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Jackie Groenen
Career
Active 2009 – present
Biography
About Jackie Groenen
Dutch footballer Jackie Groenen plays as a midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain in Division 1 Féminine and represents the Netherlands national team. At 31, she has been active since 2009, starting around age 14. Born in Tilburg, she grew up in Poppel, just across the Belgian border. Her early years included judo before focusing on football. She has played for German clubs SGS Essen, FCR 2001 Duisburg, and FFC Frankfurt, as well as Chelsea and Manchester United in England. A notable ruling in 2014 kept her with the Netherlands, as FIFA deemed her ineligible to switch to Belgium. Standing 5'5" with an athletic build, she has blonde hair and blue eyes. She remains a key figure in Dutch football.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2009-present (started around 14 years old; 17 years active)
- Birthplace
- Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 321k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
Why did Jackie Groenen play for the Netherlands instead of Belgium?
She grew up in Belgium but was born in the Netherlands. In 2014, FIFA ruled her ineligible to switch to Belgium because she didn't hold a Belgian passport when she played for the Netherlands at youth level.
What is her background in judo?
Groenen was a former judoka before focusing on football, combining two athletic disciplines early in her life.
Did you know
- She played for clubs in three countries: Germany, England, and France.
- Despite growing up in Belgium, she represents the Netherlands due to a FIFA ruling.
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