Danique van Ginkel

Danique van Ginkel is a talented 24-year-old defensive midfielder playing for Twente in the UEFA Champions League Women. Hailing from the Netherlands, van Ginkel has quickly established herself as a formidable presence in the midfield, known for her physicality and tactical acumen. Throughout her current Champions League season, she has participated in six matches, amassing a total of 584 minutes of playtime. Her position as a central defensive midfielder allows her to showcase her defensive skills, with impressive possession-adjusted statistics like 6.25 interceptions and 5.45 challenges per game, highlighting her ability to disrupt the opposition's play.

A crucial element of van Ginkel's game is her spatial awareness and ability to progress the play. Her progressive passing distance averages 151.19 meters per game, demonstrating her vision and ability to connect with her teammates effectively. Although her goals per game stand at 0.17, suggesting that scoring is not her primary role, her contributions in breaking up play and initiating transitions are invaluable. With an estimated transfer value of €389K, van Ginkel is recognized for her potential influence on the field, exemplified by a playmaker rank of 2.5, indicating her growing proficiency in shaping the game's flow as a physical defender.