Jimmy Vijgen

Jimmy Roberto Vijgen (born 23 August 2000) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a winger. He is set to join Derde Divisie club VV UNA in June 2024.

Career
Vijgen was born in Heerlen, Limburg, and started playing youth football for Groene Ster. After one year, as a seven-year-old, he joined the Roda JC academy. In 2019, he was promoted to Roda's under-21 team. He made his professional debut for the first team on 28 March 2021, replacing Dylan Vente in the 89th minute of a 3–1 home win over Cambuur.

On 29 July 2022, Vijgen signed a one-year contract with Eerste Divisie rivals MVV. He made his debut for the club on 9 September, replacing Sven Blummel in the 86th minute of a 5–0 away defeat to FC Eindhoven.

In the summer of 2023, Vijgen joined Belgian Division 2 club Sporting Hasselt.

Personal life
In 2021, Vijgen graduated from Arcus College in Heerlen as a sales specialist, an education he chose due to his parents being in the catering industry.