Anna van der Vlist

Midfielder • Age 24 • #6

Anna Maria Adua van der Vlist is a Dutch footballer who plays as a central midfielder. She is a mainstay in the Vrouwen Eredivisie with extensive experience in the Dutch top flight.

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Her full name is Anna Maria Adua van der Vlist, reflecting her dual heritage with roots in both the Netherlands and Ghana.

She is a product of the Haarlem football scene, having played her youth football at local clubs SV Alliance '22 and DSS before turning professional.

Standing as a tactical leader on the pitch, she is praised by her coaches for her strong tactical insight, energy, and mental resilience.

Anna describes her own playing style as one focused on "fire and fighting spirit," aiming to bring a high level of intensity to every match.

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.