Hieke Zijlstra
Hieke Zijlstra (born 12 August 1981) is a Dutch footballer. She plays as a midfielder or striker for CVV Viboa and has represented the Netherlands national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hieke Zijlstra | ||
| Date of birth | 12 August 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Oldehove, Netherlands | ||
| Position(s) | Midfield | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | CVV Viboa | ||
| Youth career | |||
| CVV Viboa | |||
| – | Velocitas | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2003 | Oranje Nassau, | ||
| 2004 | Chicago Cobras | ||
| 2004 | Charlotte Lady Eagles | ||
| 2004–2006 | Bristol Academy | ||
| 2006–2008 | Be Quick '28 | ||
| 2008-present | CVV Viboa | ||
| National team | |||
| 2000–2003 | Netherlands | 10 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 May 2010 (UTC) | |||
Club career
After starting her career in the Netherlands, Zijlstra moved to America in summer 2003. She played for the Chicago Cobras and Charlotte Lady Eagles, but rejected a scholarship in Florida to sign for English club Bristol Academy in August 2004.[1]
Zijlstra returned to the Netherlands in 2006, where she continued to play.[1]
International career
Zijlstra made her debut for the Netherlands in a 3-2 win in Belgium on 4 October 2000.[1] She scored two goals in 10 appearances, the last of which came against Nigeria on 10 June 2003.[1]
She also went to the 2001 Summer Universiade in Beijing, playing three matches, scoring one goal and winning a silver medal.[1]
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Personal life
Zijlstra is a devout Christian.
References
- "Gegevens" (in Dutch). vrouwenvoetbalgroningen.nl. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- "Profile". onsoranje.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 17 January 2018.