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.[2] He appeared in a commercial for New Zealand ice cream brand Tip Top at the age of seven.[3]
Den Heijer attended Kashiwa Sports High School.[4]
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.[5] After that, he signed for New Zealand side Auckland United, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[6]
International career
Den Heijer represented New Zealand internationally at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[7]
Style of play
Den Heijer mainly operates as a midfielder and is known for his strength.[8]
Personal life
Den Heijer is of Dutch descent.[9]
Honours
- Auckland City FC
References
- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ "『プロフェショナルなサッカー選手になりたい』". kiwibreeze.jp.
- ^ "Michael den Heijer - New Zealand Herald article".
- ^ "Michael den Heijer - Soccer King article".
- ^ "Michael den Heijer - Rheinische Post article".
- ^ "Who is in the men's Team of the Month for October?".
- ^ "Michael den Heijer - Nikkan Sports article".
- ^ "Michael den Heijer - Nieuws uit Nijmegen article".
- ^ "Michael den Heijer - Niche Cache article".
External links
- Michael den Heijer at WorldFootball.net
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