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Anouk Dekker Retires, Reflects on Women's Football Legacy

5/27/2025

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Anouk Dekker, the 38-year-old former Dutch international footballer, has hung up her boots after an illustrious career from 2009 to 2021. With 87 caps to her name, she celebrated a European Championship victory in 2017 and a remarkable journey to the 2019 World Cup final. Reflecting on her journey, Dekker feels grateful to have been part of a transformative era for women's football in the Netherlands.

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Anouk Dekker, the 38-year-old former Dutch international footballer, has hung up her boots after an illustrious career from 2009 to 2021. With 87 caps to her name, she celebrated a European Championship victory in 2017 and a remarkable journey to the 2019 World Cup final. Reflecting on her journey, Dekker feels grateful to have been part of a transformative era for women's football in the Netherlands.