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New Zealand footballer (born 1996)

Michael den Heijer
Personal information
Full name Michael James den Heijer
Date of birth (1996-04-14) 14 April 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Auckland, New Zealand
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team Auckland City
Number 25
Youth career
2014 Kashiwa Reysol
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2014 Wanderers SC 13 (0)
2015–2016 Auckland City 16 (0)
2016–2019 NEC 0 (0)
2019–2020 DFS
2020 1.FC Kleve 7 (2)
2022 Auckland United 29 (5)
2023– Auckland City 9 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Michael James den Heijer (born 14 April 1996) is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a midfielder for Auckland City.

Early life and education

Den Heijer started playing football at the age of five. He appeared in a commercial for New Zealand ice cream brand Tip Top at the age of seven.

Den Heijer attended Kashiwa Sports High School.

Club career

In 2020, Den Heijer signed for German side 1.FC Kleve, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players. After that, he signed for New Zealand side Auckland United, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players.

International career

Den Heijer represented New Zealand internationally at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Style of play

Den Heijer mainly operates as a midfielder and is known for his strength.

Personal life

Den Heijer is of Dutch descent.

Honours

Auckland City FC

References

  1. ^ "FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023™: List of Players: Auckland City FC" (PDF). FIFA. 6 December 2023. p. 3. Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 December 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  2. "『プロフェショナルなサッカー選手になりたい』". kiwibreeze.jp.
  3. "Michael den Heijer - New Zealand Herald article". 8 December 2015.
  4. "Michael den Heijer - Soccer King article". 8 December 2015.
  5. "Michael den Heijer - Rheinische Post article".
  6. "Who is in the men's Team of the Month for October?".
  7. "Michael den Heijer - Nikkan Sports article".
  8. "Michael den Heijer - Nieuws uit Nijmegen article".
  9. "Michael den Heijer - Niche Cache article".

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