She had previously competed in the Netherlands' Eredivisie, winning four titles with Ter Leede and AZ.
[2] Before signing for Ajax in January 2013, De Ridder last played for Turbine Potsdam in Germany's Bundesliga.
[6] Due to a long term knee injury suffered in December 2011,[7] she only played seven Bundesliga matches.
[12] She was a member of the Dutch national team, and played in the 2009 European Championship[13] after making her senior debut on 29 July 2007 against North Korea.
[14] In June 2013 national team coach Roger Reijners selected De Ridder in the Netherlands squad for UEFA Women's Euro 2013 in Sweden.