Jurgen Colin
Encyclopedia
Jurgen Romano Colin is a Dutch
footballer who plays for Anorthosis Famagusta FC
in Cyprus
, as a defender
.
, Colin started his professional career at PSV Eindhoven - after arriving in the club's youth system at the age of 7 - having signed from amateur side HMS. His debut came on August 22, 2001 in a 3–2 home win over FC Den Bosch. He went on to play three more matches before he was sent on loan to K.R.C. Genk
, with whom he won the 2001–02 Belgian League.
The following season, Colin was sent on loan again, to NAC Breda
, for which he played every game during 2002–03. He returned to PSV and became a full squad member, gaining a total of 20 appearances that season. NAC eventually showed interest in purchasing him definitely, which was immediately agreed by both player and employer. His solid performances in 2004–05 season earned him a transfer to Football League Championship
side Norwich City
.
Colin had a difficult first season at Norwich and struggled for form, eventually losing his place at right-back to Craig Fleming
. He was re-instated to the team at the start of the 2006–07 campaign and ultimately retained his status. However, when new club manager Peter Grant
took over, Colin lost his place to versatile midfielder Andy Hughes
.
In early July 2007, Colin was invited to a three-week trial with Dutch league
giants AFC Ajax. On the 30th, the move was finalised for a fee of €
100,000. He made his official debut for the Amsterdam
outfit in the Supercup 1–0 win
against former side PSV, winning his second career trophy.
However, after having appeared sparingly during the season, Colin moved to La Liga
outfit Sporting de Gijón
in August 2008, signing a one-year link. Beginning the season in the starting XI, he was dropped after a 1–7 thrashing at Real Madrid
and never appeared officially again.
On 25 August 2009, Colin moved for free to RKC Waalwijk
, also in Holland's top level. After only one season, which ended in relegation
, he moved abroad again, signing for Cypriot First Division
outfit Anorthosis Famagusta FC
.
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 who plays for Anorthosis Famagusta FC
Anorthosis Famagusta FC
Αnorthosis Famagusta FC is a Cypriot football and volleyball club which is originally based in Famagusta, but is now temporarily based in Larnaca, due to the Turkish invasion. Anorthosis is one of the most successful clubs in Cypriot football, having won 13 league titles, 10 Cypriot Cups and 6...
in Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
, as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
.
Club career
Born in UtrechtUtrecht (city)
Utrecht city and municipality is the capital and most populous city of the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is located in the eastern corner of the Randstad conurbation, and is the fourth largest city of the Netherlands with a population of 312,634 on 1 Jan 2011.Utrecht's ancient city centre features...
, Colin started his professional career at PSV Eindhoven - after arriving in the club's youth system at the age of 7 - having signed from amateur side HMS. His debut came on August 22, 2001 in a 3–2 home win over FC Den Bosch. He went on to play three more matches before he was sent on loan to K.R.C. Genk
K.R.C. Genk
Koninklijke Racing Club Genk , usually referred to as Racing Genk or simply Genk, is a Belgian professional football club based in the city of Genk in Belgian Limburg. Racing Genk plays in the Belgian Pro League and they have won 3 Belgian champion titles in 1998–99, in 2001–02 and in 2010–11 as...
, with whom he won the 2001–02 Belgian League.
The following season, Colin was sent on loan again, to NAC Breda
NAC Breda
NAC Breda , simply often known as NAC, is a Dutch professional football club, based in Breda, Netherlands. NAC Breda play in the Rat Verlegh Stadium, named after their most important player, Antoon 'Rat' Verlegh. They play in the Dutch Eredivisie and are known by the fierce and fanatic support of...
, for which he played every game during 2002–03. He returned to PSV and became a full squad member, gaining a total of 20 appearances that season. NAC eventually showed interest in purchasing him definitely, which was immediately agreed by both player and employer. His solid performances in 2004–05 season earned him a transfer to Football League Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
side Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
.
Colin had a difficult first season at Norwich and struggled for form, eventually losing his place at right-back to Craig Fleming
Craig Fleming
Craig Fleming is a former footballer. He was a defender.-Football career:Fleming began his professional career with his hometown club Halifax Town where he made his debut aged 16. He also picked up the Barclays Player of the Month award at the same age...
. He was re-instated to the team at the start of the 2006–07 campaign and ultimately retained his status. However, when new club manager Peter Grant
Peter Grant (footballer)
Peter Grant is a Scottish former footballer and was, until October 2007, manager of Norwich City. This was Grant's first role in management, but he had previously held coaching jobs at Bournemouth, West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion...
took over, Colin lost his place to versatile midfielder Andy Hughes
Andrew Hughes (footballer)
Andrew John Hughes is an English footballer, currently playing for Charlton Athletic in League One of the English Football League. Known for his versatility, his main position is as a central midfielder, but he has also played regularly at fullback during his career...
.
In early July 2007, Colin was invited to a three-week trial with Dutch league
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....
giants AFC Ajax. On the 30th, the move was finalised for a fee of €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
100,000. He made his official debut for the Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
outfit in the Supercup 1–0 win
Johan Cruijff-schaal XII
The match for the Johan Cruijff-schaal XII was held on 11 August 2007 between Eredivisie 2006-07 champions PSV and KNVB Cup 2006-07 winners AFC Ajax. Ajax won the match 1–0.-Match details:...
against former side PSV, winning his second career trophy.
However, after having appeared sparingly during the season, Colin moved to La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
outfit Sporting de Gijón
Sporting de Gijón
Real Sporting de Gijón, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club from Gijón, Asturias. Founded in 1 June 1905, it currently plays in Spanish first division....
in August 2008, signing a one-year link. Beginning the season in the starting XI, he was dropped after a 1–7 thrashing at Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
and never appeared officially again.
On 25 August 2009, Colin moved for free to RKC Waalwijk
RKC Waalwijk
RKC Waalwijk is a football club currently playing in the Eredivisie. Its name is derived from 'Rooms Katholieke Combinatie' and was a fusion club of HEC, WVB and Hercules.-History:...
, also in Holland's top level. After only one season, which ended in relegation
2009–10 Eredivisie
-Personnel and sponsoring:-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:...
, he moved abroad again, signing for Cypriot First Division
Cypriot First Division
The Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
outfit Anorthosis Famagusta FC
Anorthosis Famagusta FC
Αnorthosis Famagusta FC is a Cypriot football and volleyball club which is originally based in Famagusta, but is now temporarily based in Larnaca, due to the Turkish invasion. Anorthosis is one of the most successful clubs in Cypriot football, having won 13 league titles, 10 Cypriot Cups and 6...
.
Club statistics
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001/02 | PSV |  EredivisieEredivisie 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.... |
4 | 0 | |
| 2001/02 | Genk K.R.C. Genk Koninklijke Racing Club Genk , usually referred to as Racing Genk or simply Genk, is a Belgian professional football club based in the city of Genk in Belgian Limburg. Racing Genk plays in the Belgian Pro League and they have won 3 Belgian champion titles in 1998–99, in 2001–02 and in 2010–11 as... |
 Belgian Pro League |
7 | 0 | |
| 2002/03 | NAC NAC Breda NAC Breda , simply often known as NAC, is a Dutch professional football club, based in Breda, Netherlands. NAC Breda play in the Rat Verlegh Stadium, named after their most important player, Antoon 'Rat' Verlegh. They play in the Dutch Eredivisie and are known by the fierce and fanatic support of... |
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.... |
34 | 0 | |
| 2003/04 | PSV | 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.... |
20 | 1 | |
| 2004/05 | NAC NAC Breda NAC Breda , simply often known as NAC, is a Dutch professional football club, based in Breda, Netherlands. NAC Breda play in the Rat Verlegh Stadium, named after their most important player, Antoon 'Rat' Verlegh. They play in the Dutch Eredivisie and are known by the fierce and fanatic support of... |
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.... |
28 | 1 | |
| 2005/06 | Norwich Norwich City F.C. Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The... |
 ChampionshipFootball League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
25 | 0 | |
| 2006/07 | Norwich Norwich City F.C. Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The... |
Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
33 | 0 | |
| 2007/08 | Ajax | 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.... |
14 | 0 | |
| 2008/09 | Sporting Gijón Sporting de Gijón Real Sporting de Gijón, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club from Gijón, Asturias. Founded in 1 June 1905, it currently plays in Spanish first division.... |
 La LigaLa Liga The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system... |
2 | 0 | |
| 2009/10 | RKC RKC Waalwijk RKC Waalwijk is a football club currently playing in the Eredivisie. Its name is derived from 'Rooms Katholieke Combinatie' and was a fusion club of HEC, WVB and Hercules.-History:... |
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.... |
0 | 0 | |
| | Total | 167 | 2 | |||
Honours
- Belgian League: 2001–02
- Dutch Supercup: 2007Johan Cruijff-schaal XIIThe match for the Johan Cruijff-schaal XII was held on 11 August 2007 between Eredivisie 2006-07 champions PSV and KNVB Cup 2006-07 winners AFC Ajax. Ajax won the match 1–0.-Match details:...