Peter Van der Heyden (born 16 July 1976) is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a left-back.
Club career Van der Heyden was born in Aalst, East Flanders. His former clubs include F.C. Denderleeuw, Eendracht Aalst, VfL Wolfsburg and Mainz 05. On 21 January 2010, the Belgian Jupiler Pro League outfit Club Brugge signed him until 2011, it is his second spell at the club after previously being a squad member between 2000 and 2005.
International career Van der Heyden played 21 times with Belgium and was in the team for the 2002 World Cup. He scored Belgium's second goal in their opening match, a 2–2 draw with Japan in Saitama.
Career statistics International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBelgium200120200251200350200420200530200620200720Total211
Scores and results list Belgium's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Van der Heyden goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Peter Van der HeydenNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 4 June 2002 Saitama Stadium, Midori-ku, Japan 2–2 2–2 2002 FIFA World Cup
Honours Club Brugge Belgian First Division: 2002–03, 2004–05 Belgian Cup: 2001–02, 2003–04; runners-up 2004–05 Belgian Supercup: 2002, 2003, 2004 Bruges Matins: 2000, 2001, 2004 Jules Pappaert Cup: 2005
Belgium FIFA Fair Play Trophy: 2002 World Cup
References
External links
Peter Van der Heyden at the Royal Belgian Football Association