Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage
Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size.
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"I didn't realise in the beginning because it's so normal to be the only, or one of the few, women in the room."
— Dr Suzanne Huurman , Academic
"If you show them you're capable and you're good at what you do, then it's easy that they accept you because it's about quality and performing."
— Dr Suzanne Huurman , Academic
"It's not only your capabilities - if you're a good professional that's one thing, but it's the travel, the lifestyle which can affect your personal life."
— Dr Suzanne Huurman , Academic
Key People
Dr Celeste Geertsema was the first female doctor for a participating team at the 2010 South Africa World Cup.
Dr Silja Schwarz has been a team doctor for the Germany men's football team since 2023.
Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's football team.
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Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size.
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