Maartje Looijen Explained

Maartje Looijen
Birth Date:16 November 1998 [1]
Birth Place:Leidschendam, Netherlands
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Ter Leede
Youthclubs1:ADO Den Haag
Years1:2015–2023
Caps1:87
Goals1:14
Years2:2023–
Club-Update:17:31, 12 June 2024

Maartje Looijen (born 16 November 1998) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a forward for Ter Leede.

Career

ADO Den Haag

Looijen made her league debut against PEC Zwolle on 27 February 2015.[2] She scored her first league goal against PEC Zwolle on 26 February 2016, scoring in the 61st minute.[3] On 19 April 2019, it was announced she had signed a new deal.[4] On 8 June 2020, Looijen, along with Jannette van Belen and Bo Vonk, extended their deals.[5] Looijen suffered a cruciate ligament injury in 2022.[6] She left the club in 2023 after her contract was not renewed, playing 117 matches.[7]

Ter Leede

On 2 June 2023, it was announced that Looijen had joined Ter Leede.[8]

International career

Looijen made her U19 debut against Moldova U19s on 17 September 2015.[9]

Looijen was on the provisional list of players for the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, but opted out after not feeling ready for the tournament.[10]

Personal life

After obtaining a bachelor's degree in Art History, Looijen started a clothing store called Beyond Funky Clothing with her sister Esmée.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Netherlands - M. Looijen - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway.
  2. Web site: PEC Zwolle vs ADO Den Haag - 27 February 2015. int.soccerway.com.
  3. Web site: ADO Den Haag vs PEC Zwolle - 27 February 2015. int.soccerway.com.
  4. Web site: Drie speelsters langer bij ADO: Hoop nog belangrijker te worden. Dutch. www.vrouwenvoetbalnieuws.nl.
  5. Web site: DRIE SPEELSTERS VERLENGEN CONTRACT BIJ ADO DEN HAAG VROUWEN. Dutch. adodenhaag.nl. 8 June 2020 .
  6. Web site: Looijen eerlijk: "Het is soms lastig om de kracht op te brengen". Dutch. www.vrouwenvoetbalnieuws.nl.
  7. Web site: Sjaak Polak & Maartje Looijen vetrekken bij vrouwen ADO Den Haag. Dutch. www.hetkrantje-online.nl. 9 May 2023 .
  8. Web site: Update selectienieuws Vrouwen TL. Dutch. terleede.nl.
  9. Web site: Netherlands U19 vs Moldova U19 - 17 September 2015. int.soccerway.com.
  10. Web site: Looijen meldde zich af voor WK: Ik was nog niet klaar voor zo'n groot toernooi. Dutch. www.vrouwenvoetbalnieuws.nl.
  11. Web site: ONDERNEMENDE MAARTJE LOOIJEN HOUDT VEEL BALLEN IN DE LUCHT. Dutch. vlietnieuws.nl. 27 January 2023 .

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