Bryan Linssen

Bryan Catharina Anna Petronella Linssen (born 8 October 1990) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for club NEC.

On 6 July 2020, Linssen signed a three-year deal with Feyenoord, joining on a free transfer from Vitesse. Linssen was Feyenoord's third signing of the summer after Mark Diemers and Christian Conteh. He made his unofficial debut for the Urawa Reds in a friendly match against Paris Saint-Germain on 23 July, replacing Yusuke Matsuo at half-time. His debut was short-lived, however, as he suffered a muscle injury just minutes into his debut, sidelining him for several months. He made his return to the pitch in his official debut for the club on 1 October, coming off the bench in the 63rd minute for Yoshio Koizumi in a J1 League match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He provided his first assist minutes later, extending a cross to Kai Shibato for a goal, as Urawa Reds lost 4–1. On 23 April 2023, he scored his first goal in the J1 League in a 1–1 draw against Kawasaki Frontale.

On 5 January 2025, Linssen returned to the Netherlands and signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with NEC.

Personal life He is the younger brother of former professional footballer Edwin Linssen.

Career statistics

Honours Feyenoord UEFA Europa Conference League runner-up: 2021–22 Urawa Red Diamonds

AFC Champions League: 2022

Individual Eredivisie Team of the Month:May 2025, Eredivisie Goal of the Year: 2024–25