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Casparij says life beyond football keeps her grounded at Manchester City
Kerstin Casparij says keeping football in perspective and staying connected to life outside the sport help her cope with the demands of being a professional player. The Manchester City defender loves the game, but says it can take over daily life, making support from her partner, family and friends especially important.
The 26-year-old Dutch international helped City win the Women’s Super League and FA Cup last season, scoring three goals and providing seven assists, the joint-highest total in the league. She placed 24th in the Ballon d’Or voting, fifth among defenders, and says friends outside football and her advocacy work help her stay grounded amid frequent scrutiny.
In short
- Casparij says football can take over her life.
- She credits her partner and friends with keeping her grounded.
- She helped City win the league and FA Cup last season.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Manchester City’s Kerstin Casparij: ‘I love football – but it takes over your life’”.