Nina Nijstad


Nina Iyobosa Nekpen Nijstad is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eredivisie club PSV and the Netherlands national team.

Club career

Nijstad started her youth career with LAC Frisia 1883, before joining [SC SC Heerenveen (women)|Heerenveen (women)|Heerenveen] in 2018. She made her professional debut for Heerenveen on 12 March 2021 in a 2–6 defeat to Twente.
On 21 March 2023, PSV announced that Nijstad will join the club on 1 July 2023. In April 2024, she extended her contract with the club until June 2028.

International career

Formerly a Netherlands youth international, Nijstad represented the nation from under-19 level. She was part of the Dutch squad which finished fourth at the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
In March 2024, Nijstad received her first call-up to the Netherlands national team. She made her international debut on 25 October 2024 by scoring two goals in a record breaking 15–0 win against Indonesia.

Personal life

Nijstad was born in the Netherlands to a Nigerian father and a Dutch mother. She is a fan of Real Madrid.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
125 October 2024De Vijverberg, Doetinchem, Netherlands10–015–0Friendly
225 October 2024De Vijverberg, Doetinchem, Netherlands12–015–0Friendly

Honours

PSV