Jens Toornstra
Encyclopedia
Jens Toornstra is a Dutch
footballer currently playing for Eredivisie
side ADO Den Haag
. He is praised for his perseverance and his endurance.
. Initially, the scouts of ADO Den Haag didn't really believed Toornstra could be so good but ADO Den Haag bought Toornstra for the reserve squad.
with a contract until July 2012. He made his debut in the 3–0 victory against Willem II
. Soon, he became first team player for ADO
and quickly gained interests from AZ, FC Twente
and Roda JC. Toornstra signed a new improved contract on 4 July that same year until the summer of 2013.
In the season 2010/2011 Toornstra received the jersey number 7, last worn by Karim Soltani
who moved to Iraklis Thessaloniki F.C.. Toornstra scored his first goal for ADO Den Haag
in January against Excelsior after missing not a single game. On 26 May 26, 2011, Toornstra scored a hat trick against Groningen in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final. His goals helped Den Haag to a 5-1 lead on aggregate.
for the games against Portugal
on 18 and 21 May. He instantly played his first match on 18 May. He scored his first goal for the U-21 team on 11 August 2010 against Liechtenstein
.
Last update: 11 February 2011
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
footballer currently playing for Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
side ADO Den Haag
ADO Den Haag
Alles Door Oefening Den Haag , commonly known by the abbreviated name ADO Den Haag , is a Dutch football club from the city of The Hague. The club was for a time known as FC Den Haag , with ADO representing the amateur branch of the club...
. He is praised for his perseverance and his endurance.
Early career
In his youth, Toornstra played eight years for amateur football club Alphense Boys in the Tweede Klasse C. In his last year he scored twenty goals for the team. He impressed so much Kees Jansma recommended Toornstra to ADO Den HaagADO Den Haag
Alles Door Oefening Den Haag , commonly known by the abbreviated name ADO Den Haag , is a Dutch football club from the city of The Hague. The club was for a time known as FC Den Haag , with ADO representing the amateur branch of the club...
. Initially, the scouts of ADO Den Haag didn't really believed Toornstra could be so good but ADO Den Haag bought Toornstra for the reserve squad.
ADO Den Haag
In the summer of 2009 Toornstra came to ADO Den HaagADO Den Haag
Alles Door Oefening Den Haag , commonly known by the abbreviated name ADO Den Haag , is a Dutch football club from the city of The Hague. The club was for a time known as FC Den Haag , with ADO representing the amateur branch of the club...
with a contract until July 2012. He made his debut in the 3–0 victory against Willem II
Willem II Tilburg
Willem II , also known as Willem II Tilburg, is a football club based in Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands. The team was founded on 12 August 1896 as Tilburgia...
. Soon, he became first team player for ADO
ADO Den Haag
Alles Door Oefening Den Haag , commonly known by the abbreviated name ADO Den Haag , is a Dutch football club from the city of The Hague. The club was for a time known as FC Den Haag , with ADO representing the amateur branch of the club...
and quickly gained interests from AZ, FC Twente
FC Twente
FC Twente is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Enschede, playing in the Eredivisie. The club was formed in 1965 by the merger of 1926 Eredivisie Champions, Sportclub Enschede and Enschedese Boys...
and Roda JC. Toornstra signed a new improved contract on 4 July that same year until the summer of 2013.
In the season 2010/2011 Toornstra received the jersey number 7, last worn by Karim Soltani
Karim Soltani
Karim Soltani is a French–born Algerian footballer currently playing for Aris Thessaloniki. He primarily plays as a winger, but can also play as a striker.-Career:...
who moved to Iraklis Thessaloniki F.C.. Toornstra scored his first goal for ADO Den Haag
ADO Den Haag
Alles Door Oefening Den Haag , commonly known by the abbreviated name ADO Den Haag , is a Dutch football club from the city of The Hague. The club was for a time known as FC Den Haag , with ADO representing the amateur branch of the club...
in January against Excelsior after missing not a single game. On 26 May 26, 2011, Toornstra scored a hat trick against Groningen in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final. His goals helped Den Haag to a 5-1 lead on aggregate.
International
On 13 May 2010 Toornstra got his first election for the Dutch under-21 football teamNetherlands national under-21 football team
The Netherlands national under-21 football team is the national under-21 team of the Netherlands and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association. The team competes in the European Under-21 Championship, held every two years....
for the games against Portugal
Portugal national under-21 football team
The Portugal national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation . They are nicknamed "Esperanças." Esperança means hope, thus they are Portugal's hopes for the future...
on 18 and 21 May. He instantly played his first match on 18 May. He scored his first goal for the U-21 team on 11 August 2010 against Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein national under-21 football team
The Liechtenstein national under-21 football team represents the under-21s of Liechtenstein in the UEFA U-21 Championship, and is controlled by the Liechtenstein Football Association, the governing body of football in Liechtenstein....
.
Statistics
| Season | Club | Country | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 2009–10 Eredivisie -Personnel and sponsoring:-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:... |
ADO Den Haag ADO Den Haag Alles Door Oefening Den Haag , commonly known by the abbreviated name ADO Den Haag , is a Dutch football club from the city of The Hague. The club was for a time known as FC Den Haag , with ADO representing the amateur branch of the club... |
Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
18 | 0 | |
| 2010–11 2010–11 Eredivisie -Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:... |
ADO Den Haag ADO Den Haag Alles Door Oefening Den Haag , commonly known by the abbreviated name ADO Den Haag , is a Dutch football club from the city of The Hague. The club was for a time known as FC Den Haag , with ADO representing the amateur branch of the club... |
Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
35 | 6 | |
| Total | 57 | 6 |
Last update: 11 February 2011
External links
- Jens Toornstra at Voetbal InternationalVoetbal InternationalVoetbal International is a Dutch football magazine, which has been publishing since 1965. It is the oldest Dutch football magazine that is still running....