Jeroen Tesselaar

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Jeroen Tesselaar

| image =

| fullname = Jeroen Tesselaar

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|1|16|df=y}}

| birth_place = Wognum, Netherlands

| height = 1.83 m

| position = Left back

| currentclub = Quick Boys

| clubnumber = 25

| youthyears1 =

| youthclubs1 = Spartanen Wognum

| youthyears2 = 2001–2003

| youthclubs2 = HVV Hollandia

| youthyears3 = 2003–2008

| youthclubs3 = AZ Alkmaar

| years1 = 2008–2011 | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | clubs1 = AZ Alkmaar

| years2 = 2008–2011 | caps2 = 60 | goals2 = 2 | clubs2 = → Telstar

| years3 = 2011–2012 | caps3 = 33 | goals3 = 0 | clubs3 = St Mirren

| years4 = 2012–2014 | caps4 = 62 | goals4 = 0 | clubs4 = Kilmarnock

| years5 = 2014–2015 | caps5 = 32 | goals5 = 1 | clubs5 = St Mirren

| years6 = 2015–2016 | caps6 = 21 | goals6 = 0 | clubs6 = De Graafschap

| years7 = 2016–2017 | caps7 = 22 | goals7 = 1 | clubs7 = Hapoel Ramat Gan

| years8 = 2017–2018 | caps8 = 29 | goals8 = 0 | clubs8 = Hapoel Katamon

| years9 = 2019– | caps9 = 36 | goals9 = 0 | clubs9 = Quick Boys

| pcupdate = 09:30, 16 November 2020 (UTC)

}}

Jeroen Tesselaar (born 16 January 1989) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a left back for Tweede Divisie club Quick Boys. He has previously played for AZ Alkmaar, Telstar, Kilmarnock, St Mirren and De Graafschap.

Career

=AZ=

Tesselaar started his professional career in his native Netherlands with HVV Hollandia at age thirteen before joining AZ Alkmaar.{{cite news|title=Kilmarnock defender Jeroen Tesselaar at Football School in Schagen!|trans-title=Kilmarnock verdediger Jeroen Tesselaar bij Voetbalschool in Schagen!|url=http://sportbureau33.nl/kilmarnock-verdediger-jeroen-tesselaar-bij-voetbalschool-in-schagen/|publisher=Sports Bureau 33|language=nl|date=5 July 2014|access-date=24 July 2014}} In the 2008–09 season, Tesselaar signed his first professional contract, which will keep him until 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.rtvnh.nl/sport/8913/Jeroen%2BTesselaar%2Btekent%2Bbij%2BAZ |title=Jeroen Tesselaar tekent bij AZ |publisher=RTV NH Sport |access-date=24 July 2014 |date=29 February 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140724203500/http://www.rtvnh.nl/sport/8913/Jeroen%2BTesselaar%2Btekent%2Bbij%2BAZ |archive-date=July 24, 2014 |url-status=unfit }} He did not make a league appearance for the club, but played on loan for Telstar for three seasons with AZ players Furdjel Narsingh and Kevin Brands.{{cite web|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/az-leent-opnieuw-jonge-spelers-uit-aan-telstar.htm |title=AZ leent opnieuw jonge spelers uit aan Telstar |publisher=Voetbal International |access-date=24 July 2014 |date=26 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140724204058/http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/az-leent-opnieuw-jonge-spelers-uit-aan-telstar.htm |archive-date=July 24, 2014 |url-status=unfit }}{{cite web|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/az-stalt-tesselaar-brands-en-narsingh-weer-in-velsen.htm |title=AZ stalt Tesselaar, Brands en Narsingh weer in Velsen |publisher=Voetbal International |access-date=24 July 2014 |date=29 May 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140724204104/http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/az-stalt-tesselaar-brands-en-narsingh-weer-in-velsen.htm |archive-date=July 24, 2014 |url-status=unfit }}

At the end of the 2010–11 season, Tesselaar was among eleven players to be released.{{cite web|url=http://www.rtvnh.nl/sport/55324/AZ%2Bmoet%2Belf%2Bspelers%2Blaten%2Bgaan |title=AZ moet elf spelers laten gaan |publisher=Voetbal International |access-date=24 July 2014 |date=1 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140724210703/http://www.rtvnh.nl/sport/55324/AZ%2Bmoet%2Belf%2Bspelers%2Blaten%2Bgaan |archive-date=July 24, 2014 |url-status=unfit }}

=St Mirren=

After leaving AZ, Tesselaar went on trial with Scottish Premier League club St Mirren. The first time he arrived there, he said about the club, "[I] didn't know what the group wanted but, after the first week, we saw a little movie of Barcelona and how they press the ball."{{cite news|title=Tess wants 'magnificent' seven from a possible nine|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/tess-wants-magnificent-seven-possible-2561314|publisher=Daily Record|date=19 November 2011|access-date=24 July 2014}}

On 14 July 2011, Tesselaar would later signed for St Mirren on a one-year deal after making impressive display on trial.{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14164057.stm | title=Dutch defender Jeroen Tesselaar agrees St Mirren deal | publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation | work=BBC Sport | date=July 14, 2011 | access-date=July 25, 2011}} Upon joining St Mirren, Tesselaar cited joining the club as "efforts to play total football."{{cite news|title=St Mirren style sold me on move to Paisley, says Buddies new boy Jeroen Tesselaar|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/st-mirren-style-sold-me-on-move-1108965|publisher=Daily Record|date=27 July 2011|access-date=24 July 2014}} He made his debut against Dunfermline at East End Park on 25 July.{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14242192.stm | title=Dunfermline 0 – 0 St Mirren | publisher=BBC | work=BBC Sport | date=25 July 2011 | access-date=25 July 2011}} On 20 August, he assisted both St Mirren goals for Steven Thomson, who scored both goals in a 2–1 victory at Easter Road against Hibernian.{{cite news|title=Hibernian 1–2 St Mirren|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14514639.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 August 2011|access-date=24 July 2014}}

Tesselaar never thought what to expect, but finds the quality good.{{cite news|title=Saints a home from home for Tesselaar|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/saints-home-home-tesselaar-2565835|publisher=Daily Record|date=19 August 2011|access-date=24 July 2014}} Tesselaar quickly settled in Scotland and played regularly during the 2011–12 Scottish Premier League season,{{cite news|title='Tess' goes Dutch for the weekend|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/tess-goes-dutch-weekend-2562222|publisher=Daily Record|date=8 October 2011|access-date=24 July 2014}}{{cite news|title=Let's get physical, says Dutchman Tesselaar|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/lets-physical-says-dutchman-tesselaar-2557092|publisher=Daily Record|date=18 February 2012|access-date=24 July 2014}} but their good performances led manager Danny Lennon to offer both Tesselaar and Nigel Hasselbaink improved contracts,{{cite news|title=St Mirren boss confident of keeping Nigel Hasselbaink and Jeroen Tesselaar|url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/st-mirren/305562-st-mirren-boss-confident-of-keeping-nigel-hasselbaink-and-jeroen-tesselaar/|publisher=STV|date=1 May 2012|access-date=28 June 2012}} only the offer of a new contract at St Mirren to be rejected despite captain Jim Goodwin pleading the duo to sign a new contract.{{cite news|title=St Mirren captain Jim Goodwin urges Dutch duo to show loyalty|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18045171|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 May 2012|access-date=28 June 2012}} Though making thirty-three appearances, Tesselaar was absent due to an injury that kept him out for six weeks.{{cite news|title=Tesselaar a fitness doubt for Dons clash|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/tesselaar-fitness-doubt-dons-clash-2557118|publisher=Daily Record|date=21 February 2012|access-date=24 July 2014}}

=Kilmarnock=

Tesselaar signed for Kilmarnock in June 2012 on a two-year contract despite interests from Aberdeen.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18582040|title=Kilmarnock sign former St Mirren defender Jeroen Tesselaar|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=25 June 2012|access-date=25 June 2012}} On his move, Manager Kenny Shiels told STV, "We're really happy to get him on board because we've lost Ben Gordon so now we've got competition between Rory McKeown and Jeroen."{{cite news|title=Killie snap up Tesselaar|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7841631/Killie-snap-up-Tesselaar|publisher=Sky Sports|date=25 June 2012|access-date=28 June 2012}}

Tesselaar made his debut for the club, in the opening game of the season, as Kilmarnock drew 0–0 with Dundee, where he started as a left-back in defense.{{cite news|title=Kilmarnock 0 Dundee 0|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/spl-kilmarnock-0-dundee-0-1220799|publisher=Daily Record|date=5 August 2012|access-date=24 July 2014}} After making four appearances, Tesselaar sustained an injury during a match against Stenhousemuir, in the first round of the Scottish League Cup, which Kilmarnock lose 2–1.{{cite news|title=Kilmarnock manager Kenny Shiels facing more injury trouble|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19408164|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 August 2012|access-date=24 July 2014}} Tesselaar was out for six weeks due to a hamstring injury.{{cite news|title=Everton: Matthew Kennedy secured from Kilmarnock|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19426773|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 August 2012|access-date=24 July 2014}} After two months out, Tesselaar made his return, where he came on for James Dayton in the last minutes, as they beat Celtic, to give their first win at Celtic Park for the first time since 1955.{{cite news|title=Celtic 0 Kilmarnock 2: Kenny Shiels lauds side after stunning victory over leaders|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/celtic-0-kilmarnock-2-spl-1403905|publisher=Daily Record|date=28 October 2012|access-date=24 July 2014}} He made his first start since being injured, as Kilmarnock beat Ross County 3–0 on 9 November 2012.{{cite news|title=Kilmarnock 3–0 Ross County|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20190160|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 November 2012|access-date=24 July 2014}} He finished his first season at the club, making twenty-six appearances.

In his second season, Tesselaar continues to remain in the left-back position until he came off in the sixth minutes in the first half, in a 1–1 draw against Partick Thistle on 21 September 2013.{{cite news|title=Partick Thistle 1–1 Kilmarnock|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24089901|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 September 2013|access-date=24 July 2014}}

During the season, Tesselaar broke his nose in four occasion that he might wear a protective mask for the rest of his career.{{cite news|title=Kilmarnock's Jeroen Tesselaar may have to wear mask for rest of care|url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/265010-kilmarnocks-jeroen-tesselaar-may-have-to-wear-mask-for-rest-of-career/|publisher=STV Sport|date=21 February 2014|access-date=24 July 2014}} In a match against Hearts on 8 March 2014, Tesselaar made national headlines in the Netherlands when he made fabulous way through the legs of Jordan McGhee and then he gave the ball which was scored by Michael Gardyne, in a 4–2 victory.{{cite web|url=http://www.rtvnh.nl/sport/139459/Panna+van+Jeroen+Tesselaar+is+een+hit |title=Panna van Jeroen Tesselaar is een hit |publisher=RTV NH Sport |access-date=24 July 2014 |date=14 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140724223711/http://www.rtvnh.nl/sport/139459/Panna%2Bvan%2BJeroen%2BTesselaar%2Bis%2Been%2Bhit |archive-date=24 July 2014 |url-status=dead }} At the end of the 2013–14 season, Tesselaar was offered a new contract by the club.{{cite web|url=http://www.teamtalk.com/scottish-premier/9328704/Transfer-news-Barry-Nicholson-Darren-Barr-and-Ismael-Bouzid-leave-Kilmarnock |title=Trio depart Kilmarnock |publisher=TeamTalk Official Website |access-date=24 July 2014 |date=28 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140724224226/http://www.teamtalk.com/scottish-premier/9328704/Transfer-news-Barry-Nicholson-Darren-Barr-and-Ismael-Bouzid-leave-Kilmarnock |archive-date=July 24, 2014 |url-status=unfit }} While negotiating a new contract, Tesselaar faced uncertainty over his future: "I'm open to everything. A new club is a nice adventure."{{cite web|url=http://www.rtvnh.nl/nieuws/144722/Tesselaar+ziet+wel+waar+hij+zijn+loopbaan+voortzet |title=Tesselaar ziet wel waar hij zijn loopbaan voortzet |publisher=RTV NH Sport |access-date=24 July 2014 |date=5 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140724224646/http://www.rtvnh.nl/nieuws/144722/Tesselaar%2Bziet%2Bwel%2Bwaar%2Bhij%2Bzijn%2Bloopbaan%2Bvoortzet |archive-date=24 July 2014 |url-status=dead }} However, Tesselaar left Kilmarnock in late June.{{cite news|title=Kilmarnock boss Allan Johnston hoping to shop on quality street|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/485520/Kilmarnock-boss-Allan-Johnston-hoping-to-shop-on-quality-street|publisher=Daily Express|date=29 June 2013|access-date=24 July 2014}}

=Return to St Mirren=

Tesselaar re-joined St Mirren on a one-year deal, after leaving Kilmarnock at the end of season 2013–14.{{cite web|url=http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=34781|title=Tess Back at Saints|date=25 July 2014|access-date=25 July 2014|publisher=St Mirren Official website|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530010833/http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=34781|archive-date=30 May 2015|url-status=dead}} The Dutchman previously played for the Saints during season 2011–12 in the Scottish Premier League, making 33 league appearances.

Tesselaar's second spell at St Mirren came in the opening game of the season, playing as a left-back, in a 1–0 loss against Motherwell.{{cite web|title=Motherwell 1–0 St Mirren|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28647036|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 August 2014|access-date=2 July 2015}} Tesselaar made his 50th appearance, in a 2–1 loss against Celtic before coming off by half time, due to an injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=36851|title=Player Milestones|publisher=St Mirren Official website|date=29 September 2014|access-date=2 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702201603/http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=36851|archive-date=2 July 2015|url-status=live}} Tesselaar then suffered a knee injury that kept him out{{cite web|url=http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=37246|title=Manager's Update – 17/10/2014|publisher=St Mirren Official website|date=17 October 2014|access-date=2 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702202116/http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=37246|archive-date=2 July 2015|url-status=live}} before scoring and assisting on his return, in a 2–2 draw against Ross County on 25 October 2014.{{cite news|title=St Mirren 2 - 2 Ross County|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29670320|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 October 2014|access-date=2 July 2015}} However, Tesselaar came under pressure from St Mirren supporters after an interview with Voetbal International, claiming about negativity of the town of Paisley.{{cite news|title=St Mirren star Jeroen Tesselaar attacks Paisley in Dutch magazine article|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/st-mirren-star-jeroen-tesselaar-5219838|publisher=Daily Record|date=24 February 2015|access-date=2 July 2015}} Tesselaar later denied those statement he made in the Voetbal International.{{cite news|title=St Mirren defender Jeroen Tesselaar denies he called Paisley a 'sh**hole' and says 'I have a lot of affection for the fans and our club'|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/st-mirren-defender-jeroen-tesselaar-5222053|publisher=Daily Record|date=24 February 2015|access-date=2 July 2015}} Nevertheless, Tesselaar continued to be in the first team regular throughout the season.

On 29 May 2015, Tesselaar left Saints for a second time in his career, making a total of 36 appearances and scoring once.{{cite web|url=http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=43710 |title=Manager's Report- 29/05/2015 |publisher=St Mirren Official website |access-date=29 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530005855/http://www.saintmirren.net/pages/?p=43710 |archive-date=30 May 2015 |url-status=dead }}

=Later career=

Tesselaar signed a one-year deal with Eredivisie side, De Graafschap on 14 August 2015 after a successful trial period.{{cite web|url=http://www.degraafschap.nl/nieuws/jeroen-tesselaar-naar-de-graafschap/|title=Jeroen Tesselaar naar De Graafschap|date=14 August 2015 |publisher=De Graafschap Official website|access-date=14 August 2015}}

He has played for Hapoel Ramat Gan and Hapoel Katamon in Israel.[https://www.vice.com/nl/article/tolerante-club-israel/ De Nederlander die bij de meest tolerante club van Israël speelde] vice.com

Personal life

Tesselaar is an avid photographer and considered taking photos his second hobby after buying his first camera when he was sixteen. He often bikes or walks to take pictures and took pictures in black and white when he attended photography school.{{cite news|title=Jeroen Tesselaar photographs life behind-the-scenes at St Mirren|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/15218134|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 October 2011|access-date=24 July 2014}}