Jeremain Lens
Encyclopedia
Jeremain Lens is a Dutch
-Surinam
footballer
who currently plays for PSV Eindhoven. He is a versatile offensive player, the best known for his pace and stamina, primarily being used as a winger or a striker
, but he can successfully play as a second striker. In August 2010 he received the first international cap and scored a debut goal. Since then, he played 4 matches for Netherlands and scored one (the debut) goal. He is the nephew of retired footballer and current player's agent Sigi Lens
.
, Ajax Amsterdam and his regional team, Spartaan. His contract in Alkmaar
runs until 2013.
In June 2007, AZ reached a deal concerning a loan involving Lens. It meant that he would play the 2007–08 season
for N.E.C., and that he would return to AZ the season afterwards. Lens agreed with the deal, and the player officially joined N.E.C. on loan in the summer of 2007.
was a personal disappointment for Lens, and he didn't contribute much to AZ's championship. When coach Louis van Gaal
left AZ for Bayern Munich
, Lens saw a chance for himself to play more matches. He grabbed the chance under the new coach, and he played well and scored important goals for AZ.
was also involved in this deal, as Marcellis was transferred to AZ.He was given no. 9 shirt. First year in PSV was good for the player. He was moved from striker
position to flank, being more utilised on both wings or working behind strikers as a second striker. He struggled to score in first few games, but eventually got used to the new position. He reached Europa League quarter-finals with the team, scoring 3 goals in 11 matches, and reached the score of 10 Eredivisie
goals in 33 games, while the Eindhoven-based team only got to 3rd place, despite being the table leaders for the most of the 2010-11 season. In the beginning
of 2011-2012 season his jersey number was changed to no. 11, which was free since the departure of Nordin Amrabat
to Kayserispor
in January 2011.On 6 November 2011,he came in from the bench against Heracles
and scored a stunning hat-trick, his first since joining PSV.
, he has chosen to play for the Surinam national team
, since he said he felt like he is a Surinamese. In 2009, Lens was called up for Suriname's squad by national team coach, Wensley Bundel, for the PARBO Bier Cup. His first match for Suriname was against French Guiana
. The match ended in a 0–2 defeat. Suriname ultimately finished second in the tournament.
Since the tournament is not under the auspices of the FIFA
, Lens is still eligible for a call up for the Netherlands.
, as a part of the preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
. However, on 27 May 2010, Netherlands manager Bert van Marwijk
announced that the player would not be part of the final squad of 23 participating in the competition.
On 11 August 2010, Lens made his debut in the 1 – 1 draw with Ukraine
in a friendly match and netted the only goal for his side.
AZ
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...
-Surinam
Suriname
Suriname , officially the Republic of Suriname , is a country in northern South America. It borders French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west, Brazil to the south, and on the north by the Atlantic Ocean. Suriname was a former colony of the British and of the Dutch, and was previously known as...
footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who currently plays for PSV Eindhoven. He is a versatile offensive player, the best known for his pace and stamina, primarily being used as a winger or a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
, but he can successfully play as a second striker. In August 2010 he received the first international cap and scored a debut goal. Since then, he played 4 matches for Netherlands and scored one (the debut) goal. He is the nephew of retired footballer and current player's agent Sigi Lens
Sigi Lens
Sigi Lens is a retired Dutch-Suriname footballer and currently is a football player's agent. During his career he served AZ and Fortuna Sittard. He was one of the footballers that survived the Surinam Airways Flight PY764 air crash in Paramaribo on June 7, 1989...
.
AZ
Lens made his debut into professional football in the 2005–06 season. He played two matches for AZ that season. Before that he played in the youth team of AZ, FC OmniworldFC Omniworld
Almere City Football Club is a Dutch football club. The club was founded in 2001, and is an expression of the ambitions of the city council of Almere to play an active role in top sports. To that end, a sports club was formed, which now comprises a volleyball branch, a basketball branch and a...
, Ajax Amsterdam and his regional team, Spartaan. His contract in Alkmaar
Alkmaar
Alkmaar is a municipality and a city in the Netherlands, in the province of Noord Holland. Alkmaar is well known for its traditional cheese market. For tourists, it is a popular cultural destination.-History:...
runs until 2013.
In June 2007, AZ reached a deal concerning a loan involving Lens. It meant that he would play the 2007–08 season
Eredivisie 2007-08
The 2007–08 Eredivisie was the 52nd season of the Eredivisie, the top division of association football in the Netherlands. The season began in August 2007 and ended on 18 May 2008, with defending champions PSV retaining their title with 72 points....
for N.E.C., and that he would return to AZ the season afterwards. Lens agreed with the deal, and the player officially joined N.E.C. on loan in the summer of 2007.
Loan to N.E.C.
After a difficult beginning with his new club N.E.C. before the winter, Lens' as well as his team's situation improved with Lens scoring eight goals in 16 matches. N.E.C. qualified for the UEFA Cup preliminaries. A long time it seemed he would relocate permanently to N.E.C., but he eventually decided to return to AZ.Return to AZ
In July 2008, Lens had an operation on his left foot, which meant he was out for some time. The 2008–09 seasonEredivisie 2008-09
The Eredivisie 2008–09 is the fifty-third season of Eredivisie since its establishment in 1955. PSV were the reigning champions. The season began on 29 August 2008 with a game between Vitesse and FC Groningen and ended on 10 May 2009. A total of 18 teams take part in the league, consisting of 16...
was a personal disappointment for Lens, and he didn't contribute much to AZ's championship. When coach Louis van Gaal
Louis van Gaal
Aloysius Paulus Maria "Louis" van Gaal OON is a Dutch football manager formerly in charge of Ajax, Netherlands, Barcelona, AZ and Bayern Munich...
left AZ for Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
, Lens saw a chance for himself to play more matches. He grabbed the chance under the new coach, and he played well and scored important goals for AZ.
PSV Eindhoven
On 21 May 2010, PSV contracted Lens for 4 years. PSV-player Dirk MarcellisDirk Marcellis
Dirk Marcellis is a Dutch footballer, currently playing for AZ. His preferred position is centre back, but if needed, he can play on every defensive position...
was also involved in this deal, as Marcellis was transferred to AZ.He was given no. 9 shirt. First year in PSV was good for the player. He was moved from striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
position to flank, being more utilised on both wings or working behind strikers as a second striker. He struggled to score in first few games, but eventually got used to the new position. He reached Europa League quarter-finals with the team, scoring 3 goals in 11 matches, and reached the score of 10 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....
goals in 33 games, while the Eindhoven-based team only got to 3rd place, despite being the table leaders for the most of the 2010-11 season. In the beginning
of 2011-2012 season his jersey number was changed to no. 11, which was free since the departure of Nordin Amrabat
Nordin Amrabat
Nordin Amrabat is a Moroccan football player, who is currently playing for Kayserispor in the Turkish Süper Lig. He has played for Dutch national youth teams and has been called up for the senior national side one time. However, on October 1, 2009, Amrabat announced his decision to play for...
to Kayserispor
Kayserispor
Kayserispor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Kayseri. Formed in 1966, Kayserispor are nicknamed Anadolu Yıldızı . The club colours are red and yellow, and the club play their home matches at Kadir Has Stadium.The club have won one Türkiye Kupası, in 2008...
in January 2011.On 6 November 2011,he came in from the bench against Heracles
Heracles Almelo
Heracles Almelo is a football club from Almelo, Netherlands.Heracles Almelo were founded on May 3, 1903 as Heracles, after the demigod son of Zeus. They changed their name on July 1, 1974 to SC Heracles '74 and finally settled on the current name in 1998. The club has won the Dutch national title...
and scored a stunning hat-trick, his first since joining PSV.
Suriname
Although Lens previously played for the Dutch under-21 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....
, he has chosen to play for the Surinam national team
Suriname national football team
The Suriname national football team is the national team of Suriname and is controlled by the Surinaamse Voetbal Bond.Although the former Dutch colony is located in South America, it competes in CONCACAF, together with Guyana and French Guiana...
, since he said he felt like he is a Surinamese. In 2009, Lens was called up for Suriname's squad by national team coach, Wensley Bundel, for the PARBO Bier Cup. His first match for Suriname was against French Guiana
French Guiana national football team
The French Guiana national football team is the regio team of the French overseas department and region of French Guiana and is controlled by the Ligue de Football de Guyane, local branch of Federation Francaise de Football....
. The match ended in a 0–2 defeat. Suriname ultimately finished second in the tournament.
Since the tournament is not under the auspices of the FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
, Lens is still eligible for a call up for the Netherlands.
Netherlands
On 3 May 2010, Lens was called up for the Dutch national teamNetherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
, as a part of the preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
. However, on 27 May 2010, Netherlands manager Bert van Marwijk
Bert van Marwijk
Bert van Marwijk OON is the coach of the Netherlands national football team. He also played for Go Ahead Eagles, AZ, MVV, Fortuna Sittard, and other clubs, as well as for the Dutch national team. In 1982, he began his transition into coaching, retiring as a player in 1988 and becoming a full time...
announced that the player would not be part of the final squad of 23 participating in the competition.
On 11 August 2010, Lens made his debut in the 1 – 1 draw with Ukraine
Ukraine national football team
The Ukraine national football team is the national football team of Ukraine and is controlled by the Football Federation of Ukraine. After Ukrainian Independence and breakaway from the Soviet Union, they played their first match against Hungary on 29 April 1992...
in a friendly match and netted the only goal for his side.
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 11 August 2010 | Donbass Arena, Donetsk Donetsk Donetsk , is a large city in eastern Ukraine on the Kalmius river. Administratively, it is a center of Donetsk Oblast, while historically, it is the unofficial capital and largest city of the economic and cultural Donets Basin region... |
0–1 | 1–1 | Friendly | |
Club honours
AZ
- Dutch ChampionshipEredivisieThe 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....
- Winner (1): 2008–09Eredivisie 2008-09The Eredivisie 2008–09 is the fifty-third season of Eredivisie since its establishment in 1955. PSV were the reigning champions. The season began on 29 August 2008 with a game between Vitesse and FC Groningen and ended on 10 May 2009. A total of 18 teams take part in the league, consisting of 16...
- Winner (1): 2008–09
- Dutch Super Cup
- Winner (1): 2009Johan Cruijff-schaal XIVThe 2009 Johan Cruijff Schaal was held on 25 July 2009 in the Amsterdam ArenA. The match featured the Eredivisie 2008–09 champions AZ and KNVB Cup 2008–09 winners Heerenveen. The match started off the 2009–10 season in Dutch football.-Match details:...
- Winner (1): 2009