Yara Helderman is a Dutch footballer who plays as a defender. She has developed through some of the most prominent youth academies in the Netherlands.
Her debut for Excelsior was delayed by nearly a year after she suffered a severe ankle injury during the 2022/23 pre-season.
Yara is known for her dead-ball specialty; during her youth years, she was frequently the designated free-kick specialist for her teams.
In her personal life, Yara is in a relationship with fellow professional footballer Julian Baas, who also played for Excelsior Rotterdam.
She is a travel enthusiast and has shared highlights from trips to sun-soaked destinations during her off-season breaks.
| Vrouwen Eredivisie Participant (2022–2026) | 4× |
| KNVB Beker Women Semi-finalist (2023/24) | 1× |
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
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2022
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present
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Excelsior Rotterdam | 53 | 2 |
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2021
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2022
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Feyenoord | 0 | 0 |