Liesbeth Migchelsen facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Liesbeth Migchelsen | ||
| Date of birth | 11 March 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Harderwijk, Netherlands | ||
| Date of death | 27 May 2020 (aged 49) | ||
| Place of death | Harderwijk, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| VVOG | |||
| Puck Deventer | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –2000 | SV Saestum | ||
| 2000–2005 | FFC Heike Rheine | ||
| 2005–2007 | SV Fortuna Wormerveer | ||
| 2007–2009 | AZ Alkmaar | 41 | (8) |
| International career | |||
| 1990–2008 | Netherlands | 97 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Liesbeth Migchelsen was a talented Dutch footballer. She played as a defender for many years. Liesbeth was born on March 11, 1971, and passed away on May 27, 2020. She played for the Dutch national team an amazing 97 times! She was also the sister of another footballer, Theo Migchelsen.
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Liesbeth's Football Journey
Liesbeth Migchelsen played for several football clubs during her career. She played in Germany for a team called FFC Heike Rheine. In the Netherlands, she played for S.V. Fortuna Wormerveer and AZ Alkmaar.
After she stopped playing, Liesbeth became a coach. She coached the Australian W-League team Canberra United. She led the team from 2013 to 2014.
Playing for the Netherlands
Liesbeth was a very important player for the Dutch national team. She played 97 games for her country between 1990 and 2008. During her time with the national team, she scored 7 goals. These goals came in different matches, including friendly games and important qualification matches for big tournaments.
Awards and Achievements
Liesbeth Migchelsen and her teams won several important awards during her career. These awards are called "Honours" in football.
Club Honours
- SV Saestum: Liesbeth won the Dutch Championship with SV Saestum in the 1999–2000 season. This means her team was the best in the Netherlands that year.
- SV Fortuna Wormerveer: She also won the Dutch Cup with SV Fortuna Wormerveer in the 2005–2006 season. This is another major cup competition in the Netherlands.
- AZ Alkmaar: With AZ Alkmaar, Liesbeth won the Eredivisie title twice! She helped her team become champions in the 2007–2008 and 2008–2009 seasons. The Eredivisie is the top women's football league in the Netherlands.
