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.
Lieke Martens was named UEFA Women's Player of the Year and won the Ballon d'Or Féminin in 2017, the year she inspired the Netherlands to a first European Championship title on home soil. Her direct dribbling and finishing from the left wing made her one of the most feared attacking players in the European game, and she went on to play for Barcelona during the club's rise to the top of women's club football.
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