I'M
Merel
vaN
Dongen.
Sport and communication are inextricably linked. As a professional footballer, you simply cannot live without the attention of the media and the support of the fans. Playing for your own fans unlocks something extra. And to get in touch with you even closer, I have this website. Here and through my social networks I will keep you informed of my achievements in the Dutch team and Atlético. And every now and then I will show you my life out there. Welcome to my site. Come see me playing for the Dutch national team or visit a match in Madrid. But you can also let me know something about you. We'll keep in touch!
THe goal is this feeling
everything TO achieve my goal
MEREL THE PLAYER
IN THE HEART
Orange Lioness
July 2020 - July 2024
Atlético Madrid
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My current club!
Champions League quarterfinalist
Contract until July 2024
July 2018 - July 2020
Amazing two years off football and also the place where I learned my first palabras en español...
Thanks to my girlfriend Ana and my time in Sevilla I am now pretty fluent in Spanish but with a strong Andalusian accent
Real Betis
January 2015 - July 2018
AFC Ajax
As a 5 year old girl from Amsterdam I wrote a letter to Ajax. I wanted to play there. They wrote me back: They didn't have women's football. Times changed, Ajax started with women's football and I made my debut for the club of my life where we became National Champions twice and won the cup, twice.
July 2012 - December 2014
University of Alabama
Living the American dream as a 19 year old. Far away from home I studied psychology, learned English and played football on the highest college level for the University of Alabama.
July 2011 - July 2012
ADO Den Haag
My first year in the Dutch Eredivisie. We won the league and the cup. I was still a midfielder, playing as an 8 or 10. Those were the days;)
December 2015 - July 2018
Trainer sc Buitenveldert
Responsible for practicing, coaching the U-17 team at my old club. At the same time I tried to inspire my younger generation. Who works hard and is determined can reach great goals.
2000 - 2009
Basketball-player
Until my 16th I combined football with basketball. I loved both but the level of training didn't allow me to play both. I decided to say goodbye to basketball. I don't regret it but I miss it still.
MEREL THE PERSON
This is me, as a person, what I stand for and where I make myself heard
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VALUES
ACCEPTANCE. EQUALITY. FOOTBALL.
(in that order)
Where is merel?
CHECK THE CALENDAR TO FOLLOW MEREL´S JOURNEY
26
Mar
Atlético - Valencia
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Stadion: Wanda Metropolitano
Tijd: 13:00 uur
Plaats: Madrid
2/3
Apr
Real Betis - Atlético
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Stadion: CD Luis del Sol
Tijd: Not confirmed yet
Plaats: Sevilla
8
Apr
The Netherlands - Cyprus
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Stadion: Euroborg
Tijd: 20.45
Plaats: Groningen
12
Apr
The Netherlands - Belarusa
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Stadion: Car Jeans Stadion
Tijd: 20.45
Plaats: The Hague
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Copa del Rey
CONTACT
Hey, I just met you and this is crazy
But here's my email, so mail me maybe
It's hard to look right at you baby
But here's my email, so don’t hasitazy!
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