Considered one of most exciting talents in the women’s game, she is already a regular in Ajax’s first-team and is making waves on the international scene.
But her rise to the top of the women’s game has been no accident, and it’s only just getting started.
Speaking to CNN Sport, her father recalls Yohannes playing soccer with her brothers in the basement of the house, which he had converted into a small pitch with goals at either side.
After joining the club’s academy, she worked up the ranks and earned her first contract with the senior women’s team in 2023.
Emerging at AjaxDuring her first season with the senior team, Yohannes struck up a close bond with teammate Ashleigh Weerden – who has since signed for English side Crystal Palace.
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