Could you start by telling us where you grew up and what it was like?

I grew up in the east of Holland. And it's lovely. It's not really a city; there are a lot of farms. I was always outside.

What age did you start playing football?

I think eight or nine.

What was the name of your first grassroots team?

Achilles 12.That was my beginner's club. It was really lovely because I always played with the boys. Then I went to FC Twente.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date?

My brothers.

What's been your career highlight to date?

Playing at the World Cup in 2023 when I was 17.

Who are your best friends in football?

Marisa Olislagers, Fieke Kroese, and Aggie Beever-Jones.

Could you name your top three favourite players of all time?

Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and I really like Fermin (Lopez) right now.

Have you got any nicknames?

Wiki.

What do you like to do away from football? How do you switch off?

I love to walk with my dog, of course - drink coffee with friends. But I try to do something to help other people, try to set something up. So that's very nice. It's a nonprofit, and we're just figuring it out right now and building up.

Are you watching any TV series currently?

Young Sherlock Holmes. It's really good. I watched it with a friend of mine.

If we looked at your Spotify playlist, who's dominating your most-played artists of the year?

I love Spanish music. Kapo, Bad Bunny, things like that.

What are your top three holiday destinations, either that you’ve been to or want to visit?

I would love to go with my brothers to Africa. But of the places I've been... Australia, and I really like Switzerland.

If you had guests over for dinner, what would you cook for them?

Sweet potatoes with meat and all the vegetables.

Can you tell the fans something they might not know about you?

Probably, but I can't tell them...

What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?

Keep both feet on the ground no matter what happens, and always help other people.

Finally, what does football mean to you?

Everything. It's my life.