professional debut on 19 October 2007 in a 1–1 Eerste Divisie draw against Cambuur. He came on as a substitute, replacing Sidney Lammens at half-time.[6] On 7 November, he signed his first contract with the club; a one-and-a-half-year deal. Two days later, he scored his first professional goal, opening the score in a 2–1 league win over FC Omniworld.[7]

Joppen played five seasons for Helmond, making 180 total appearances in which he managed to score 13 goals.[2]

VVV-Venlo

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On 9 April 2012, it was announced that Joppen had signed a three-year contract with Eredivisie club VVV-Venlo starting from 1 July 2012.[8] He made his official debut for the club on the first matchday of the 2012–13 season, starting in a 1–1 away draw against Heracles Almelo.[9] On 21 August, he scored his first goal for VVV, giving the club a 2–0 lead in the 21st minute of an eventual 3–2 home loss to Feyenoord.[10] Joppen made 36 total appearances for the club that season, scoring once, as VVV suffered relegation through play-offs to Go Ahead Eagles after losing in both legs.[11][2]

In the following season, as VVV returned to the second tier, Joppen was appointed team captain.[12]

Joppen departed VVV after the 2014–15 Eerste Divisie season, having made 113 total appearances for the club in which he scored four goals.[2]

Willem II

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Joppen joined Eredivisie club Willem II on a free on 18 June 2015, signing a two-year contract.[13] He made his debut for the club on the first matchday of the season, replacing Frank van der Struijk in the 88th minute of a 1–1 home draw against Vitesse.[14] On 6 December he scored his first goal for the Tricolores, heading home a free-kick from Lucas Andersen to open the score in the 11th minute of a 3–0 home victory over Cambuur.[15]

Joppen played more sparingly than before during his two seasons at Willem II, making 32 total appearances of which 24 as a starter, and scoring once.[2]

NEC

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On 30 June 2017, Joppen signed with NEC, who had just suffered relegation to the Eerste Divisie.[4] He made his debut for the club as a starter on the first matchday in a match against Almere City, but fell out with a muscle injury in the ninth minute of play and was replaced by Michael Heinloth.[16] He made his return to the pitch on 15 September, starting in a 1–1 home draw against FC Emmen.[17] On 25 September, Joppen scored his first goal for NEC in a 3–3 draw against Jong PSV.[18]

At the end of the 2018–19 season, Joppen left NEC as a free agent after 51 appearances for the club in which he scored five goals.[2]

Return to Helmond Sport

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On 25 June 2019, Helmond Sport announced the return of Joppen, who had agreed to a two-year contract.[19] He made his return debut for the club on 9 August, marking the occasion with being sent off after his second booking in a 1–1 draw against FC Volendam.[20]

Joppen made 52 total appearances for Helmond Sport after returning, scoring no goals, before leaving as his contract expired in June 2021.[2]

Roda JC

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On 25 June 2021, Joppen signed a two-year contract with Eerste Divisie club Roda JC.[21] He immediately established himself as a starter in defense for de Koempels, making his debut for the club on matchday one of the 2021–22 Eerste Divisie season in a 3–0 away victory against De Graafschap at De Vijverberg.[22][23] He made 36 league starts during his first season at the club, scoring twice, as Roda finished fifth in the league table and were subsequently knocked out in the first round of play-offs for promotion against Excelsior, who would later eventually return to the Eredivisie.[24]

Joppen left Roda at the end of the 2022–23 season, as his contract was not extended.[25] He made 71 competitive appearances for the club, scoring four goals.[2]

De Treffers

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On 1 August 2023, Joppen signed a one-year deal with Tweede Divisie club De Treffers.[26][27]

International career

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Joppen is a Netherlands youth international, having gained one cap for the national under-19 team: on 6 February 2008, he came on at half-time for Norichio Nieveld in a 2–1 away friendly win over Scotland at Broadwood Stadium.[28]

Throw-ins

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Joppen is renowned for his long throw ins. In April 2008, this caused him to have thrombosis in his arm.[29] After having complained of a thick arm, he had to be put in intensive care and went through months of recovery.[30]

Personal life

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Joppen grabbed headlines upon signing with NEC, as many, mainly female, followers had liked the club's social media post on their new player. Due to his good looks, he was able to attract a larger crowd of female fans to the Goffertstadion.[31]

In February 2023, Joppen and Roda JC teammate Dylan Vente were involved in a scuffle at a night club in Heerlen during Carnival celebrations, which left both with injuries.[32] A man was later arrested, who had attacked Joppen and Vente.[33]

Career statistics

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As of match played 11 May 2024[2]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Helmond Sport 2007–08 Eerste Divisie 26 1 0 0 1[a] 0 27 1
2008–09 Eerste Divisie 37 4 1 0 — 38 4
2009–10 Eerste Divisie 37 3 3 0 4[a] 0 44 3
2010–11 Eerste Divisie 32 1 1 0 4[a] 1 37 2
2011–12 Eerste Divisie 31 3 1 0 2[a] 0 34 3
Total 163 12 6 0 11 1 180 13
VVV-Venlo 2012–13 Eredivisie 33 1 1 0 2[a] 0 36 1
2013–14 Eerste Divisie 31 0 2 0 1[a] 0 34 2
2014–15 Eerste Divisie 36 3 3 0 4[a] 0 43 3
Total 100 4 6 0 7 0 113 4
Willem II 2015–16 Eredivisie 15 1 2 0 4[a] 0 21 1
2016–17 Eredivisie 11 0 0 0 — 11 0
Total 26 1 2 0 4 0 32 1
NEC 2017–18 Eerste Divisie 21 4 2 0 0 0 23 4
2018–19 Eerste Divisie 25 0 1 1 2[a] 0 28 1
Total 46 4 3 1 2 0 51 5
Helmond Sport 2019–20 Eerste Divisie 25 1 1 0 — 26 1
2020–21 Eerste Divisie 26 0 0 0 — 26 0
Total 51 1 1 0 — 52 1
Roda JC 2021–22 Eerste Divisie 36 2 1 0 2[a] 0 39 2
2022–23 Eerste Divisie 31 2 1 0 — 32 2
Total 67 4 2 0 2 0 71 4
De Treffers 2023–24 Tweede Divisie 30 1 3 0 — 33 1
Career total 484 27 23 1 26 1 533 29
  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Appearances in Eredivisie promotion/relegation playoffs

References

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  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Guus Joppen at WorldFootball.net
  3. ^ "Guus komt altijd bovendrijven". Roda JC Kerkrade (in Dutch). 11 November 2022. Archived from the original on 27 November 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  4. ^ a b Lammers, Lex (30 June 2017). "NEC haalt Guus Joppen". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Profiel – Guus Joppen – PSV". PSV (in Dutch). 11 January 2017. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Helmond Sport – SC Cambuur 1:1 (Eerste Divisie 2007/2008, 13. Round)". WorldFootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  7. ^ "Helmond Sport – FC Omniworld 2:1 (Eerste Divisie 2007/2008, 16. Round)". WorldFootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  8. ^ "Verdediger Guus Joppen van Helmond Sport naar VVV". Omroep Brabant (in Dutch). 9 April 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Heracles thuis niet langs VVV-Venlo". RTV Oost (in Dutch). 11 August 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  10. ^ "Moeizame zege Feyenoord op VVV". NOS (in Dutch). 21 October 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  11. ^ "Go Ahead Eagles laat zwak VVV degraderen". Het Parool (in Dutch). 19 May 2013. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  12. ^ "Trost en VVV-aanvoerder Joppen opgetogen". L1 (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  13. ^ "Guus Joppen tekent tweejarig contract". Willem II (Press release) (in Dutch). 18 June 2015. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016.
  14. ^ "Willem II – Vitesse 1:1 (Eredivisie 2015/2016, 1. Round)". WorldFootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
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  16. ^ Borgman, Gerard (20 August 2017). "Ernst blessure Joppen in komende dagen duidelijk". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  17. ^ "NEC Nijmegen – FC Emmen 1:1 (Eerste Divisie 2017/2018, 5. Round)". WorldFootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  18. ^ "NEC verspeelt onnodig punten tegen Jong PSV, eindstand 3-3". Omroep Gelderland (in Dutch). 25 September 2017. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  19. ^ "Guus Joppen terug naar Helmond Sport!". Helmond Sport (in Dutch). 25 June 2019. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  20. ^ "Volendam wint in tweede helft niet van tien man Helmond Sport". NH Nieuws (in Dutch). 9 August 2019. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  21. ^ "Roda JC legt Guus Joppen vast voor 2 seizoenen". Roda JC Kerkrade (in Dutch). 25 June 2021. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  22. ^ "Valse start voor De Graafschap tegen Roda JC Kerkrade (0-3)". De Graafschap (in Dutch). 7 August 2021. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  23. ^ "De Graafschap opent nieuw seizoen dramatisch met 0–3 thuisnederlaag". Voetbalprimeur (in Dutch). 7 August 2021. Archived from the original on 11 March 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  24. ^ "Excelsior wint in play-offs na verlenging bij Roda JC". RTL Nieuws (in Dutch). 14 May 2022. Archived from the original on 20 May 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  25. ^ "Roda JC neemt afscheid van elf spelers". Roda JC Kerkrade (in Dutch). 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 23 May 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  26. ^ "Guus Joppen nieuwe defensieve versterking". De Treffers (Press release) (in Dutch). 1 August 2023. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  27. ^ Pichel, Dominique (1 August 2023). "De Treffers haalt met Guus Joppen opnieuw oud-NEC'er binnen". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  28. ^ "Schotland O19 1 – 2 Nederland O19". OnsOranje (in Dutch). Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  29. ^ "'Lag ik daar tussen al die zieke mensen'". Eindhovens Dagblad (in Dutch). 3 May 2008. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  30. ^ "Joppen nog drie maanden verstoken van contactsport". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 30 April 2008. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  31. ^ "Guus Joppen lokt vrouwen naar NEC". Omroep Gelderland (in Dutch). 3 July 2017. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  32. ^ "'Spelers van Roda JC tijdens uitgaan betrokken bij handgemeen'". FCUpdate.nl (in Dutch). 20 February 2023. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  33. ^ Suilen, Maikel (23 February 2023). "Verdachte aangehouden na vechtpartij waarbij Roda JC'ers Joppen en Vente gewond raakten: 'Ze werden aangevallen'". De Limburger (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 27 February 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
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