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My Take
I rate Daniëlle van de Donk for proving that the midfield belongs to intelligence as much as size. At 160 centimetres she anchored the Netherlands engine room, helping win Euro 2017 and reach the 2019 World Cup final, and even earned a royal knighthood. What impresses me is not raw power but her vision, her relentless work rate, and the way she dictates tempo. A small player from a North Brabant town who reached the centre of the world game on brains and grit is exactly the kind of footballer I find myself cheering for, every single time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daniëlle van de Donk
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニエル・ファン・デ・ドンク
- Reading
- だにえる・ふぁん・で・どんく
- Born
- August 5, 1991 (age 34)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Valkenswaard, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 160 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2017 Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Daniëlle van de Donk born?
Born August 5, 1991 (age 34).
Where is Daniëlle van de Donk from?
Daniëlle van de Donk is from Valkenswaard, North Brabant, Netherlands.
What does Daniëlle van de Donk do?
Daniëlle van de Donk works as association football player.
How tall is Daniëlle van de Donk?
Daniëlle van de Donk is 160 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.