Biography of Daniëlle van de Donk[Age, Height, Wife, Kids, Family, Salary, Award & Net worth ]

Daniëlle van de Donk, popularly known as Danielle Donk, is a professional Dutch football player currently playing for the Division 1 Féminine club Lyon and the Netherlands national team.

Daniëlle is an established midfielder and winger in women’s football. Also, her fans praise her for playing furiously like the legend Dutch footballer Arjen Robben.

Van de Donk is a recognized star footballer because of her relationship with English women footballer Beth Mead. De Donk is a proud lesbian. Moreover, people praise their sexuality’s openness in society.

She is a few of the women to play for 100 international appearances from the Netherlands. De Donk is a synonym for women’s football in the Dutchland.

Before knowing more about Daniëlle, let’s dive into her quick information:

Quick Facts:

Full Name	Daniëlle van de Donk
Birth Date	August 5, 1991
Birth Place	Valkeansward, the Netherlands
Nick Name	Van de Donk
Religion	Christianity
Nationality	Dutch
Ethnicity	Caucasian White
Education	College degree from Johan Cruyff Institute
Horoscope	Leo
Father’s Name	Chris van de Donk
Mother’s Name	Yvonne Kox
Siblings	Information Not Available
Age	31 Years Old
Height	5 feet 3 inches
Weight	54 Kilograms
Hair Color	Silver White
Eye Color	Light Brown
Build	Athletic
Profession	Football Player
Professional Career Games	100 Games for the Netherlands
Active Years in Football	12 Years
Current teams	Division 1 Féminine club Lyon, Netherlands national team
Sexual Orientation	Lesbian
Marital Status	Unmarried
Girlfriend’s name	Beth Mead
Kids	Information Not Available
Net Worth	$2 Million
Social Media	Instagram, Twitter
Last Update	August, 2022

Early Life, Parents, and Education

Daniëlle van de Donk was born on August 5, 1991, in Valkenswaard, Netherlands. She belongs to a footballer’s family.

She was born to Chris van de Donk and Yvonne Kox. Her father, Chris van de Donk, was the trainer of the second Rood-Wit in Veldhoven.

In the eighties last century, he played in the first of Valkenswaard when his eye fell on a player of the women’s team.

Further, she was Yvonne Kox from Eersel, Danielle’s mother. When he saw her, Chris was sitting at the bar and thought, well, later on, Yvonne played soccer, so he decided to marry her.

Daniëlle said my father is “an outstanding football player” in an interview. Ruud, De Donk’s uncle, said, one time I had to play soccer against him, he immediately played the ball through my legs.

There is no factual information about her school education and university degree.

However, her father said, she completed schooling from Valkenswaard’s primary and high school. And later, she joined Johan Cruyff Institute for a degree.

How old is Daniëlle van de Donk? Height, Weight, and Body Measurements

Van de Donk stands 5 feet 3 inches tall. She is shorter than her colleagues. But Daniëlle never disappoints in her gameplay. Moreover, she is in good shape without any health complaints.

She is currently 31 years old and is in the middle of her football career. Despite being 31 years old,

Daniëlle is one of the most active players in Arsenal. She weighs 54 kilograms.  She does not look thin because of her muscular body.

However, according to the nutritionists, Van de Donk’s weight is maintained according to her body structure.

There is no piece of information regarding her body measurements. If it is available, our team will update it instantly.

Daniëlle van de Donk | Career

Daniëlle started her football career when she was four years old. She has a very successful career, that’s why people love her a lot.

 

However, she had many ups and downs during her career. To know more, let’s discuss her journey here:

Club Career

When Daniëlle was four years old, she started to play football with boys. She used to go to the local ground and play football with the neighbors.

As a girl, boys humiliated her. They thought Daniëlle could not play. But when she dribbled three balls at once, the boys were shocked.

Later, with the help of her father, Daniëlle joined SV Valkenswaard, a local football club. After training in the club for many years, she moved to VV UNA.

When De Donk turned 17, Wilhem II offered her a contract. Without any delay, she joined the club to play professional football.

For the club, Daniëlle played 47 matches in three years duration. She scored five goals in three seasons.

At first, De Donk played as a winger in Wilhelm II, but she could not score goals. Then, after changing her position as a midfielder, she surprised the team by scoring four goals in the 2010-2011 season.

VVV-Venlo – Goteborg

In 2011, Van de Donk decided to move on to the next club, VVV-Venlo. In a single season, she played 18 games regularly – and scored eight goals as a midfielder.

During a match against Heerenveen, Van de Donk scored a goal in the 83rd minute, which led her club towards victory.

VVV-Venlo won that match with the slightest margin of 5-4 against Heerenveen. While playing for VVV, Daniëlle helped the club reach the KNVB Women’s Cup finals in 2012.

After that, she decided to move into another club, PSV Eindhoven. Van de Donk played for the most famous club in the Netherlands, PSV Eindhoven, for three years.

Her career in Eindhoven was the most successful because she scored 30 goals in 53 appearances.

Furthermore, after scoring magical goals, Daniëlle became the outstanding player of the year in the league.

In 2015, PSV Eindhoven agreed to transfer Van de Donk to the Swedish club, Goteborg.

She played only 13 games for the club – and scored four goals. In Goteborg, Daniëlle stayed for not more than six months.

Agreement with Arsenal

After playing professional club football for seven years, Van de Donk’s dream came true. Finally, she signed an agreement with her dream club, Arsenal F.C.

Daniëlle has played 24 matches representing the club in FA WSL Cup. She has scored six goals in three seasons.

Van de Donk has won one FA Cup and one WSL Championship with Arsenal.

In 2021, she left Arsenal and joined the Lyon team. She has signed a two-year contract with the team.

International Career

Daniëlle is not only a club football player. She also represents her nation, the Netherlands as a winger, and she is a regular member of the national squad.

Van de Donk played her first match from the Dutch team in 2010. She was only 19 years old and played her first match against Mexico in the Sau Paulo Tournament.

However, Daniëlle scored her first international goal against Serbia in the 2013 European Championship. The Dutch team qualified for the European championship after her goal.

De Donk was the crucial player who scored a goal against England in the 2017 UEFA Women’s Championship. She led her team to the finals.

Furthermore, in the final, Daniëlle provided significant assistance for the Center Forward – which later turned into a goal. It helped the Netherlands to claim the UEFA Championship.

Van de Donk played her 100th game for the Dutch team on October 8, 2019. She scored a goal against Russia to claim victory.

Daniëlle van de Donk | Awards and Achievements

Van De Donk has accomplished several awards and achievements. Some of them are as follows:

• KNVB Women’s Cup (2012, 2014)
• FA Women’s Cup (2015-16)
• UEFA Women’s Championship (2017)
• FA WSL Cup (2017-18)
• 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup (Runner-up)
• Got Knighthood from the Prime Minister as the Order of Orange-Nassau

Personal Life, Partner, and Children

Daniëlle is currently involved in a relationship with an English football player Beth Mead. She declared herself a lesbian on social media. By referring to her sexuality, there are no chances left to have her a husband.

She is living a private life with Beth Mead – and it is still unknown whether they are besties or couples. However, they appear in some videos which are uploaded on YouTube.

Van de Donk loves to cook food. She is also a traveler. She has gone to different parts of Europe with her family and friends. Also, De Donk likes to watch movies.

 

She doesn’t have any children. It’s unknown whether she is going to adopt or not. However, recently, she has become an aunt.

Daniëlle van de Donk | Salary and Net Worth

Daniëlle earns a sufficient amount from the club Arsenal. Also, as a national player, she gets a monthly salary from the Dutch team management.

Van de Donk is a straightforward person. She doesn’t like to show her assets on Social Media. Also, she doesn’t wear much jewelry or expensive clothes.

By calculating her total assets, Van de Donk’s net worth sums $1.5-$2 million.

Furthermore, she has partnered with Nike shoes. It sponsors her for wearing the shoes in every match. From Nike, De Donk also earns good money.

Net Worth of Daniëlle van de Donk in Different Currencies

Let’s have a look into Daniëlle van de Donk’s net worth in different currencies, including the cryptocurrency BitCoin.

Currency	Net Worth
Euro	€1,705,626
Pound Sterling	£1,455,551
Australian Dollar	A$2,752,546
Canadian Dollar	C$2,553,800
Indian Rupee	₹147,390,000
BitCoin	฿41

Social Media Presence:

Daniëlle van de Donk is quite active on social media. You can follow her via these links.

Instagram: 563K followers

Twitter: 68.2K followers

Some FAQs:

Where does Daniëlle van de Donk live?

Van de Donk currently resides in England. But she lives with her parents in the Netherlands.

Why is Daniëlle van de Donk not married?

De Donk has no plans to marry. Although she is in a relationship, she has not planned to tie her knots yet.

What is the style of play of Daniëlle van de Donk?

Daniëlle’s style of play is attacking midfielder and winger. She likes more as a winger, but Arsenal has currently placed her as an attacking midfielder.

Does Daniëlle van de Donk have tattoo?

No, Daniëlle van de Donk doesn’t have any tattoo.

How long did the Arsenal contract Last for Donk?

The Arsenal Contract lasted for six years, i.e., from 2015-2021.

What team does Daniëlle van de Donk play currently?

Daniëlle van de Donk currently plays for Division 1 Féminine club Lyon and the Netherlands national team.

What position did Daniëlle van de Donk play?

Daniëlle van de Donk plays in the Midfielder and Winger position at the professional level.

Have Daniëlle Ever Received Red Card?

No, she has not received the Red Card yet.

What are Daniëlle van de Donk FIFA rating and FIFA Potential in FIFA 19, 20, and 21?

Daniëlle van de Donk ‘s overall rating in FIFA 19 was 84, with a potential of 84. Her overall rating in FIFA 20 was 84, with a potential of 84. Likewise, her overall rating in FIFA 21 is 83, with a potential of 83.