Anton Janssen
Anton Janssen (born 10 August 1963) is a Dutch former footballer and manager. He played as a midfielder and began his career with SV Leones in Beneden-Leeuwen, making his first-team debut at 17. He turned professional in 1982 and played for NEC, Fortuna Sittard, PSV, and Kortrijk, with two spells at Fortuna Sittard and NEC, finishing his playing career with NEC in 2001.
His biggest achievement came with PSV, when he helped the team win the European Cup in 1988 by scoring the decisive penalty in the final against Benfica after coming on as a substitute.
After retiring as a player, Janssen became a football manager. He led VV Gemert (2011–2012), FC Oss (2012–2013), NEC (2013–2014), and De Treffers (2015–2019).
This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 20:37 (CET).