Willem Janssen (footballer, born 1986)

Willem Janssen (born 4 July 1986) is a Dutch professional football official and a former player who played as a central defender. He is the technical director of VVV-Venlo.

Club career
Born in Nijmegen, Janssen made his professional debut for VVV-Venlo in the 2004–05 season, before signing for Roda JC in 2007. In November 2010, it was announced that Janssen would move to FC Twente at the end of the 2010–11 season, on a free transfer. In August 2013, Janssen was sent on loan at FC Utrecht for the remainder of the season.

Post-playing career
In July 2022, Janssen joined VVV-Venlo as a technical director.

Honours
Twente
 * Johan Cruijff Schaal: 2011

Individual
 * Eredivisie Team of the Month: August 2021