Mandy van den Berg
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Mandy van den Berg is a Dutch female international football defender. She plays club football in the Eredivisie Vrouwen
for ADO Den Haag.
. After winning 22 caps at Under-19 level, van den Berg debuted for the senior Netherlands women's national football team
on 15 December 2010. She replaced captain Daphne Koster
for the second half of a 3–1 win over Mexico
during a friendly tournament in Brazil
.
Eredivisie (women)
Starting in 2007, the Eredivisie is the first professional football league for women in the Netherlands. Unlike its male equivalent, the Eredivisie for women is smaller currently featuring only eight teams....
for ADO Den Haag.
International career
Van den Berg began playing football aged six and was called up for the Netherlands Under-17 team while still at school in her native NaaldwijkNaaldwijk
Naaldwijk is a town in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about 10 km southwest of The Hague.Naaldwijk lies in the heart of Westland. The largest economic sector is greenhouse horticulture...
. After winning 22 caps at Under-19 level, van den Berg debuted for the senior Netherlands women's national football team
Netherlands women's national football team
The Netherlands women's national football team represents the Netherlands in international women's football. The team played the first women's international recognized by FIFA, on 17 April 1971 against France.-World Cup record:-Current squad:...
on 15 December 2010. She replaced captain Daphne Koster
Daphne Koster
Daphne Helena Koster is a Dutch football defender, currently playing for Telstar in the Vrouwen Eredivisie. She has also played in the WPS for Sky Blue FC.She is the captain of the Dutch national team.-References:...
for the second half of a 3–1 win over Mexico
Mexico women's national football team
The Mexico women's national football team represents Mexico in international women's football competition and is controlled by the Mexican Football Federation. In the 1970s, the team gained popularity, with Mexico finishing 3rd in a unofficial Women's World Cup held in Italy...
during a friendly tournament in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
.