Etienne Vaessen

Etienne Vaessen Burnet (born 26 July 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Groningen. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Suriname national team.

Club career RKC Waalwijk Etienne Vaessen was born on 26 July 1995 in Breda. Initially playing at amateur level, he joined professional club RKC Waalwijk in 2015 at age 20.

On 28 May 2019, Vaessen won promotion to the Eredivisie with RKC after a season finale showdown against Go Ahead Eagles, which ended in a 5–4 win.

Groningen On 26 June 2024, Vaessen signed a three-year contract with an option for an additional year with newly promoted Eredivisie club Groningen.

International career Vaessen was born and raised in the Netherlands, but has Surinamese roots via his grandfather with the name of Burnet.

Vaessen made his debut on 5 June 2024 in a World Cup qualifier against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion, as Suriname won 4–1.

Personal life Vaessen is part Amerindian descent, through his grandfather.

While working as a guard for MediaMarkt and playing amateur football in 2014, Vaessen was stabbed while chasing a shoplifter, leaving him hospitalised for days.

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