Veerle Buurman has been named Johan Cruijff Talent of the Year during the Eredivisie Awards. The nineteen-year-old defender had a rock-solid season, played everything there is to play and was also called up several times for the Orange Lionesses.
In the category 'Johan Crujff Talent of the Year' season 2024-2025 Veerle Buurman was one of the five nominees. She left behind Lynn Groenewegen (FC Twente), Daliyah de Klonia (Ajax), Danique Tolhoek (Ajax) and Toko Koga (Feyenoord). The central defender stood out this season for her calmness on the ball, game insight and speed. She was a stable force in defense and proved her worth once again in last weekend's Eredivisie Cup final. In the 120thminute , she brought PSV alongside FC Twente with a header, forcing an extension. Through penalty kicks, the final victory was eventually clinched.
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Veerle received the award Monday night during the annual Eredivisie Awards, where the best players and players of the season receive an award. The coaches chose the talent of the year.