14 Facts About Anouk Hoogendijk

Anouk Hoogendijk played for Bristol Academy Women in the inaugural 2011 FA WSL campaign.

Anouk Hoogendijk wished to train with FC Utrecht and, after a spell with Saestum, eventually signed for Utrecht at the outset of the Eredivisie Vrouwen in 2007.

Anouk Hoogendijk realised her ambition of playing abroad when she signed an eight-month contract with English WSL club Bristol Academy in January 2011.

In February 2012 Anouk Hoogendijk returned to Utrecht, before moving on to newly formed Ajax Vrouwen in May 2012.

In January 2014, Anouk Hoogendijk signed for the English club Arsenal Ladies.

Anouk Hoogendijk played in every match as the Netherlands reached the semi-final of UEFA Women's Euro 2009.

Anouk Hoogendijk is a versatile defensive player, she can play as central midfielder and centre back.

Anouk Hoogendijk is strong off the ball and is a great header.

Anouk Hoogendijk is a US sportswear company Nike athlete since 2009, especially in the Netherlands.

Anouk Hoogendijk participated in the brand campaigns Here I Am, Make Yourself and Move more, move better.

Anouk Hoogendijk wears the Nike CTR360 Maestri since 2009 until its discontinuance, replacing them with the new silo Nike Magista in 2014.

Anouk Hoogendijk grew up in Mijdrecht, and is daughter of physical education teachers.

Anouk Hoogendijk had her first son, Sonny Otto, in October 2020, fathered by her partner, Pieter Lodewijk Verhoeven.

Anouk Hoogendijk later had another son, Jip, by the same partner.