He is on the books of Fiorentina Women and wears shirt number 22. At international level, he features for Netherlands Women. His main role on the pitch is Defender.

Across the Italian Serie A Women 2025-2026, Ilse van der Zanden appeared in 15 matches and averaged 1 tackles, 0.7 interceptions, 3.1 clearances, and 0.3 blocked shots per game.