Anouk Hoogendijk

At the age of nine, Anouk Hoogendijk began playing football, determined to make it to the Dutch national team. She played as the only girl in boys’ teams and grew into a key player for the Netherlands, with 103 international caps, 9 goals, two European Championships, and a World Cup. She played for FC Utrecht, Arsenal, and Ajax, where she ended her career with the league title and the cup. After her active career, she continued to dedicate herself to women’s football, as an analyst, presenter, and ambassador. She also travels the world with WorldCoaches to train coaches. Anouk as a speaker Anouk speaks with energy, honesty, and enthusiasm about performing in a man’s world, chasing goals, and the power of team spirit. She shows how top-level sports and the business world intersect when it comes to ambition, perseverance, and building trust. Her story motivates, connects, and inspires action. Suitable for team sessions, inspiration days, and events on sports, inclusion, or leadership. Anouk as a moderator After her football career, Anouk Hoogendijk is still actively promoting women’s football as an analyst and presenter. She is a regular guest on several TV programs. She continues to pursue her goals and dreams. As a moderator, she is skilled at drawing connections between top-level sports and, for example, the business world on themes such as dealing with winning and losing, resilience, performing under pressure, teambuilding, and much more.