Athletic Background

Eva has developed rapidly over the past few seasons. She began her competitive journey with several clubs before achieving her first Dutch National Championship title (U15) with ZPC Amersfoort in 2022/2023. The following year, she moved to Polar Bears in Ede, a decision that allowed her to train closer to home and compete within a strong, supportive environment.

In the 2023/2024 season, Eva became Dutch Champion again, this time with both the U15 and U17 teams. The 2024/2025 season marked her biggest leap yet. By earning extensive playing time with the Polar Bears women’s 3rd and 4th teams, she gained valuable experience, transforming from a reserve player into a key starter over the course of the season. That same year, she once again became Dutch Champion, this time with the U16 and U18 teams, where she played a far more important and impactful role.

Eva also spent five months training with the Dutch Youth National Team (Jong Oranje U16) and was part of the selection right up until the final tournament roster. This season, she aims to gain further experience by playing more regularly with Polar Bears Dames 2. Additionally, she has been selected for this season’s Dutch U18 National Team.

Strengths

Eva is known for her defensive strength, tactical awareness, and positioning. She reads the game well, anticipates plays effectively, and is a reliable and disciplined teammate. She thrives in team play, gaining more satisfaction from assisting teammates than scoring herself, and her young age is an asset, giving her room to learn and adapt quickly. Eva’s ability to perform in multiple positions makes her a versatile and dependable player.

Areas to Improve

Eva is working on becoming more dominant in attack. She is developing her confidence and communication in offensive situations, learning to take more initiative, ask for the ball, and trust her instincts to shoot when opportunities arise. These improvements will complement her already strong defensive foundation.

Athletic Goals

Eva’s main goal is to keep learning and gaining experience at higher levels of competition. She wants to challenge herself in an international environment, further improve her all-around game, and contribute to a successful college team in the U.S. in 2026. Her long-term goal is to reach her full potential as a player, both mentally and technically, while continuing to grow as a teammate and individual.