Daniëlle van de Donk

Dutch footballer and UEFA Women's Euro winner

Daniëlle van de Donk - Dutch footballer and UEFA Women's Euro winner
Born

August 5th, 1991
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Played as a midfielder for the Netherlands national team and club football at various levels. Participated in multiple UEFA Women's European Championships and FIFA Women's World Cups. Contributed to the Netherlands' victory in the UEFA Women's Euro 2017, held in the Netherlands. Competed for clubs like FC Twente and Arsenal, achieving significant success in domestic leagues and European competitions.

Won UEFA Women's Euro 2017 with the Netherlands

Played for FC Twente and Arsenal women

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