Emma Meesseman's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 20, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Emma Meesseman.

Emma Meesseman is a Belgian professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. Drafted by the Washington Mystics in 2013, she has also played for the Belgian national team and various European professional teams. Notably, she was recognized as the 2011 FIBA Europe Young Women's Player of the Year and earned the 2019 WNBA Finals MVP award. Meesseman pursued studies in physical education at Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2011: FIBA Europe Young Women's Player of the Year

In 2011, Emma Meesseman was named the FIBA Europe Young Women's Player of the Year.

2015: Won Russian National League championship

In 2015, Emma Meesseman and UMMC Ekaterinburg won the Russian National League championship.

2015: Breakout Season and All-Star Appearance

In 2015, Emma Meesseman had a breakout season, averaging 11.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, ranking fifth in blocks per game, and adding three-point shooting to her skill set. She also made her first career All-Star game appearance.

April 2016: Won EuroLeague with UMMC Ekaterinburg

In April 2016, Emma Meesseman and UMMC Ekaterinburg won the 2015-16 EuroLeague, Europe's premium basketball competition for women.

July 2017: Scored Career-High 30 Points

On 30 July 2017, Emma Meesseman scored a new career-high of 30 points along with 10 rebounds in a 77–70 victory over the Atlanta Dream.

2017: Led Belgium to EuroBasket Women Bronze Medal

In 2017, Emma Meesseman led Belgium to a bronze medal at EuroBasket Women and was named to the All-Star Five of the tournament.

2018: Won EuroLeague and elected Final Four MVP

In 2018, Emma Meesseman and UMMC Ekaterinburg won the EuroLeague. Meesseman, averaging 19 points in the Final Four tournament, was elected Final Four MVP.

2019: Won EuroLeague with UMMC Ekaterinburg

In 2019, Emma Meesseman and UMMC Ekaterinburg won another EuroLeague title.

2019: Returned to the Mystics and Won Finals MVP

In 2019, Emma Meesseman returned to the Washington Mystics, contributing to their success and earning Finals MVP honors as the Mystics defeated the Connecticut Sun in five games. She became the first European player to be named Finals MVP.

2019: WNBA Finals MVP

In 2019, Emma Meesseman was named the WNBA Finals MVP.

2020: Won Russian National League championship

In 2020, Emma Meesseman and UMMC Ekaterinburg won the Russian National League championship.

2020: Qualified for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

In 2020, the Belgian Cats, with Emma Meesseman, qualified for the Olympic games in Tokyo. She was later also named the TISSOT MVP at the FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Ostend.

2023: Led Belgium to EuroBasket Women Title

In 2023, Emma Meesseman led Belgium to their first ever title in EuroBasket Women, defeating Spain in the final, was named MVP of the tournament and to the All-Star Five of the tournament.

2023: Won EuroLeague Women Championship and Basketball Super League Championship with Fenerbahçe Alagöz Holding

In 2023, Emma Meesseman won the EuroLeague Women championship and the 2022–23 Basketball Super League championship with the Fenerbahçe Alagöz Holding jersey. She was also selected as the regular season MVP in EuroLeague Women and named to the 2022–23 All-EuroLeague First Team.

2025: Led Belgium to a Repeat Second Title in EuroBasket Women 2025

In 2025, Emma Meesseman led Belgium to a repeat second title in EuroBasket Women 2025, beating Spain in the final for a second time in a row, being named a historic back-to-back MVP and was again elected to the All-Star Five of the tournament.