I am Riet Maes, goalkeeper for KAA Gent Ladies. Besides football, science also plays an important role in my life. As a bio-engineering student, I am highly aware of the importance of nutrition in elite sports. The combination of my passion for nutrition and football makes Etixx the ideal partner for me.
Together with Nia Elyn, I provide a monthly update on women’s football through our podcast “Buiten de Lijnen” by Friends of Sports. In addition, I have the opportunity to contribute football analysis for Sporza and Proximus Pickx. This allows me to share my passion for football beyond the pitch and continue to deepen my knowledge of the game.
Through ShePlaysGent, a community that brings together nine women’s sports in Ghent, we aim to inspire, motivate and encourage girls to follow their passion and pursue their sporting dreams to the fullest.
My greatest sporting achievements
- Champion of the Belgian First National Division with Eendracht Aalst
- Represented Belgium at every level of the youth national teams
- Selected for the Red Flames squad in 2023
- Competed in Play-off 1 with KAA Gent Ladies in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 seasons
