Personal information | |||
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Full name | Michael James den Heijer [1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 14 April 1996||
Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) [1] | ||
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.
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]
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]
Den Heijer represented New Zealand internationally at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup. [7]
Den Heijer mainly operates as a midfielder and is known for his strength. [8]
Den Heijer is of Dutch descent. [9]
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