NUMBER SEVEN SPORTS
Welcome to the home of NUMBER SEVEN SPORTS, a Dutch based athlete management company that represents soccer players during their professional careers as well as exploring commercial opportunities with them.
NUMBER SEVEN SPORTS was founded in 2022 by Paul de Koning and Tom Maas, about whom you can read more here.
The United States has been the benchmark for decades especially in women’s soccer and is worldwide considered as the undisputed most successful international team. In just the last 30 years alone the US women’s national team has collected an incredible amount of accolades, boasting Four World Cups, four Olympic gold medals and nine CONCACAF Gold Cups.
And even today, the US college system produces a ridiculous amount of talented players annually looking to be drafted. Unfortunately, with only a limited number of spots available, many athletes feel forced to turn to their work careers instead. One of the reasons why Number Seven Sports was founded is to provide college graduates with an alternative in Europe. With the presence of a number of strong leagues, you can still achieve your dream of becoming a professional overseas, all while experiencing a totally different culture.
Latest news
Diana Hilhorst inks Fortuna Sittard deal
Sara Vijfhuizen will be joined by left back Diana Hilhorst at Fortuna Sittard for the 2024/2025 campaign. The Dutch left back has agreed to join the club from the Eredivisie, which finished fourth last season. Hilhorst graduated from The University…
Sara Vijfhuizen signs first contract in the Netherlands
Dutch defender Sara Vijfhuizen has signed her first contract after graduating from Providence College last year. The center back has signed with Eredivisie side Fortuna Sittard, who finished fourth in the 2023/2024 season. Before returning to the Netherlands, Vijfhuizen started…
Trinidad and Tobago international Christa Waterman joins Number Seven Sports
Trinidad and Tobago international Christa Waterman has chosen Number Seven Sports to represent her, as she seeks her first professional opportunity in Europe. Waterman’s college career has been nothing short of impressive. The defender from Perry Hall, Maryland, started her…
Eef Kerkhof returns to Dutch side SC Heerenveen
Midfielder Eef Kerkhof has signed with Dutch side SC Heerenveen for the 2024/2025 campaign. She returns to the club she left before her American adventure with the University of Memphis. After two seasons in the Eredivisie, Kerkhof spent her graduate…
Lauren Bonavita partners with Number Seven Sports
Former University of Massachusetts Amherst forward Lauren Bonavita is the latest addition to the Number Seven Sports portfolio. The striker is currently under contract with Mitchelton Football Club in Australia. During her five year college career with the Minutewomen Lauren…
Tami Groenendijk extends contract with FC Utrecht
Dutch attacker Tami Groenendijk has extended her contract with Eredivisie side FC Utrecht. After returning from her season in the United States, in which she played for the Tyler Apaches, Tami signing her first professional contract with FC Utrecht. Utrecht,…
Sara Vijfhuizen becomes Number Seven Sports athlete
Dutch defender Sara Vijfhuizen has joined Number Seven Sports. The Providence center back has recently graduated from the Rhode Island college and has her sights now set on her first professional contract. Vijfhuizen, who first attracted national attention after receiving…
Tami Groenendijk signs with Number Seven Sports
FC Utrecht player Tami Groenendijk has signed with Number Seven Sports. The Dutch attacker returned from the US last summer after playing for Tyler Junior College in Texas. Tyler Junior College is one of the most exciting programs within the…
Diana Hilhorst waves goodbye to Cardinal crowd
University of Incarnate Word defender Diana Hilhorst has joined Number Seven Sports. The Dutch left back has recently graduated from the university in Texas and is looking for her first professional contract this summer. Hilhorst graduated from Incarnate Word recently,…
Amanda Cassidy Inks First Professional Deal
Former Loyola University Chicago midfielder Amanda Cassidy has signed her first professional contract with Portuguese top flight side Valadres Gaia, where she will wear the number five shirt. Cassidy graduated from Loyola in December, where she has been a standout…
Service
At NUMBER SEVEN SPORTS, we invest in our players’ wellbeing and assist them with personal guidance as well as career planning. In addition to this, we represent our athletes on all commercial levels, making sure that they maximize their potential both athletically and economically. Our strong network and years of experience makes us the ideal destination for your professional career. A confident and business partner in one, that is our promise.
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Athletes
Christa Waterman
Former University of Maryland and Trinidad and Tobago international Christa Waterman in action for the Terrapins.
Lauren Bonavita
Lauren Bonavita in action for the University of Massachussetts Amherst, before singing professionally in Australia with Mitchelton Football Club.
Sara Vijfhuizen
NAIA All-America Honorable Mention and former Providence Friars defender Vijfhuizen and current player of Dutch professional soccer club Fortuna Sittard.
Tami Groenendijk
Tami Groenendijk celebrating scoring for FC Utrecht. The former Tyler Apache is currently in her first professional season in the Azerion Vrouwen Eredivisie.
Diana Hilhorst
Former Univesity of Incarnate Word defender Diana Hilhorst during her debut with Fortuna Sittard in the Dutch Eredivisie.
Amanda Cassidy
Former Loyola University Chicago midfielder Amanda Cassidy, where she started 69 out of 88 games, scoring 12 goals and producing 7 assists in action for Valadares Gaia FC.
Inge Konst
Inge Konst, former midfielder of the University of Louisiana Monroe, scored 21 goals for the Warhawks during her three year stay with the program. Her constant outstanding performance resulted in her being included in the NWSL Top 50 Draft List and her first professional contract with Racing Power FC in Portugal.
Nicole Panis
All smiles from the 2022 and 2023 Southland Conference Goalkeeper of the Year Nicole Panis. At Lamar University, the former Ajax Amsterdam goalkeeper performed at an incredibly consistent level and was listed by the United Soccer Coaches Association as a player to watch. Her outstanding college performance resulted in her first professional contract with CS…
Eef Kerkhof
Former University of Memphis midfielder Eef Kerkhof at Dutch Eredivisie club PEC Zwolle. The dynamic athlete played an integral part in a historical campaign for the Tigers in which they were crowned American Athletic Conference Champions and reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
Katie Soderstrom
Alll smiles from 2022 All-Big East First Team and 2023 USL W League champion Katie Soderstrom, who is showing off her new colors as she starts her adventure at Odense Boldklub Q in Denmark.
Carla Morich
Former Old Dominion University and German youth international Carla Morich in action for Hamburger SV. During her final year in Virginia, Morich was named in the VaSID All-State First Team, First Team All-Conference and All-Sun Belt Tournament Team.
Anne Ibey
Canadian winger Anne Ibey in action for Niagara University. The left footed attacker has her name strongly carved into the schools history books, graduating as 7th in all time goals and 9th in all time points at the Purple Eagles. In the upcoming season, she will play for RIK Karlskoga in Sweden.
About us
Han de Koning
Chief Financial Officer
Han@numbersevensports.com
Tom Maas
Managing Director US
Tom@numbersevensports.com
Paul de Koning
Managing Director EU
Paul@numbersevensports.com
Both Paul and Tom are no strangers when it comes to college athletics.
While Paul was captain of the men’s soccer team at LIU Brooklyn in 2007, Tom was the men’s soccer captain at Tiffin University in 2018, winning both the GMAC as well as the GMAC Conference Tournament.
In recent years, together they have guided over hundreds of talented athletes to the US, all while creating a very strong network with clubs in Europe. Unsurprisingly, they are no strangers when it comes to negotiating deals, career management and personal guidance.
Interested in meeting Paul or Tom? Feel free to reach out now and they look forward to discussing your options with you soon.
