Jansen, the 'can opener' of Valencia

Ellen jansen (Markelo, The Netherlands, 10/6/1992) arrived at Valencia last summer with a complicated task: do forget the team che and his fans Mari Paz Vilas, Valencia scorer for the last seven seasons. Perhaps at that time no one imagined that This attacker is 1.74 meters tall he was going to adapt so well in what is his first professional experience away from home. Until now has scored six goals in 15 games, and four of them were used to open the can.

Strong, with a good back game and great definition, Jansen has curdled in the capital of Turia, accumulating 1207 minutes spread over 15 days, 14 of them as the starter. The Dutch is always the reference in attack of José Bargues, who varies his scheme (1-4-1-4-1, 1-4-2-3-1 …), but not his commitment to the world runner-up with the Netherlands in France 2019.

And Ellen Jansen looks happy. This Sunday he received the assistance in the 1-0 to Deportivo from the feet of Asun Martínez, a talent of just 18 years old. The Dutch is the most veteran of a Valencia forward who is overflowing with youth: Candela Andújar (20 years old), Carla Bautista (20 years old), Anita Marcos (20 years old) …

Of the six goals scored so far, Jansen's goals have served to open the can against the Galicians (in 13 '), against Levante (18'), Rayo (9 ') and Granadilla Tenerife (21'). Likewise, they have contributed to adding points to reach the total of 20 that Valencia currently has after their 15 games played.

It should be remembered that last season, which ended up being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Valencia had barely added 17 points in 21 games and was second to last at the time of the suspension of the First Iberdrola. In this one, by the hand of a Jansen who is an authentic can opener, the ches can breathe easy.