Sherida Spitse, captain of the Netherlands women’s football team, is nearing her 241st appearance, making her the most-capped footballer in Europe. At 35, she reflects on her career, beginning at age 16 against England. Coaches and teammates praise her professionalism, leadership, and technical ability, alongside her fun-loving nature. Netherlands head coach Andries Jonker highlights her unique blend of skill, emotion, and candidness. Former head coach Vera Pauw recognized Spitse's football maturity early in her youth, which led to her swift rise and significant future contributions to women's football in the Netherlands.
"She likes to laugh, to make fun, but on the other hand is also emotional, open, wears her heart on her sleeve, says what she feels or sees."
"She was playing with the under-17s and I saw her and thought she is so stable and is playing in such a mature way that I want to see her at her club."
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