Dutch · Rotterdam, Netherlands · Born 16 December 1992Dutch professional footballer and winger who won the 2017 Ballon d'Or Féminin and led the Netherlands to their first major tournament victory at Euro 2017.
The Netherlands' most celebrated winger — FIFA Best Women's Player and UEFA Women's Player of the Year in 2017, the year she inspired the Dutch to his first European Championship triumph. Football at the highest level demands technical mastery, physical conditioning and mental fortitude across a long and relentless season. Career highlights included FIFA Best Women's Player 2017, UEFA Women's Euro 2017 winner, UEFA Women's Champions League (Barcelona). The dedication required to reach and maintain elite level in football is rarely appreciated by outside observers, yet Lieke's record speaks precisely to that kind of sustained commitment. Across a career of sustained excellence, Lieke established a legacy that endures in the record books and the broader history of football. Lieke Martens's achievements in football were built on a foundation of technical discipline and physical preparation that allowed performance to be maintained at the very top of the sport across multiple competitive seasons.
Leading Netherlands to UEFA Euro 2017 victory as top scorer
How They Played
Pacey left winger with excellent dribbling, crossing ability and clinical finishing
Lasting Impact
Key figure in Dutch women's football golden generation and Barcelona's European dominance
Career Honours
- FIFA Best Women's Player 2017
- UEFA Women's Euro 2017 winner
- UEFA Women's Champions League (Barcelona)
- UEFA Euro 2017
- UEFA Women's Champions League 2021
- Liga F 2020
- Liga F 2021
- Liga F 2022
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| FC Barcelona Femenino | 2017–2022 | 124 | 40 |
| VVV-Venlo | 2011–2013 | 0 | 0 |
| Standard Liège | 2013–2015 | 0 | 0 |
| FC Rosengård | 2015–2017 | 43 | 32 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2022–2024 | 45 | 11 |
 Netherlands | — | 168 | 60 |
Dutch Athletes