Mauro Nils Zijlstra (born 9 November 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Super League club Arema, on loan from Persija Jakarta. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Indonesia national team.
Club career
Volendam Zijlstra joined FC Volendam from NEC Nijmegen in June 2024.
On 19 December 2024, he made his first team debut as a substitute in a 2–0 loss against Rijnsburgse Boys in the KNVB Beker. Approximately one month later, Zijlstra made his league debut in a match against FC Eindhoven.
Persija Jakarta
On 4 February 2026, Zijlstra officially joined Persija Jakarta on a two and a half-year contract.
Loan to Arema On 22 August 2026, Zijlstra was loaned to fellow Super League club, Arema for the 2026–27 season. On 4 September 2026, Ziljstra made his debut for the club as a substitute playing in the 81th minute, and scored his first professional goal, three minutes later in a 4–0 victory against Isenmulang Kalteng in the opening of the season.
International career In July 2025, it was announced that Zijlstra had decided to represent Indonesia at international level. On 3 September 2025, he received a call-up from Indonesia national team for two friendlies against Chinese Taipei and Lebanon. On 5 September 2025, he made his debut in a friendlies match against Chinese Taipei in a 6–0 win.
On 27 March 2026, Zijlstra scored his first international goal against Saint Kitts and Nevis in the 2026 FIFA Series at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
Personal life Born in the Netherlands, Zijlstra is of Indonesian descent.
On 29 August 2025, Zijlstra officially obtained Indonesian citizenship.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVolendam2024–25Eerste Divisie601000702025–26Eredivisie00000000Persija Jakarta2025–26Super League40–0040Arema (loan)2026–27Super League11000011Career total1111000121
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoals Indonesia202530202621Total51
Scores and results list Indonesia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Zijlstra goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Mauro Zijlstra No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition 1 27 March 2026 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 4 4–0 4–02026 FIFA Series
Honours Volendam Eerste Divisie: 2024–25
Indonesia FIFA Series runner-up: 2026
See also List of Indonesia international footballers born outside Indonesia
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