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Marcell Jansen

Marcell Jansen, German footballer

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Born
November 4, 1985
Age in 2026
41
Zodiac sign
Scorpio
Birth year
1985

About Marcell Jansen

Marcell Jansen 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. By the end of 2004, Jansen was given a first team opportunity under Dick Advocaat, who gave him his debut for the side. On 28 January 2005, Jansen signed his first professional contract with the club, keeping him until 2008.

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Marcell Jansen timeline

  1. By the end of 2004, Jansen was given a first team opportunity under Dick Advocaat, who gave him his debut for the side.
  2. On 28 January 2005, Jansen signed his first professional contract with the club, keeping him until 2008.

The world when Marcell Jansen was born

Marcell Jansen was born in 1985. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1985

  • #1 song"We Are the World" – USA for Africa
  • Top movieOut of Africa
  • Top TV showThe Cosby Show
  • Best-selling bookThe Handmaid's Tale – Margaret Atwood

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMichael Jordan named NBA Rookie of the Year
  • Top headlineLive Aid concert raises awareness for African famine
  • Technology milestoneNintendo NES released in the US
  • Defining fadNintendo NES
  • Notable inventionNintendo Entertainment System (NES) launches in US
  • World population4.85 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
  • Sports championKansas City Royals (World Series)
  • Also wonLos Angeles Lakers (NBA)
  • U.S. population237.9M

1985 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Marcell Jansen's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19852026
Gas$1.12$3.45/gal
Average home$75,500$435,000
Average income$27,735$67,500
Minimum wage$3.35$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$3.55$11.95
Postage stamp$0.22$0.73
Population237.9M341 million

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