John Gijsbert Alan – Johnny - Heitinga (born 15 November 1983 in Alphen aan den Rijn) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a defender for Dutch national team.
A product of the Ajax Academy, he previously played for AFC Ajax and Atlético Madrid, before signing for Everton in 2009. In 2008, Heitinga was named Dutch Footballer of the Year. Heitinga is set to marry the sister of ex-Chelsea and Liverpool player Bolo Zenden.
Full name: John Gijsbert Alan Heitinga
Date of birth: 15 November 1983
Place of birth: Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands
Height: 1.80 m
Playing position: Defender / Defensive midfielder
- John Heitinga
Club Career: Ajax – Atlético Madrid – Everton
Heitinga previously represented various Youth squads for the Netherlands. He is now a regular player for the Dutch national team, having made his debut in April 2003, and having represented his country at the 2006 World Cup and at two European Championships (2008 and 2004). He will be representing the Netherlands at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa
July 11th, 2010 at 11:47 am
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