Marije ten Brinke entered senior international volleyball as a middle blocker for Netherlands Women’s National Volleyball Team. She was born on April 19, 2004 and is listed at 188 cm. She was included in the senior player group for the 2026 Volleyball Nations League. Ten Brinke has developed as a tall Dutch middle blocker and has added German club experience with SSC Palmberg Schwerin to her national-team pathway.
Middle blockers influence rallies even when they do not touch the ball. By holding an opposing blocker with a quick-attack threat and by moving across the net to form double blocks, they shape both offensive spacing and defensive structure. For Marije ten Brinke, the listed height of 188 cm is relevant context for a role that spends much of its front-row work at the net.
National-team competition places positional responsibilities inside a different rhythm from the club season, with condensed preparation and rapid changes of opponent. The 2026 season places her firmly in senior international competition during the early part of her professional career. Her 2026 selection shows that she had reached senior international level for Netherlands Women’s National Volleyball Team. For Marije ten Brinke, that national-team record sits alongside the longer club career rather than replacing it.
Player Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Marije ten Brinke |
| Date of Birth | April 19, 2004 |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Position | Middle Blocker |
| Height | 188 cm |
| National Team | Netherlands Women’s National Volleyball Team |
| Career Status | Active |