Anamika Dottin

17 · Midfielder · Dollis Hill FC · Aspiring Premier League Footballer
ABOUT ME

Anamika Dottin

Anamika Dottin, 17, is a rising football talent who plays for her local side, Dollis Hill FC. A dedicated midfielder with natural skill and determination, she has quickly become a standout player for the club, impressing coaches and teammates alike with her energy, vision, and commitment on the pitch. Off the field, Anamika is equally focused, excelling in her studies and proving that she can balance both academic achievement and sporting ambition with discipline and drive.

With dreams of one day playing in the Premier League, Anamika sees her selection for Dollis Hill FC’s newly formed team as a major step forward in her journey. She is thrilled to be part of a squad with big ambitions, sharing her enthusiasm and hard work as the club looks to make its mark locally and beyond. Determined to seize every opportunity, Anamika is already carving out a reputation as a player to watch, blending talent with the hunger to succeed at the highest level.

STATS DASHBOARD

Anamika Dottin

Season overview: 22 appearances, 9 goals, and 7 assists across league and cup. Known for pace, dribbling, and finishing ability. Consistent contributor to the team’s attacking play.
Matches

22 games

Season appearances across league and cup.
Goals

9 goals

Total goals this season across all competitions.
Minutes

1,540 min

Total minutes across all competitions this season.
Assists

7 assists

Total assists this season in league and cup.

FAQs

  1. “You’re balancing studies and high-level football at just 17 — what’s your daily routine, and what sacrifices have you made to keep both on track?”
    Sure.  Most days start before sunrise.  I'm up early to get some revision in before school - I'm working towards my A levels, whilst I'm also training to become a better footballer.  Once my school lessons are finished its straight to training with Dollis Hill FC.  Sessions can run late, so I usually get home shattered, eat, stretch and squeeze in whatever school work is left to do.  Then it's bed and the cycle repeats.  The biggest sacrifices are the things people my age take for granted - spontaneous plans, weekend lie-ins, nights out.  I've had to be ruthless with my time, and sometimes it feels like I'm always chooseing between football, studying and sleep.  But, I'd rather make those choices now than look back wishing I'd pushed harder.  Both matter to me, so I treat it like a job - show up, stay disciplined and keep moving forward.

  2. “Looking back, which match or moment made you realise, ‘I can play at the Premier League level’?”
    It wasn't one massive cup final or anything dramatic.  It was a league match last season where everything just clicked.  I was up against girls who were older, strong and already getting looked at by bigger clubs, and instead of shrinking, I took control of the game. I won my battles, created chances and kept the tempo exactly how I wanted it.  Walking off the pitch, I realised I wasn't just surviving at that level, I was dictating it.  That's the moment I thought, 'if I can do this here, there's no reason I can't push all the way to the Premier League.'  It stopped feeling like a dream and started feeling like a target.

  3. “As a midfielder, how do you see your style evolving over the next few years — are there specific players you model your game on?”
    Right now my game is built on work-rate, quick decision making and keeping the ball moving, but I want to add more control and creativity as I get older.  I'm working on my vision, my passing range and being more brave in the final third, not just linking play, but deciding games.  I study players who run midfields with brains as much as physicality.  I watch a lot of Keira Walsh for her composure and intelligence, Leah Williamson for how she reads danger and starts attacks, and a bit of Declan Rice for that mix of discipline and drive.  I'm not trying to copy anyone outright - more take bits from each and build a style that feels like mine.  Over the next few years, I see myself becoming the type of midfielder who controls matches rather than just fits into them. 

  4. “You’ve had trials with academy sides in London — what was the biggest lesson or feedback you received from those experiences?”
    The biggest lesson was that the jump from grassroots to academy level isn't about talent - it's about intensity and consistency.  At trials the pace is ruthless.  You can't switch off for a second or hide behind anyone.  The feedback I got was clear; my technical ability is there, but i need to trust it more and play with bigger authority.

  5. “If you could have one thing changed in the women’s youth football pathway in England (support, infrastructure, exposure…), what would it be?”
    I'd change the support and visibility for girls playing outside the big academies.  If you're not already in a recognised pathway, it can feel like you're invisible, no matter how hard you're grafting.  Grassroots clubs like mine, Dollis Hill FC, do everything they can, but we're miles behind in resources, coaching access and proper scouting opportunities, until the nldonetworks.com platform came along.  It shouldn't be down to luck or who happens to be watching on the right day.  There needs to be a clearer bridge between grassroots and the pro-set up - more scouts at local matches, more structured development programmes and better facilities for girls who are genuinely pushing to make it.  Talent exists everywhere; it's the pathway that needs to catch up and my club, Dollis Hill FC and the nldonetworks.com platform has helped in this regard.

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