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Barendrecht

Dennis van der Heijden

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Netherlands

Player Info

Dennis van der Heijden is a Dutch striker who embodies the classic target man role, using his 191cm frame to hold up play and bring teammates into the game. At 29, he is a physical presence in the penalty area, lethal in the air and with his back to goal. His career began in the Netherlands with Willem II's academy before he made his Eredivisie debut for NAC Breda. A key highlight was a hat-trick in a KNVB Cup match, demonstrating his finishing prowess. Seeking regular playing time, he moved to the Danish Superliga, where his physical style was well-suited and he became a consistent goal scorer. Van der Heijden's main honor to date is a domestic cup final appearance, where he scored a crucial goal. He is known for his professionalism and team-first attitude. As a player, his strengths are his aerial ability, strength in hold-up play, and clinical finishing inside the box, making him a constant handful for opposing defenders.

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2021/07/23