Vivianne Miedema is one of the names that will always be mentioned when the top strikers in women’s football are mentioned. She has maintained a level of consistency that not many others have been able to achieve with her different clubs and country.
Vivianne plays as a striker for Netherlands national team as well as for Arsenal in the FA Women’s Super League. Even though she is only 28 years old, she has already made achievements that many other veterans in the sport have not made.
Player Profile of Vivianne Miedema- 2021/22
- Full Name: Anna Margaretha Marina Astrid “Vivianne” Miedema
- Date of birth: 15 July 1996
- Age: 28 years old
- Place of birth: Hoogeveen, Netherlands
- Citizenship: Netherlands
- Position: attack – Left Winger
- Foot: both
- Current club: Arsenal W.F.C.
- Joined: June 2017
- Joined From: Bayern Munich
- Contract expires: Jun 30, 2022
- Represented by: FLOWSPORTS
- Sponsorship: Adidas
Biography of Vivianne Miedema
The Dutch footballer was born Anna Margaretha Marina Astrid Miedema on July 15 1996 in Hoogeveen, Netherlands. She was brought up by her parents, René Miedema and Carolien Miedema together with a brother, Lars Miedema who is also a footballer.
The early years of her life were dominated wit memories of football. She grew up watching her father play, just as her brother Lars, and because of this, she was drawn to the sport even before she was 5. She joined HZVV in 2001 and by 2009, she made a move to VV de Weide.
Like other women that have risen to the top of football, Viv started playing with the boys and she continued until she was a teenager. When she was 14, she had the opportunity to either go professional or continue with the boys.
In 2011, she started her professional club career with SC Heerenveen after rejecting many international clubs that wanted her over. He exploits with the team even at that age, attracted the interest of more clubs, but she decided to sign for Bayern Munich in 2014. In 2017, Miedema switched to Arsenal after leaving a remarkable mark in Bayern.
As regards her International career, the Arsenal forward started playing for the Netherlands in 2010 when she wore the country’s colors for the first time for the Under-15 team. That was also the year that she played for the Under-16 team and then in 2011, she started playing for the Netherlands U17 team where she scored a massive 22 goals in only 11 appearances.
In 2013 when she was 17, she started playing for the country at the under-19 level. Interestingly, that was also the year that she was invited to play for the country’s national team. She has represented the Netherlands in different competitions such as the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the 2017 UEFA Women’s European Championship, the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
She is currently representing the country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Japan where she scored 2 goals against the United States in the Quarterfinals to cancel the goals of Samantha Mewis and Lynn Williams. Unfortunately, this was not enough to see them through to the semi-finals of the Olympics after losing out on penalties.
All Interesting Facts To Know About Her
1. Her brother is a professional footballer
As stated, Vivianne is not the only member of her family who plays professionally as her brother, Lars Miedema is also a footballer who plays as a forward for Vélez CF. Currently 24 years old, he is still yet to make it to the Dutch national team.
2. Vivianne Miedema and Lisa Evans are in a relationship
Viv has never made hidden her sexual orientation. She made it known that she is in a relationship with fellow footballer, Lisa Evans who plays for Scotland. The two first met in 2015 when they were playing for Bayern and then they started dating in 2016.
To keep their relationship going, they decided to move to Arsenal together only days apart and are currently living together in London.
3. What makes her one of the best strikers in women’s football?
That she is one of the best strikers in the world is no fluke. She has been referred to as one with killer instincts on the field of play. Viv has been consistent with all the teams she has played and at all levels. She has the following records as a goal scorer:
- Most goals for the Under-17 team with Netherlands (14)
With Arsenal by the end of the 2020/2021 season
- Most FA WSL goals: 60
- Most FA WSL goals at one club: 60
- Most goals in a season: 22
- Most consecutive seasons to score at least 15 goals
- Most goals in a calendar month: 10
- Most FA WSL hat-tricks: 5
- Most goals in a game: 6
Vivianne Miedema currently stands as Netherland’s top goalscorer with 73 goals after 96. She is seconded by Manon Melis who has 59 goals in 136 appearances.
4. She has an impressive net worth
One of the most sought players in women’s football, it is not surprising that Vivianne Miedema has a net worth estimated at $1 million. While her actual salary is not known, it is known that the average player in the club earns around £35,000 annually. she earns much more than that since she is a top player.
More importantly, her net worth is padded by the numerous endorsement deals she has to her name including with brands such as Adidas, Quooker, and Gillette Venus Nederland among others.
5. Close to 40 clubs wanted her signature when she signed for Bayern
Before Vivianne decided to play for Bayern in 2014, it was reported that there were as many as 39 different clubs around the world that tried to have her signature. However, she later chose to German club above others in Europe and America.
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6. she is of average height
The highly talented striker has a height of 5 feet 9inches and a bodyweight of 68 kg.
7. Vivianne has won many trophies
With a career that is laden with many goals, she has helped her different countries and clubs to win many awards in the process. Here are some trophies she has won thus far:
Bayern Munich
- Bundesliga (2014–15, 2015–16)
Arsenal
- FA WSL (2018–19)
- FA WSL Cup (2017–18)
Netherlands
- UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship (2014)
- UEFA Women’s Euro (2017)
- FIFA Women’s World Cup runners-up (2019)
Complete profile of Vivianne Miedema
| Vivianne Miedema | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Anna Margaretha Marina Astrid "Vivianne" Miedema |
| Date of Birth | 15 July 1996 |
| Age | 28 year-old |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Birth place | Hoogeveen, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Education | Johan Cruyff Institute |
| Profession | Professional Football player |
| Playing Posiiton | Forward |
| Clubs | 2001–2009 HZVV 2009–2011 VV de Weide 2011–2014 SC Heerenveen 2014–2017 Bayern Munich 2017– Arsenal 2010–2011 Netherlands U15 2010–2012 Netherlands U16 2011–2012 Netherlands U17 2013 Netherlands U19 2013– Netherlands |
| Father | René Miedema |
| Mother | Carolien Miedema |
| Siblings | Lars Miedema |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Spouse/Partner | Lisa Evans |
| Boyfriend | NA |
| Kids | NA |
| Religion | Christian |
| Estimated Net Worth: | $1milllion |
| Source of net worth | Football career |
| Height | 5feet 9inches(1.75m) |
| Weight | 68kg |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Social media | Instagram |
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