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Sherida Spitse

May 29, 1990

#8 - Midfielder

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Sherida Spitse is a Dutch midfielder who has played for Ajax Women since January 2021 in the Eredivisie Women. She is also a Netherlands international.

Did You Know?

On matchdays, she says she puts on her own music before kick-off because it helps her prepare. She prefers fast music for energy, and specifically mentions reggaeton.

She hates losing so much that even a card game at home can get to her.

In her free time, she likes simple things with family and friends—sitting on a terrace, shopping, or going out to eat.

She had no female football role models growing up, and looked up to Wesley Sneijder and Rafael van der Vaart instead.

Source: Instagram | oranjeleeuwinnen

She retired from international football in October 2025 after becoming Europe’s most capped international.

She has two children.

Best Actions

AMAZING goal Sherida Spitse voted GOAL OF THE MONTH!

Sherida Spitse's goal

Goal for Vålerenga

Club Achievements

Netherlands – Vrouwen Eredivisie	1×
Netherlands – KNVB Cup	1×
Netherlands/Belgium – BeNe League	2×
Norway – Toppserien	4×
Norway – Norwegian Women's Cup	4×
UEFA Women’s European Championship	1×
FIFA Women's World Cup: Silver Medal	1×
Algarve Cup	1×

Awards

UEFA Women’s Champions League Player of the Match

1×

Ajax Goal of the Month

1×

UEFA Women’s EURO Team of the Tournament

1×

Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau

1×

Stats

Year	Club	AP	GL
2021 - present	Ajax
2018 - 2020	Vålerenga	61	15
2017 - 2018	Twente	23	8
2014 - 2017	LSK Kvinner	65	16
2012 - 2017	Twente	38	26
2007 - 2012	SC Heerenveen	100	13
International Stats
2006 - 2025	Netherlands	248	46