Olislagers signs up with Brighton and Hove Albion

Brighton and Hove Albion have announced the signing of Marisa Olislagers from FC Twente. The 23-year-old defender is the club’s first signing of the summer transfer window.

Managing director Zoe Johnson expressed her enthusiasm about the new addition: “We are pleased to announce Marisa as our first signing of the summer transfer window. She’s a versatile defender who will complement our squad well. She already possesses the experience of winning trophies at a young age, and we’re eager to see what she can add to the team in the forthcoming season.”

Olislagers has had a successful career so far, winning nine domestic trophies during her four seasons at FC Twente. These include three Eredivisie titles, three Eredivisie Cups, two Super Cup Women trophies, and the Dutch Women’s Cup.

She began her professional career with ADO Den Haag in 2018, where she spent two seasons before joining FC Twente in 2020. Olislagers has also represented the Netherlands at various youth levels and made her senior debut in November 2021.