About
Us
If you played before, if you didn't, if you couldn't ... WFC is made for you ! No matter your age, no matter your level, with us, you can discover football and follow one rule: Have FUN !
The WFC’s vision is: The Sky is the limit
The WFC’s moto is: Our Differences Our Strengths
The WFC’s mission is: Be a Worldwide platform for women to play football
The WFC’s structure is: One NGO, several countries, several teams, ambassadors, female players!
WORLDWIDE
Berivan ÇOLAK BELENTEPE
President
Founder and President of the project, Berivan is a certified UEFA B coach and is combining a full time project director career with coaching at ES16 Paris and Paris Saint Germain Academy..She is also a commissioner at the Women Football Commission of Paris for the French Football Federation. As a part of the Paris Olympic committee, she worked as a football training manager and received the biggest football teams during Paris 2024 and organized their trainings.
She speaks 5 languages fluently, and is driven by helping women through sports and is fighting for stray animals rights.
Turkey
TÜRKIYE
Meltem GÜLŞAH
Games and Players Manager
Meltem Gülşah, the match program planner in Turkey, excels in communication, organization, management, and human relations. She plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and success of our football programs.
TÜRKIYE
Soundous TADJ
Coordinator and Turkey's ambassador
Soundous, Turkey's ambassador and match coordinator of the teams in Istanbul and Turkey, brings her passion for sports and technology to the forefront. An Algerian who speaks four languages, she is known for her good vibes, positive energy, and big smile, inspiring and leading our football community with enthusiasm and warmth.
İSTANBUL
Burçin Coşkun
Game coordinator
Burçin a teacher at Kadırga Primary School. She speaks English and really enjoys playing as a set-up player during the games!
TÜRKIYE
Edanur Demirer
Executive assistant
Eda is the executive assistant and is also called the ChatGPT. Her passions are football, swimming and technology. Her moto is positive thoughts and a big smile always!
TÜRKIYE
Aycan Vefa
Sponsorship and partnership specialist
Aycan works in her family company on logistics and tourism activities. She grew up with sports since her childhood and played football, volleyball and basketball until the end of high school years. She always wanted to play football and says she is able to do this thanks to WFC!
ANTALYA
Gül Çiçekgül
Game Coordinator
Gül is a 34-year-old Financial Advisor and mother of 2 children. She is one of the game coordinators for Antalya in the WFC family. She joined the Women Football Club in May 2024. For the last 4 years, she has been taking part in sports projects and volunteer training programs in addition to her profession.
Spain
BARCELONA
Nduku Edwin Emmanuella
Game Coordinator
Emmanuella is 23 years old and is one of the game coordinators in Barcelona.
She appreciates the discipline and teamwork that sports require. Her enthusiasm for sports keeps her energized and motivates others to stay active too!
UK
UK & FRANCE
Ellie Rothwell
UK Ambassador & Social Media Specialist
Ellie is from Manchester, England, and she manages the social media for WFC while being the ambassador of the UK. She majored in French at university and had the pleasure of moving to Paris in 2023, where she found the WFC. "Every week playing with the girls brought me so much joy, so when the opportunity to be a part of the project came along, I was enthusiastic to join! My preferred position to play is in goal but since playing with the WFC, I have massively increased my confidence in playing in any position on the pitch"
UAE
Zaainab Kamran
UAE Ambassador
UAE Ambassador for the Women Football Club and a passionate advocate for women in sports! As a lawyer with a multicultural background, she's all about promoting social football and encouraging women of all skill levels to give it a try. Since joining WFC, Zainab has been dedicated to making football fun, inclusive, and accessible for women across the UAE. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, she's here to inspire and empower more women to get involved in the game!
Tala Assi
Abu Dhabi Coordinator
This is Tala a vibrant and passionate football player whose love for the game shines both on and off the field. she started playing football since she was 9 years old and participated in different tournaments around the world like Spain and Greece. Her passion for football goes beyond just playing—it’s about the friendships, discipline, and joy that come with being part of a team. She also believes that all players should be always striving to improve and that a strong team connection is key to success. "For me, football is more than a hobby—it’s a way of life!"
France
Adriana Buitrago
Event Manager
"I'm super into sports, especially football. I've been playing since I was a kid, and I've been part of different amateur teams in Colombia, France, and the U.S. Right now, I’m living in France and finishing up my Master’s in Global Sports Business. I’ve worked with several sports organizations, and my most recent experience was at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. I’ve been part of the WFC team since the beginning of 2024"
Eve Chea
Game coordinator
" I'm Eve. I am a mother of four children but above all I am a sports lover, especially football and running (for the past year). It is thanks to the Woman Football Club that I have been able to reconnect with football since I became a mother. I am the Parisian coordinator of the WFC"
Nil Eyüboğlu
Partnership Executive
This is Nil, Mediterranean mix of France,Turkey and Italy based in Paris and working in the humanitarian aid sector. Proud member of the WFC since the early days in Barcelona and then in Istanbul and now extremely happy and proud to be part of the Paris board. Looking forward to more games, more fun and more and more women joining the team !
Sadie Riley
Newcomers and players manager
" I'm a Canadian living in Paris after spending the last few years in California. I grew up playing soccer (football!) for fun, and have been overjoyed to have found my community with WFC. During the day, I work with clients globally in engaging their social and environmental impact, ensuring we are building a more connected world. With WFC, my goal is to continue to build an incredibly open, energetic and international team, and to welcome new members to join us."
Aurélia Chow
Expansion Manager
Aurélia has been playing football since she was 12 years old. She first discovered the sport when her school organized a "World Cup" event for all. Since then, she has been passionate about the game of football, organizing games with her friends and played in her high school women's team. She hopes this sport touches more and more girls and women !
