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Veerle Tooske Janna Roos Buurman (Dutch: ; born 21 April 2006) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Chelsea and the Netherlands national team.
Early life
Buurman was born on 21 April 2006 in Bemmel, the Netherlands. She has an older brother and a younger brother who both play football.
Club career
Buurman started playing football at her local club Sportclub Bemmel , where she played with boys until the under-17 team. In 2022, she joined the youth academy of Dutch side PSV, where she started her senior career. On Two years later, she signed for English side Chelsea, before returning on loan to PSV for the 2024–25 season. At the end of that season, she was named Eredivisie Talent of the Year.
International career
Buurman played for the Netherlands national under-20 team at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. On 29 October 2024, she made her debut for the Netherlands national team in a 2–1 friendly win over Denmark.
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Season Stats
3 appearances in the current 2025-2026 Season
0 goals scored in the current 2025-2026 Season
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Milestones
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