Matt Jansen
| Date of birth | 20 October 1977 |
| Place of birth | Carlisle |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 69 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Forward |
Jansen had a great season with Blackburn Rovers in 2000-01 after a rather disappointing time the previous term.
He bagged a hatful of goals and became the idol of the Ewood Park faithful with some fine performances.
Full of tricks he showed good balance, quick feet and a desire to keep on going through challenges rather than fall to the ground.
Composed in front of goal with the ability to think and place his shot, he is also a constant aerial threat despite his lack of height.
He was honoured by his fellow professionals with a place in the PFA's First Division team.
Jansen's contract at Blackburn Rovers was extended to June 2006 in May 2005 but it was cancelled in January 2006.
He joined Bolton Wanderers with a deal to the end of the 2005-06 season.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle United | 18 Jan 1996 | 12 Feb 1998 | |
| Crystal Palace | 12 Feb 1998 | 19 Jan 1999 | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 19 Jan 1999 | 11 Jan 2006 | |
| Coventry City | 14 Feb 2003 | 05 May 2003 | L |
| Bolton Wanderers | 13 Jan 2006 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Huddersfield Town | 16 Feb 2009 | 20 Feb 2009 | T |
| Wrexham | 11 Mar 2009 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
| Leigh Genesis | 01 Jul 2009 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | Carlisle United | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Carlisle United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 5 | 3 |
3 |
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| 1998-99 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 10 | 1 |
3 |
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| 1998-99 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 3 | 3 |
1 |
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| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | League Division 1 | 31 | 9 |
23 |
3
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| 2001-02 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 4 | 1 |
6 |
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| 2001-02 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 34 | 1 |
10 |
2
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| 2002-03 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 7 |
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| 2002-03 | Blackburn Rovers | UEFA Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Coventry City | League Division 1 | 8 | 1 |
2 |
2
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| 2003-04 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 9 | 10 |
2 |
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| 2003-04 | Blackburn Rovers | UEFA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 3 | 4 |
2 |
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| 2005-06 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 1 | 3 |
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| 2005-06 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 3 | 3 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 1999 | Blackburn Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 06 Feb 1999 | Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 17 Feb 1999 | Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Feb 1999 | Blackburn Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-4 | Premier League | |
| 27 Feb 1999 | West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Mar 1999 | Blackburn Rovers v Everton | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 13 Mar 1999 | Coventry City v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Mar 1999 | Blackburn Rovers v Wimbledon | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 03 Apr 1999 | Blackburn Rovers v Middlesbrough | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 08 May 1999 | Blackburn Rovers v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 12 May 1999 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 1999 | Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-3 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 13 Oct 1999 | Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 31 Jan 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 12 Aug 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Crystal Palace | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Crewe Alexandra v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Rochdale v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Norwich City | W | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Sep 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Rochdale | W |
6-1 Agg: 7-2 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Nottingham Forest | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Watford | L | 3-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Sep 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 15 Oct 2000 | Fulham v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Grimsby Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Nov 2000 | Barnsley v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Gillingham | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Tranmere Rovers v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Dec 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Dec 2000 | Burnley v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Dec 2000 | Crystal Palace v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Birmingham City | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Dec 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Jan 2001 | Norwich City v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Chester City | W | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Jan 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Preston North End | W | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Derby County | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Feb 2001 | Derby County v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-5 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Nottingham Forest v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Watford v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Feb 2001 | Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v West Bromwich Albion | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Mar 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Bolton Wanderers | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-0 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 14 Mar 2001 | Birmingham City v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Apr 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Burnley | W | 5-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Apr 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Sheffield United | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Apr 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Fulham | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Stockport County v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Apr 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Huddersfield Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Apr 2001 | Grimsby Town v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Apr 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Portsmouth | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 May 2001 | Preston North End v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 May 2001 | Gillingham v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Derby County v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Aug 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Sunderland v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 12 Sep 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Oldham Athletic | W | 2-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 16 Sep 2001 | Ipswich Town v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Sep 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Bolton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Everton | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Sep 2001 | Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Oct 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Middlesbrough | W | 2-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 14 Oct 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v West Ham United | W | 7-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 29 Oct 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Leicester City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Southampton v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Middlesbrough | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Dec 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Leeds United | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 11 Dec 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | W | 4-0 | League Cup | Quarter-final |
| 15 Dec 2001 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Sunderland | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Derby County | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 2002 | Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 05 Jan 2002 | Barnsley v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Charlton Athletic | W | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Jan 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday | W |
4-2 Agg: 6-3 |
League Cup | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 26 Jan 2002 | Millwall v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 30 Jan 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Fulham v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 24 Feb 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-1 | League Cup | Final |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 17 Mar 2002 | Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Leicester City v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Southampton | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Apr 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Chelsea | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Apr 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 28 Apr 2002 | Everton v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 08 May 2002 | Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers | L | 4-3 | Premier League | |
| 11 May 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Fulham | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | W | 5-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 06 Nov 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Walsall | W | 2-2 (5-4) | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 14 Nov 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Celtic | L |
0-2 Agg: 0-3 |
UEFA Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 17 Dec 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-2 | League Cup | 5th round |
| 04 Jan 2003 | Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-4 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 07 Jan 2003 | Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Cup | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 11 Jan 2003 | Sunderland v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Birmingham City | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Sunderland | D | 3-3 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 29 Jan 2003 | West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 Feb 2003 | Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 May 2003 | Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 16 Aug 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 5-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 2003 | Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 25 Aug 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 30 Aug 2003 | Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 13 Sep 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 20 Sep 2003 | Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 24 Sep 2003 | Gençlerbirligi v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-1 | UEFA Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 28 Sep 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Fulham | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 15 Oct 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Gençlerbirligi | D |
1-1 Agg: 2-4 |
UEFA Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 20 Oct 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Charlton Athletic | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Oct 2003 | Southampton v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Nov 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Everton | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Nov 2003 | Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 29 Nov 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Dec 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 2003 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 10 Jan 2004 | Blackburn Rovers v Bolton Wanderers | L | 3-4 | Premier League | |
| 07 Feb 2004 | Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Feb 2004 | Blackburn Rovers v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 13 Mar 2004 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 10 Apr 2004 | Blackburn Rovers v Leeds United | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 18 Sep 2004 | Blackburn Rovers v Portsmouth | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 22 Sep 2004 | Blackburn Rovers v AFC Bournemouth | L | 3-3 (6-7) | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 27 Sep 2004 | Charlton Athletic v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 02 Oct 2004 | Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 16 Oct 2004 | Blackburn Rovers v Middlesbrough | L | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 13 Nov 2004 | Manchester City v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 21 Nov 2004 | Blackburn Rovers v Birmingham City | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 15 Jan 2005 | Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Aug 2005 | Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Sep 2005 | Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Sep 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 25 Oct 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Leeds United | W | 3-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Dec 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v West Ham United | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 4 | ||||
| 1998-99 | England | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Sep 1998 | Sweden v England | W | 0-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 5 |
| 09 Oct 1998 | England v Bulgaria | W | 1-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 5 |
| 13 Oct 1998 | Luxembourg v England | W | 0-5 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 5 |
| 09 Feb 1999 | England v France | W | 2-1 | Under-21 | |
| 26 Mar 1999 | England v Poland | W | 5-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 5 |
| 27 May 2000 | England v Italy | L | 0-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Final round group B |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.