Lieke Martens
Lieke Elisabeth Petronella Martens (born 16 December 1992) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for French Division 1 Féminine club Paris Saint-Germain and the Netherlands national team.
Martens began her career at SC Heerenveen in 2009. She moved to VVV-Venlo in 2011, and then to FCR 2001 Duisburg in Germany in 2014. In 2017, she joined FC Barcelona, where she won the UEFA Women's Champions League in 2021. She moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2022.
Martens has made over 100 appearances for the Netherlands national team, scoring over 50 goals. She was part of the team that won the UEFA Women's Championship in 2017 and was named the UEFA Women's Player of the Year Award in the same year.
Martens is known for her dribbling skills, creativity, and goalscoring ability. She has been praised for her ability to create chances for her teammates and for her clinical finishing.
Martens is one of the most decorated female footballers in the world. She has won the UEFA Women's Champions League, the UEFA Women's Championship, the Eredivisie Vrouwen, the KNVB Women's Cup, the DFB-Pokal Frauen, and the NWSL Championship. She has also been named the UEFA Women's Player of the Year Award, the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Award, and the Ballon d'Or Féminin.
Martens is a role model for young girls and women all over the world. She is an inspiration to those who want to play football and achieve their dreams.