Biography
Who is Jeroen Zoet?
Early life and career beginnings
Jeroen Zoet grew up in Veendam, Netherlands, and started playing football at his home town club BV Veendam youth academy until 2006. He then moved to PSV Eindhoven at the age of fifteen, working his way through the youth ranks to reach the senior squad. On December 5, 2008, he signed his first professional contract with PSV Eindhoven, which was scheduled to keep him at the club until 2012. During the 2008 and 2009 season, he earned his first call up to the senior team as a substitute in a match against AZ.
Loan spells at RKC Waalwijk
To gain valuable first team experience, Jeroen was loaned out to RKC Waalwijk ahead of the 2011 and 2012 season. He made his league debut for the club against Heracles Almelo in a match that ended in a two to two draw on August 6, 2011. He quickly established himself as the first choice goalkeeper in the starting eleven, attracting interest from various European clubs. In December 2011, during a KNVB Beker match against Go Ahead Eagles, he set up the team's first goal to help secure a three to two victory. Despite conceding five goals against FC Twente in January 2012, he bounced back with consecutive clean sheets and finished the season with forty two appearances across all competitions.
Return to PSV Eindhoven
Jeroen returned to PSV Eindhoven for the 2013 and 2014 season and was named the club's first choice goalkeeper by manager Phillip Cocu. Prior to this appointment, he had attracted interest from Premier League clubs like Arsenal and Newcastle United, though a transfer never materialized. He made his debut for PSV in a UEFA Champions League qualifying match against Zulte Waregem, keeping a clean sheet in a two to zero win. He followed this with a league debut victory against ADO Den Haag and signed a contract extension through 2017.
International career and height
Standing at a height of 189 centimeters, Jeroen has represented the Netherlands across multiple youth international levels, including the under 17, under 19, and under 21 national football teams. In November 2012, he received his first senior call up to the Netherlands national association football team but remained on the bench. He eventually made his senior international debut for the Dutch national team in October 2015, coming on as a substitute after an injury to Tim Krul.
Birthday and age
Jeroen Zoet was born on January 6, 1991, which makes Jeroen 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Jeroen shares the date with 60 other famous people.
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