Ellen Hoog facts for kids

Ellen Marijn Hoog (born March 26, 1986) is a famous former field hockey player from the Netherlands. Many people think she is one of the best Dutch hockey players ever. She played as a midfielder and was known for her amazing skills on the field.

Quick facts for kids
Ellen Hoog

Hoog in 2009
Personal information
Full name	Ellen Martijn Hoog
Born	(1986-03-26) 26 March 1986 (age 39) Bloemendaal, Netherlands
Height	1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight	54 kg (119 lb)
Playing position	Midfield
Senior career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2002–2007	SCHC
2007–2017	AH&BC
National team
Years	Team	Apps (Gls)
2004–2016	Netherlands	232 (60)
Medal record Women's field hockey Representing the  Netherlands Olympic Games Gold 2008 Beijing Team Gold 2012 London Team Silver 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team World Cup Gold 2006 Madrid Gold 2014 The Hague Silver 2010 Rosario European Championship Gold 2005 Dublin Gold 2009 Amstelveen Gold 2011 Gladbach Silver 2007 Manchester Silver 2015 London Bronze 2013 Boom Champions Trophy Gold 2004 Rosario Gold 2005 Canberra Silver 2010 Nottingham Bronze 2006 Amstelveen Bronze 2009 Sydney Bronze 2014 Mendoza

Ellen Hoog's Hockey Journey

Ellen started playing field hockey when she was seven years old. By age 16, in 2002, she played her first senior game. This was for the Stichtse Cricket en Hockey Club in Bilthoven. She joined the Netherlands women's national field hockey team in 2004 when she was 17. She played in 232 matches for her country and scored 60 goals.

Olympic Games Success

Ellen won two Olympic gold medals with her team. The first was in 2008 at the Beijing Olympics. The second was in 2012 at the London Olympics. She also earned a silver medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

World Cup and European Wins

In August 2005, Ellen became a European champion in Dublin. Later that year, she won the Champions Trophy in Canberra. She was part of the Dutch teams that won the Women's Hockey World Cup in 2006 and 2014. She was even named the best player of the 2014 World Cup.

Penalty Shootout Hero

Ellen Hoog made history in 2012. She was the first player to win a major championship game with a penalty shootout. This happened in the 2012 Summer Olympics semi-final against New Zealand. She did it again in 2016, taking the winning shot against Germany in the Olympic semi-final.

Retirement from Hockey

Ellen stopped playing for her national team in 2016. She then retired from playing club hockey in May 2017. Her last club was Amsterdamsche Hockey & Bandy Club.

Ellen Hoog's Playing Style

Ellen Hoog was known for her special way of shooting. She was very good at the "reverse stick" shot. She was also strong and accurate with her forehand shot. This skill helped her score many goals, especially from penalty corners. Her quick speed and ability to change direction made her one of the most dangerous midfielders in the world.

Ellen Hoog's Life Off the Field

In August 2015, Ellen released a book called In perfecte conditie. This means "In perfect condition." After ending her professional hockey career, Ellen married her long-term boyfriend in June 2017. She became a mother in February 2019 when her daughter was born.

Ellen Hoog's Achievements

Netherlands women's national field hockey team

• Olympic Gold Medal: 2008, 2012
• Women's Hockey World Cup: 2006, 2014
• Hockey Champions Trophy: 2004, 2005
• Women's EuroHockey Championship: 2005, 2009, 2011
• Women's FIH Hockey World League: 2012–13

AH&BC

• Women's Hoofdklasse Hockey: 2008–09, 2012–13

Individual Awards

• Best player of the tournament: 2014 Women's Hockey World Cup
• FIH Player of the Year: 2014