News release

Elin van Erk puts end to career

Peter Klanke|30.04.2026

Pinoké player Elin van Erk is in her final season. The experienced midfielder, who previously played for Laren, HDM and Victoria, is quitting top hockey after this year. Highlight of her career was the world indoor title at the 2023 World Cup in South Africa.

On Instagram, Van Erk looks back: 'Exactly half of my life I got to play at this level. What a party that was. So many beautiful moments, victories, but also setbacks. All this with wonderful people around me. But now it's really time to say goodbye.'