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

Maartje Looijen
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-11-16) 16 November 1998 (age 25) [1]
Place of birth Leidschendam, Netherlands
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Ter Leede
Youth career
ADO Den Haag
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2023 ADO Den Haag 87 (14)
2023– Ter Leede
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:31, 12 June 2024

Career

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ADO Den Haag

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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

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

International career

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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

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

References

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