Hieke Zijlstra (born 12 August 1981) is a Dutch footballer. She played as a midfielder or striker for clubs in the Netherlands, the United States and England, and has represented the Netherlands national team.
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.
Zijlstra returned to the Netherlands in 2006, where she continued to play.
International career Zijlstra made her debut for the Netherlands in a 3–2 win in Belgium on 4 October 2000. She scored two goals in 10 appearances, the last of which came against Nigeria on 10 June 2003.
She also went to the 2001 Summer Universiade in Beijing, playing three matches, scoring one goal and winning a silver medal.
International goals Scores and results list the Netherlands goal tally first. Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 20 March 2001 Gemeentelijk Stadion, Kontich, Belgium 2–0 4–0 Friendly 2. 9 April 2001 Sportpark De Pas, Elst, Netherlands 1–0 1–1 Friendly
Personal life Zijlstra is a devout Christian.
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