Marco van der Heide

Marco van der Heide (born 12 January 1989) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.

In the summer of 2011, Van der Heide signed his first professional contract with SC Cambuur. He came from Flevo Boys. Before that he played in the First Division for Drachtster Boys. PEC Zwolle also wanted to sign him, but Van der Heide chose to join Cambuur instead.

A lingering groin injury sidelined him for months during the 2011-2012 First Division season. He didn't make his debut until March 2, 2012, in a home match against FC Volendam (4–1). He capped his substitute appearance with a goal.

The following season, his groin continued to bother him, forcing him to be substituted in the first eight matches of the season. He scored three goals, including the winners against nearest rivals FC Volendam (1–2) and Sparta Rotterdam (3–2). In the home match against FC Dordrecht, Van der Heide collided heavily with Josimar Lima. He suffered a severe concussion and was forced to end his career. In December 2013, Cambuur and Van der Heide parted ways, effective immediately.

Four seasons later, he resumed playing football at the amateur level, first for two seasons with Oranje Nassau and then for four seasons with ACV Assen in the Third Division.

After his career, Van der Heide wrote the book 'Talent van Morgen' together with Bart Heuvingh about talent development in sports , became an editor at the coaching magazine De Voetbaltrainer , and started working as a scouting assistant for professional clubs.