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Height
33 years
Feb 11, 1993
Left
Preferred foot
Netherlands
Country
Position
Primary
defender

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches56%Shot attempts65%Goals97%
Chances created74%Aerial duels won82%Defensive contributions23%
Match stats

Jun 3, 2025

Scotland
D1-1
0
0
0
0
0
Netherlands (W)

Jun 3, 2025

UEFA Women's Nations League A Grp. 1
Scotland (W)
1-1
Bench
2023/2024

Season performance
Minutes played: 441

Shooting

Goals
1
Shots
3
Shots on target
2

Passing

Assists
0
Successful passes
256
Successful passes %
90.8%
Accurate long balls
28
Accurate long balls %
70.0%
Chances created
1

Possession

Duels won
14
Duels won %
73.7%
Aerial duels won
7
Aerial duels won %
77.8%
Touches
321
Touches in opposition box
5
Dispossessed
0
Fouls won
1

Defending

Defensive contributions
29
Tackles
6
Interceptions
4
Blocked shots
3
Fouls committed
3
Recoveries
34
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
5

Discipline

Yellow cards
1
Red cards
0

News

About

Merel van Dongen is a 33-year-old football player who plays as a defender for Monterrey, born on February 11, 1993, who is left-footed. Follow Merel van Dongen on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Merel van Dongen scores highly on Rating compared to defenders in the their league.

Merel van Dongen's 1 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Merel van Dongen's next match is on April 25, 2026 when Monterrey face Tigres (W) in the Liga MX Femenil Clausura.

Explore Merel van Dongen's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Merel van Dongen currently plays for Monterrey.

Merel van Dongen's career has also included time at Atletico Madrid, Real Betis, Ajax, and ADO Den Haag.

On the international stage, Merel van Dongen has represented Netherlands and Netherlands Under 19.

Merel van Dongen is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Jurriën Timber, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan de Vrij, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Luciano Valente, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Justin Bijlow, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lieske Carleer, Daphne van Domselaar, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Renee van Asten, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Lotte Keukelaar, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Victoria Pelova, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Linde Veefkind, Kerstin Casparij, Lynn Groenewegen, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Kayleigh van Dooren, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Daniëlle de Jong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Merel van Dongen has won 9 titles: Copa de la Reina (2022/2023), Trofeo Ramon de Carranza (2022), The Women's Cup (2023), and Supercopa Femenina (2020/2021) with Atletico Madrid, Algarve Cup (2018) with Netherlands, and KNVB Beker Women (2017/2018, 2016/2017) and Eredivisie Vrouwen (2017/2018, 2016/2017) with Ajax.

Merel van Dongen has competed in Liga F, Women's World Cup, and UEFA Women's Nations League A. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Merel van Dongen, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Merel van Dongen to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches56%Shot attempts65%Goals97%
Chances created74%Aerial duels won82%Defensive contributions23%

Career

Senior career

CF Monterrey (Free transfer)Jan 2024 - Jun 2025
5
0
100
10
49
5
75
11
ADO Den HaagJul 2011 - Jun 2012
10
2

National team

65
2
Netherlands Under 19Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
15
4
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Atletico Madrid

Spain
1
Copa de la Reina(22/23)
1
Trofeo Ramon de Carranza(2022)
1
The Women's Cup(2023)

Netherlands

International
1
Algarve Cup(2018)

Ajax

Netherlands
2
KNVB Beker Women(17/18 · 16/17)
2
Eredivisie Vrouwen(17/18 · 16/17)

News

About

Merel van Dongen is a 33-year-old football player who plays as a defender for Monterrey, born on February 11, 1993, who is left-footed. Follow Merel van Dongen on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Merel van Dongen scores highly on Rating compared to defenders in the their league.

Merel van Dongen's 1 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Merel van Dongen's next match is on April 25, 2026 when Monterrey face Tigres (W) in the Liga MX Femenil Clausura.

Explore Merel van Dongen's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Merel van Dongen currently plays for Monterrey.

Merel van Dongen's career has also included time at Atletico Madrid, Real Betis, Ajax, and ADO Den Haag.

On the international stage, Merel van Dongen has represented Netherlands and Netherlands Under 19.

Merel van Dongen is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Jurriën Timber, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan de Vrij, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Luciano Valente, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Justin Bijlow, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lieske Carleer, Daphne van Domselaar, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Renee van Asten, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Lotte Keukelaar, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Victoria Pelova, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Linde Veefkind, Kerstin Casparij, Lynn Groenewegen, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Kayleigh van Dooren, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Daniëlle de Jong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Merel van Dongen has won 9 titles: Copa de la Reina (2022/2023), Trofeo Ramon de Carranza (2022), The Women's Cup (2023), and Supercopa Femenina (2020/2021) with Atletico Madrid, Algarve Cup (2018) with Netherlands, and KNVB Beker Women (2017/2018, 2016/2017) and Eredivisie Vrouwen (2017/2018, 2016/2017) with Ajax.

Merel van Dongen has competed in Liga F, Women's World Cup, and UEFA Women's Nations League A. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Merel van Dongen, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Merel van Dongen to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.