Emma Meesseman Biography: Fenerbahçe Star, WNBA Champion & Belgian National Team Leader

Emma Meesseman is a Belgian professional basketball player who currently plays for Fenerbahçe in the Women’s Basketball Super League and EuroLeague Women. Recognized as one of the world’s most talented forwards, Meesseman is a two-time WNBA All-Star, 2019 WNBA Finals MVP, EuroBasket champion, and a central figure for the Belgian national team.

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Emma-Meesseman

Early Life and Background

  • Full Name: Emma Meesseman

  • Date of Birth: May 13, 1993

  • Hometown: Ypres, Belgium

  • Height: 6’4″ (1.93 m)

  • Weight: Not widely published

  • Position: Forward/Center

  • Jersey Number: #11 (national team, club varies)

Professional Career

  • WNBA:

    • Washington Mystics (2013–2020, 2022):

      • Drafted in 2013

      • Two-time All-Star

      • 2019 WNBA Finals MVP

      • Helped Mystics win 2019 WNBA Championship

      • Career averages: 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists per game2

    • Chicago Sky (2022):

      • Averaged 12.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists per game

      • Shot a career-best 57.1% from the field

  • Europe:

    • Fenerbahçe (Turkey, 2022–present):

      • Six-time EuroLeague Women champion

      • Key player for one of Europe’s top clubs

    • Previous clubs:

      • Castors Braine (Belgium), Dynamo Kursk (Russia), UMMC Ekaterinburg (Russia)

International Career

  • Belgian National Team:

    • Olympics:

      • Represented Belgium at multiple Olympics

    • FIBA Women’s EuroBasket:

      • 2023: EuroBasket champion and MVP

      • Consistent starter and leader

    • FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup:

      • 2018: Led Belgium to fourth place

    • 2025 FIBA Women’s EuroBasket:

      • Key player for Belgium in the upcoming tournament

    • Recent international stats:

      • EuroBasket qualifiers: 19.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists per game (2025)8

Achievements & Honors

  • WNBA Champion (2019)

  • WNBA Finals MVP (2019)

  • Two-time WNBA All-Star

  • Six-time EuroLeague Women champion

  • FIBA Women’s EuroBasket champion (2023)

  • FIBA Women’s EuroBasket MVP (2023)

  • FIBA Women’s World Cup fourth place (2018)

  • Belgian national team leader and Olympian

  • Professional player in Turkey, Russia, and the United States

Playing Profile

  • Strengths:

    • Versatility and scoring ability

    • Strong rebounding and playmaking

    • Defensive presence and leadership

    • Clutch performance in big games

  • Style:

    • Aggressive, dynamic forward who excels in both post and perimeter play

    • Brings championship experience and a team-first mentality

FAQs About Emma Meesseman

What position does Emma Meesseman play?
Forward/Center

Which team does she play for?
Fenerbahçe (Turkey); Belgian national team (international)

How old is Emma Meesseman?
32 (born May 13, 1993)

What are her main achievements?
WNBA champion, WNBA Finals MVP, two-time WNBA All-Star, EuroBasket champion and MVP, six-time EuroLeague champion, Olympian

What is her playing style?
Versatile, aggressive forward with strong scoring, rebounding, and leadership

Conclusion

Emma Meesseman is a dominant and accomplished forward whose versatility, leadership, and international success have made her one of the most respected and influential figures in women’s basketball worldwide.
(Age, statistics, and honors are as of June 2025.)