Vanessa Susanna
Vanessa Haydee Lisanne Susanna (born 29 July 1997) is a footballer who plays as a forward for Eredivisie club ADO Den Haag. Born and raised in the Netherlands to Aruban parents, she capped for the Netherlands and Aruba at under-15 and senior levels, respectively.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Vanessa Haydee Lisanne Susanna | ||
Date of birth | 29 July 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Tilburg, Netherlands | ||
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | ADO Den Haag | ||
Number | 17 | ||
Youth career | |||
2003–2007 | VV ZIGO | ||
2007–2009 | Willem II | ||
2009–2011 | NOAD | ||
2011–2013 | SC 't Zand | ||
2013–2015 | SV Saestum | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2018 | PSV | 46 | (14) |
2018–2019 | Anderlecht | 7 | (0) |
2019–2020 | London City Lionesses | 11 | (3) |
2020–2021 | Hellas Verona | 14 | (1) |
2021–2022 | Gent | 19 | (5) |
2022– | ADO Den Haag | 14 | (1) |
International career‡ | |||
2011 | Netherlands U15 | 5 | (1) |
2022– | Aruba | 4 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 April 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 April 2022 |
Career
Youth career
As a youth player, she joined the youth academy of Dutch side Saestum where she became their all-time top scorer.[3]
Senior club career
Susanna started her career with PSV in the Netherlands.[4] In 2018, she signed for the Belgian club Anderlecht, helping them win the league.[5] In 2019, Susanna signed for London City Lionesses in England, where she made 17 appearances and scored 3 goals in all competitions.[6]
In 2020, she signed for Italian team Verona. [7] After that, Susanna signed for ADO in the Netherlands.[8] During the 2021/22 season, she scored 5 goals.[9]
International career
She previously played for the Dutch youth national team alongside the likes of Netherlands internationals Vivianne Miedema and Jill Roord.[10]
Style of play
Susanna can operate as an attacking midfielder, winger, or striker, and is known for her ability to take on opponents and hold up the ball, physicality, and speed.[3]
Personal life
She has a tattoo on her legs which has the words "self made" inscribed on it.[11]
References
- "ADO Vrouwen slaat slag met Arubaans international: 'In de eredivisie nog niemand gezien die sneller is'". ad.nl.
- ""Ik wil gewoon knallen!"".
- "Vanessa Susanna in chiusura con l'Hellas Verona". calciofemminileitaliano.it.
- "Vanessa Susanna: "Word er nu wel even moedeloos van"".
- "Susanna verruilt PSV voor RSC Anderlecht". ed.nl.
- "Three leave London City Lionesses". shekicks.net.
- "Vanessa Susanna è il nuovo acquisto dell'Hellas Verona". ilovecalcio24.altervista.org.
- "ALL THE CARIBBEAN FEMALE FOOTBALLERS IN THE WORLD TOP 10 LEAGUE 202223".
- "Wie zijn de topschutters na speeldag 9 van de play-offs in de Super League?". voetbalkrant.com.
- "'Vivianne Miedema was al heel jong héél goed, het is niet verrassend dat zij is waar ze nu is'". sportnieuws.nl.
- "Tilburgse voetbalster is na rondtocht in het buitenland nu weer 'in eigen land': 'Heb hier nog te weinig laten zien'". bd.nl.