Jackie Noelle Groenen, better known as Jackie Groenen, is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for FA WSL side Manchester United as well as for the Netherlands women's national team. Previously, she played for German clubs SGS Essen, FCR 2001 Duisburg, and FFC Frankfurt, as well as for Chelsea in the English FA WSL.
Groenen was born on 17 December 1994 in Tilburg, Netherlands, but grew up just over the Belgian border in Poppel. In 2014, FIFA ruled her ineligible to switch allegiances to Belgium, as she did not hold a Belgian passport when she played for the Netherlands at the youth level.
Almost a decade as a professional footballer, Groenen has earned a decent sum of money. As of 2020, her net worth is approximately $0.5 Million.
Currently, she plays for Manchester United of FA WSL, where her salary is over $120,000 per annum. Further, as an England international, she has been paid through central contracts. As it stands, 30 players have been awarded central contracts that sit separately from their club contracts. Each of them is given a minimum of £25,000 per annum, rising to £30,000 through things such as appearance bonuses.
Also, endorsement deals with various brands, including Puma, which is a significant source of income for Groenen. Further, she helps cruyfffoundation that create space for children to sport and play.
The love life is Groenen is full of mystery. A matter of fact, the media is yet to cover the story about Groenen's hookup or breakup. The public only knows that the footballer is single. Active on Instagram with 312k followers, her page is worth scrolling. She has posted various eye-catching pictures in striking attire.
After the training, she loves spending time with her guitar. Also, she did various cover songs.
Jackie Groenen was born to Lisette C. P. G. M. de Groot and Jack Groenen. Further, she has a sister named Merel. The two began playing football at Goirlese Sportvereniging Blauw-Wit. Following VV Riel and Wilhelmina Boys, they moved to SV Rood-Wit Veldhoven.
Moreover, the sisters continued their football career in the Frauen-Bundesliga.
On 7 May 2011, Groenen made her debut for the SGS Essen against USV Jena in the Bundesliga Cup, scoring the third goal in a 4–1 win. Further, her league debut came on 28 August 2011 in a 2–0 win over Hamburger SV. February 2014, Groenen signed for Chelsea making her FA WSL debut in a 2–0 win over Bristol City on 17 April. Moreover, she returned to Germany and signed for FFC Frankfurt in June 2015. On 22 May 2019, it was announced Groenen had signed a contract with Manchester United ahead of the 2019–20 season.
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At the international level, she has played for various youth systems as well as a senior team for the Netherland. Further, 2017 UEFA European Women's Championship, 2018: Algarve Cup, and 2019-runner-up FIFA Women's Worlds playing alongside Loes Geurts, Lize Kop, and Sari van Veenendaal.
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