Nurija van Schoonhoven

Nurija van Schoonhoven was born on February 8, 1998, in Ulyanovsk, Russia. She made her Women’s Eredivisie debut on November 7, 2015, wearing the shirt of PEC Zwolle. The former youth international then played for PSV, FC Twente, OH Leuven, and FC Utrecht. Since the summer of 2025, Van Schoonhoven has been playing for Ajax.

32% Pressure passes

0% Split passes

0% Crosses

68% Arrived passings

About Nurija

Position	Midfielder
Born	2/8/1998
Nationality	Netherlands
Under contract until	6/30/2028

Played matches season 25/26:
UEFA Women's Europa Cup	1
Eredivisie Women	2

Van Schoonhoven: 'At Ajax, I feel that I can truly be a professional'

Last summer, twelve new players joined Ajax Women. One of them was Nurija van Schoonhoven. The 27-year-old player with Russian roots transferred from FC Utrecht and already feels completely at home in Amsterdam. "Everyone dares to be themselves more and more, and I notice that in myself as well. I drive to the club every day with joy."

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Nurija van Schoonhoven seals move to Ajax

Ajax has reached an agreement with Nurija van Schoonhoven and FC Utrecht regarding the transfer of the midfielder. Van Schoonhoven has signed a contract in Amsterdam running until June 30, 2028.