Regina van Eijk

Regina Maria Juliana van Eijk is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Eredivisie club [AFC AFC Ajax (women)|Ajax (women)|Ajax]. She is seen as one of the most promising Netherlands youth prospects.

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Club career

Van Eijk started the 2021–22 season as Ajax's third choice goalkeeper, behind Lize Kop and Isa Pothof, but both of them suffered injuries. This led to Van Eijk making her league debut against VV Alkmaar on 8 October 2021. On 2 March 2022, she signed a new contract with the club. On 22 June 2023, it was announced she had signed a one-year contract extension. She won the NOS Sport Award 'Viral of the Year' after she made a sharp observation about Rafael van der Vaart's comments. In the summer of 2024, she signed a three year contract extension with Ajax.

International career

Van Eijk has represented Netherlands at different youth levels. In April 2025, she received her first call-up to the Netherlands national team as a replacement for injured Daphne van Domselaar.

Personal life

Born in the Netherlands, van Eijk is of Hungarian descent through her mother.