Louise Quinn will captain the Republic of Ireland as she wins her 100th international cap in Monday's friendly against Morocco in Marbella.
"Louise is a superb footballer and a brilliant person," Pauw said.
She added: "She is someone who gives absolutely everything to her career, to her team-mates and for her country.
"The fighting spirit that she has is exactly what this Ireland team is all about so it is not a surprise she is a key part of it.
