Etienne Vaessen Burnet (born 26 July 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Eredivisie club Groningen.

[4] 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.

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

[7] Vaessen made his debut on 5 June 2024 in a World Cup qualifier against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the Dr. Ir.

[8] 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.