Mauro Zijlstra
.jpg) Zijlstra playing for Volendam in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mauro Nils Zijlstra | ||
| Date of birth | 9 November 2004[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Zaandam, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Forward[1] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Persija Jakarta | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2019 | AZ | ||
| 2019–2023 | AFC | ||
| 2023–2024 | NEC | ||
| 2024–2026 | Volendam | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2026 | Volendam | 6 | (0) |
| 2026– | Persija Jakarta | 1 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2025– | Indonesia U23 | 4 | (1) |
| 2025– | Indonesia | 3 | (0) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15 February 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 15 February 2026 | |||
Mauro Nils Zijlstra (born 9 November 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Super League club Persija Jakarta. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Indonesia national team.[2]
Club career
Zijlstra joined FC Volendam from NEC Nijmegen in June 2024.[3]
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.[4]
International career
In July 2025, it was announced that Zijlstra had decided to represent Indonesia at international level.[5] On 3 September 2025, he received a call-up from Indonesia national team for two friendlies against Chinese Taipei and Lebanon.[6] On 5 September 2025, he made his debut in a friendlies match against Chinese Taipei in a 6–0 win.[7]
Personal life
Born in the Netherlands, Zijlstra is of Indonesian descent.[8][9][10]
On 29 August 2025, Zijlstra officially obtained Indonesian citizenship.[11]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 9 May 2025[12]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Volendam | 2024–25 | Eerste Divisie | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025–26 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Persija Jakarta | 2025–26 | Super League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
International
- As of match played 11 October 2025
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | |
Honours
Volendam
See also
References
- ^ a b c Mauro Zijlstra at WorldFootball.net
- ^ Times, I. D. N.; Oktyandito, Yogama Wisnu. "Profil Mauro Zijlstra, Striker Muda Potensial bagi Indonesia". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Selectie Jong FC Volendam rond; acht nieuwe versterkingen" (in Dutch). FC Volendam. 27 June 2024. Archived from the original on 27 June 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Mauro Zijlstra, Energi Muda Untuk Mimpi Besar Persija". Persija.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ^ "Erick Konfirmasi Zijlstra Jadi Calon Pemain Naturalisasi Baru Timnas". cnnindonesia.com (in Indonesian). 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Daftar 30 Pemain Timnas Indonesia untuk FIFA Matchday September 2025: Patrick Kluivert Panggil 3 Nama Baru!". bola.okezone.com (in Indonesian). 3 September 2025.
- ^ "Indonesia Vs Taiwan: Debut Zijlstra & Jonathans Bersama Garuda". sport.detik.com (in Indonesian). 6 September 2025.
- ^ Widiastuti, Rina (13 September 2024). "Profil Mauro Zijlstra, Pemain Keturunan Bandung yang Akan Datang ke Indonesia Urus Naturalisasi". Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Timnas Indonesia Memanggil, Mauro Zijlstra Bongkar Sendiri Perkembangan Naturalisasinya". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). 16 September 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ NusaBali. "Mauro Zijlstra Akui Jalani Proses Naturalisasi". www.nusabali.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Mauro Zijlstra Resmi Jadi WNI". cnnindonesia.com (in Indonesian). 29 August 2025.
- ^ Mauro Zijlstra at Soccerway. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
External links
- Mauro Zijlstra at WorldFootball.net