Mauro Zijlstra

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

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.

On 4 February 2026, Zijlstra officially joined Persija Jakarta on a two and a half-year contract.

On 22 August 2026, Zijlstra was loaned to fellow Super League club, Arema for the 2026–27 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.

Zijlstra scored his first international goal on 27 March 2026 against Saint Kitts and Nevis during 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

International

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