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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