Ashleigh Weerden

Joining from Ajax in the summer of 2024, Suriname international Weerden has proven to be an integral part of Palace's attack.

Born in Amsterdam, Weerden began her footballing journey at nearby SC Buitenboys before joining Ajax’s Centre for Top Sports and Education at the age of 15.

Weerden then spent three seasons at FC Twente Women, finishing runners-up in 2017/18 before winning the Dutch championship the following season. She also made her senior international debut – the first of three caps – in 2019, before departing for Montpellier with eight goals in 67 appearances to her name.

After two years in the south of France, Weerden made a glorious return to Ajax in the summer of 2022, winning the Eredivisie Women in her first season back with the club. She would also lift the Dutch cup the following season, prior to joining Palace.

She had a very strong debut campaign in England, scoring seven goals in 28 appearances.

Weerden scooped two awards in her first season - the TEN Player of the Season for 2024/25 and the Players' Player of the Season award.

She then had an even better campaign in 2025/26, breaking the WSL2 assist record and being voted into the Team of the Season alongside Aimee Everett.

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