Romy Speelman (born 24 October 2000) is a Dutch former

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who played as a

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Club career

First spell at ADO Den Haag

Speelman made her league debut against

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on 11 November 2016. She scored her first league goal against PSV on 29 October 2017, scoring in the 33rd minute.

Twente

On 24 April 2019, it was announced that Speelman would join Twente. She made her league debut against

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on 23 August 2019. She scored her first league goal against

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on 21 March 2021, scoring in the 90th+2nd minute.

Second spell at ADO Den Haag

On April 26 2021, Speelman was announced at ADO Den Haag. She made her league debut against

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on 29 August 2021. Speelman scored her first league goal against Twente on 6 May 2022, scoring in the 50th minute. On 7 May 2022, Speelman retired to focus on her social career.

International career

Speelman made her international debut against China U19s on 19 January 2018.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Speelman, Romy Living people Dutch women's footballers Eredivisie (women) players 2000 births Sportspeople from Rijswijk Women's association football midfielders ADO Den Haag (women) players Footballers from South Holland 21st-century Dutch sportswomen