Excelsior Rotterdam

Eredivisie Women

Excelsior Rotterdam is a Dutch women's football team from Rotterdam which competes in the Vrouwen Eredivisie, the top league in the Netherlands.

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What makes Excelsior Rotterdam what it is.

She made history at age 12 as one of the very first girls permitted to train within the boys' youth academy at Excelsior Rotterdam.

Chelsea made a dream debut for Excelsior in the 2022/23 season; she came on as a substitute in the Rotterdam Derby against Feyenoord and scored the winning goal.

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Quirky facts from the Excelsior Rotterdam squad.

During the first half of the 2025/26 season, she became a key figure in Excelsior's midfield, appearing in 15 league matches and recording over 600 minutes of play.

Yasmine made her official debut in the Vrouwen Eredivisie on April 24, 2023, coming on as a late substitute in a high-stakes Rotterdam derby against Feyenoord.

Chelsea is known for her versatility in the middle of the park, often playing as an attacking midfielder but also capable of dropping into a central or wide-right role.

Naomi has UEFA Women's Champions League experience, having featured for FC Twente in European competition during her early career.

Nicole Deurholt, Head of Women's Football, praised Veerle for her mental resilience and her "excellent shot and scoring ability," noting how quickly she refocused on her recovery.

She is known for her left-footed crossing ability and can play effectively as both a defensive left-back and an attacking winger.

Standing at 163 cm (5'4"), she is noted for her low center of gravity and agility, which she uses to navigate tight spaces in the midfield.

She is a highly versatile player, primarily operating as a right-sided fullback but frequently utilized as a midfielder due to her technical ability and range of passing.

She is noted for her reliability and endurance, having recorded nearly 1,800 minutes of play in her debut senior season.

She is a regular in the Dutch national team youth setup and was notably called up for the Montaigu Tournament to represent the Netherlands.

She made a rapid ascent through the club's ranks, serving as the captain of the Excelsior Beloften (Academy) team before being fast-tracked to the senior squad in October 2024.

During her first full season (2024/25), she proved her durability by appearing in 21 league matches and recording over 1,000 minutes of action.

She made her senior professional debut for Excelsior on October 5, 2025, playing the full 90 minutes in a match against PEC Zwolle.

She is known for her resilience; she successfully returned to top-flight football after a major knee injury sidelined her for nearly 18 months between 2022 and 2024.

Although she represents Morocco internationally, she was raised in the Netherlands and remains deeply connected to the football culture of the Rotterdam region.