Marcell Jansen

Marcell Jansen
Jansen in 2016
Personal information
Full name Marcell Jansen
Date of birth (1985-11-04) 4 November 1985
Place of birth Mönchengladbach, West Germany
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position Left-back
Youth career
1990–1993 SV Mönchengladbach
1993–2004 Borussia Mönchengladbach
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2007 Borussia Mönchengladbach 73 (5)
2007–2008 Bayern Munich 17 (0)
2008–2015 Hamburger SV 152 (20)
2009 Hamburger SV II 1 (0)
2018–2025 Hamburger SV III 90 (58)
Total 333 (83)
International career
2004–2005 Germany U21 4 (1)
2005–2014 Germany 45 (3)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Germany
World Cup
2006 Germany Team
2010 South Africa Team
UEFA Euro
Runner-up 2008 Austria–Switzerland Team
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 May 2024

Marcell Jansen (German pronunciation: [maʁˈsɛl ˈjanzn̩]; born 4 November 1985) is a German former professional footballer who played as a left-back. He was well known for his accurate crossing and pace, despite his tall stature. A versatile player, Jansen primarily played as a full back or wing back on the left flank, but could also play as a left-winger.