In this article we tell you more about student-athlete Daan de Rooij. In addition, below you will find the video in which Daan tells more about himself.

Sports: Men’s Soccer
Entry semester: Fall 2026

This is Daan de Rooij, an ambitious and hard-working midfielder from the Netherlands. Daan currently plays for VV Geldrop 23-1, where he stands out for his game insight, leadership and strong mentality on the field.

Daan reads the game extremely well and anticipates situations quickly, often putting him one step ahead of his opponent. He distributes the game well, brings teammates into their strengths and is an important link within the team. He is also known for his work ethic: he always keeps fighting, goes for every duel and never gives up.

Defensively, Daan also has many qualities. With his timing in tackles and interceptions, he regularly recovers the ball, while his strength and stability make him difficult to put off the ball. Moreover, he communicates a lot during games and assumes a natural leadership role.

In addition to his soccer career, Daan has been an active soccer coach for three years and has earned his trainer’s certificate. This experience has further developed his understanding of the game and shows how much he enjoys playing soccer, both on and off the field.

Daan looks to his future as a student-athlete with great ambition. His goal is to further develop himself as a soccer player, addressing his areas of improvement while building on his strong qualities.

“My goal is to keep improving every aspect of my game, develop both my strengths and weaknesses, and become the best player and person I can be.” – Daan de Rooij

Would you like to see more from Daan? Check out the video below where he introduces himself.