About Hieke Zijlstra
Born 1981. Hieke Zijlstra is a Dutch association football player.
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. 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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Who is Hieke Zijlstra?
Dutch footballer
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Hieke Zijlstra was born on 12 August 1981 in Oldehove.
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Hieke Zijlstra is an association football player.
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Hieke Zijlstra is Dutch.
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