Roel Janssen (born 16 June 1990) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Eerste Divisie club VVV-Venlo.

Janssen was born in Venlo, Netherlands, and began his football career at Venlosche Boys, his hometown club.

He moved on to VVV-Venlo, but his contract expired in 2011 before he could make his debut for the first team.

[2] On 9 June 2011, Janssen signed with regional rivals Fortuna Sittard, and he made his professional debut as a substitute for Tim Dreesen in an Eerste Divisie match against FC Oss on 23 September 2011.

[8] He became a key player in defense for VVV and helped them to promotion to the Eredivisie in his first season back, as the club won the second division title.