Emma Meesseman Bio
Emma Meesseman is a Belgian forward from Ypres, Belgium. Born May 13, 1993, she is listed at 6-foot-4 and has represented Belgium’s senior national team. Basketball Belgium lists her position as power forward and her club as Fenerbahçe Istanbul of Turkey as of September 11, 2026.
Washington selected Meesseman with the 19th overall pick in the second round of the 2013 WNBA Draft. Her WNBA path includes long stints with the Washington Mystics, a 2022 season with the Chicago Sky, and a 2025 return to the league with the New York Liberty. She helped Washington win the 2019 championship and was named WNBA Finals MVP, becoming the first reserve to earn that honor. Internationally, she captained Belgium during its 2025 EuroBasket title run and was named the tournament’s MVP for a second straight edition. Her game is defined by skilled frontcourt play, patient passing and an unselfish all-around approach.
- Position
- center
- Birth date
- May 13, 1993 (age 33)
- Height
- 6'4"
- Birthplace
- Ypres
- Country
- Belgium
Emma Meesseman Questions & Answers
What position does Emma Meesseman play?
She is a forward, most commonly listed as a power forward.How tall is Emma Meesseman and when was she born?
She is listed at 6-foot-4 (193 cm) and was born on May 13, 1993.Where did Emma Meesseman play before the WNBA?
The WNBA lists ESB Villeneuve-d’Ascq in France and Belgium under her college/country background, reflecting her European development rather than an NCAA college career.When was Emma Meesseman drafted into the WNBA?
The Washington Mystics chose her in the second round of the 2013 WNBA Draft, with the 19th overall selection.What is Emma Meesseman’s signature WNBA accomplishment?
She was the 2019 WNBA Finals MVP after helping the Washington Mystics win the franchise’s first championship. The league identifies her as the first reserve player to win Finals MVP.What has Meesseman achieved with Belgium?
She helped the Belgian Cats retain the EuroBasket title in 2025 and received the tournament MVP award. FIBA described it as her second consecutive EuroBasket MVP honor.Which club is Emma Meesseman listed with?
As of September 11, 2026, Basketball Belgium lists her club as Fenerbahçe Istanbul in Turkey.
