Lize Kop, the Dutch international goalkeeper, has transferred from Leicester City to Tottenham Hotspur. The move was officially announced on January 15, 2025.
She has signed a contract with Tottenham that will keep her at the club until June 2028.
Kop made 17 appearances for Leicester City since joining them in August 2023, notably including a match that helped Leicester reach the FA Cup semifinals.
This transfer is seen as a significant acquisition for Tottenham, bolstering their goalkeeper options.
Lize Kop, a Dutch professional football player, has had several notable highlights in her career.
Lize Kop highlights
Kop made her league debut for Ajax against Achilles ’29 on September 3, 2017. She played her 100th game for Ajax in a match against ADO Den Haag on January 24, 2023. During her time with Ajax, she was part of two Eredivisie championship teams and made over 100 senior career appearances across all competitions.
International Debut and Tournaments: Kop made her international debut for the Netherlands in 2019 during the Algarve Cup against Poland.
She was included in the Dutch squad for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, although she had to withdraw from training camps due to fitness issues.
She was also part of the Netherlands provisional squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and was included in the squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics.
In August 2023, Kop signed with the Women’s Super League club Leicester City on a three-year deal. She made her league debut for Leicester against Everton on January 28, 2024.
Throughout her career, Kop has been known for her performances in goal, with stats and ratings available from various platforms like Sofascore, where she notably received a 7.4 rating in a match against Chelsea FC Women in 2024/25.
These highlights showcase Kop’s progression from a promising talent in the Netherlands to an international goalkeeper competing in one of the top leagues in women’s football.
