Anouk Hoogendijk
Anouk Anna Hoogendijk (Dutch pronunciation: [aːˈnuk ˈɑnaː ˈɦoːɣəndɛik]; born 6 May 1985) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played for Ajax as a midfielder or defender. She is nicknamed Noukie.[3] A full international with over 100 caps since 2004 for the Dutch national team, she has represented the nation at one FIFA Women's World Cup and two UEFA Women's Euro tournaments. She played for Bristol Academy Women in the inaugural 2011 FA WSL campaign.[4]
| Hoogendijk with Ajax in 2012 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Anouk Anna Hoogendijk | ||
| Date of birth | 6 May 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Woerden, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back/Defensive midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Combinatie Sportclub Wilnis | |||
| SV Argon | |||
| Legmeervogels | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2007 | Saestum | 0 | (0) |
| 2007–2011 | FC Utrecht | 56 | (5) |
| 2011 | Bristol Academy | 13 | (0) |
| 2012 | FC Utrecht | 7 | (1) |
| 2012–2014 | Ajax | 35 | (5) |
| 2014 | Arsenal | 1 | (0) |
| 2014–2017 | Ajax | 34 | (8) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2004–2017 | Netherlands | 103[2] | (9) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 November 2016 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 November 2016 | |||
Club career edit
Hoogendijk came to prominence aged 12, as a contestant on the "Geef Nooit Op" (Never Give Up) TV program.[5] She 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. Hoogendijk realised her ambition of playing abroad when she signed an eight-month contract with English WSL club Bristol Academy in January 2011.[6]
In February 2012 Hoogendijk returned to Utrecht, before moving on to newly formed Ajax Vrouwen in May 2012. The transfer represented "a dream come true" for Hoogendijk as she had been a girlhood supporter of Ajax's male team.[7]
In January 2014, Hoogendijk signed for the English club Arsenal Ladies. However, due to persistent injuries she only played in 3 matches during that season in London.[8][9][10] In July 2014, Hoogendijk eventually returned for the 2014–15 season to Ajax Vrouwen.[11] On 30 May 2016, she announced on her Instagram official account one-year extension of contract with Ajax Vrouwen.[12]
International career edit
On 6 August 2004 Hoogendijk debuted for the senior Netherlands women's national football team, as a half-time substitute in a 2–0 defeat to Japan in Zeist.[13]
Hoogendijk played in every match as the Netherlands reached the semi-final of UEFA Women's Euro 2009. In the quarter-final penalty shootout win over France, she struck the winning kick.[14]
In June 2013 national team coach Roger Reijners selected Hoogendijk in the Netherlands squad for UEFA Women's Euro 2013 in Sweden.[15] Playing in defence, Hoogendijk contributed to a very promising 0–0 draw with champions Germany in the team's opening game. She was disappointed when subsequent 1–0 defeats to Norway and Iceland consigned the Netherlands to a first round elimination: "I know it's not the end of the world but today it feels like the end of the world."[16]
International summary edit
| Year | Apps | Min | Gls | Goals per 90 min. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2015 | 103 | 7560 | 9 | 0.10 |
International goals edit
- Scores and results list the Netherlands goal tally first.
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 26 March 2006 | Municipal Andráshida, Zalaegerszeg, Hungary | Hungary | 4–0 | 5–0 | 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification |
| 2. | 23 April 2008 | Patrostadion, Maasmechelen, Belgium | Belgium | 1–1 | 2–2 | UEFA Women's Euro 2009 qualifying |
| 3. | 11 July 2009 | Olympic Stadium, Amsterdam, Netherlands | Switzerland | 5–0 | 5–0 | Four Nations Cup |
| 4. | 1 March 2010 | GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus | Italy | 1–1 | 1–1 | 2010 Cyprus Women's Cup |
| 5. | 22 April 2010 | Gradski Stadion, Kumanovo, North Macedonia | North Macedonia | 1–0 | 7–0 | 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification |
| 6. | 13 June 2010 | IJsseldelta Stadion, Zwolle, Netherlands | Belgium | 3–1 | 4–1 | Friendly |
| 7. | 21 September 2011 | TATA Steel Stadion, Velsen-Zuid, Netherlands | Serbia | 4–0 | 6–0 | UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying |
| 8. | 15 September 2012 | Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden | Sweden | 1–0 | 1–2 | Friendly |
| 9. | 11 March 2015 | Ammochostos Stadium, Larnaca, Cyprus | Scotland | 1–2 | 1–3 | 2015 Cyprus Women's Cup |
Honours edit
Club edit
- SV Saestum
- Hoofdklasse: 2005, 2006
- Dutch Super Cup: 2005, 2006
- FC Utrecht
- Dutch Super Cup: 2010
- KNVB Women's Cup: 2009–10
- Arsenal
- FA Women's Cup : 2014
- Ajax
- Eredivisie: 2016–17
Style of play edit
Hoogendijk is a versatile defensive player, she can play as central midfielder and centre back.[17] She does not have great technique on the ball, but she stands out for her physical strength, positioning, and ability to win balls back. She is strong off the ball and is a great header.
Sponsors, media and other activities edit
Hoogendijk is a U.S. sportswear company Nike athlete since 2009, especially in the Netherlands.[18] She participated in the brand campaigns Here I Am, Make Yourself and Move more, move better.[19] Hoogendijk wears the Nike CTR360 Maestri since 2009 until its discontinuance, replacing them with the new silo Nike Magista in 2014. Finally, she chose to switch to the Nike Tiempo.[20][21]
The book Balverliefd written together with Vicente de Vries, was published in April 2015. The book contains Hoogendijk biography, tips and tricks for young football players.[22] During the Women's Euro 2022 tournament, she was an analyst for the BBC.
Personal life edit
Hoogendijk grew up in Mijdrecht, and is daughter of physical education teachers. She has one brother.[23] She had her first son in October 2020.[24]
References edit
- ^ 2015 World Cup
- ^ . FIFA.com. Archived from the original on 9 June 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ^ "ANOUK HOOGENDIJK: THE SWEET NO.6". Goonercore. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ . She Kicks. 1 February 2011. Archived from the original on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
- ^ . UEFA.com. UEFA. Archived from the original on 6 December 2015. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- ^ "Anouk Hoogendijk maakt zich op voor Engels avontuur" (in Dutch). AD Sportwereld. 1 February 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
- ^ "Ook Anouk Hoogendijk naar Ajax" (in Dutch). AT5. 28 May 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- ^ "ANOUK HOOGENDIJK: "IK HEB HET PLEZIER WEER TERUG"". Vrouwen Voetbal Nieuws.nl (in Dutch).[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Anouk Hoogendijk joins Arsenal Ladies". Arsenal.com. Arsenal. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "Anouk Hoogendijk verruilt Ajax voor Arsenal". Nu.nl. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "Hoogendijk second acquisition for women's team". Ajax.nl. AFC Ajax. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "Blij dat ik nog een jaar voor @afcajax ga spelen!". Instagram. Anouk Hoogendijk on Instagram. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "International Matches (Women) 2004". RSSSF. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ Burke, Chris (4 September 2009). "Pauw revels in penalty foresight". UEFA.com. UEFA. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- ^ "Trio miss cut in Netherlands squad". UEFA.com. UEFA. 30 June 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- ^ Crompton, Sam (17 July 2013). "Iceland's Jónsdóttir celebrates 'fantastic' feat". UEFA.com. UEFA. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- ^ "Hoogendijk goes to Arsenal". UEFA. UEFA.com. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ^ . Anouk-Hoogendijk.com. Anouk Hoogendijk. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ . Anouk-Hoogendijk.com. Anouk Hoogendijk. Archived from the original on 25 July 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "My new boots arrived!! Which ones are cooler?". Instagram. Anouk Hoogendijk on Instagram. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "Look what I just received! Nike sent us some extra shoes!". Twitter. Anouk Hoogendijk on Twitter. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "Balverliefd, Vincent de Vries & Anouk Hoogendijk". Bol.com. Bol. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ . Anouk-Hoogendijk.com. Anouk Hoogendijk. Archived from the original on 25 July 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "Sonny Otto Verhoeven 💙 Lieve, mooie, prachtige Sonny; gisterochtend om 4:14 uur heb jij ons de gelukkigste mensen op aarde gemaakt" (in Dutch). 19 October 2020. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021 – via Instagram.