# John Heitinga

John Heitinga is a Dutch football player and coach, born on 15 November 1983 in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands. Heitinga played as a centre-back for Everton and Atlético Madrid. Heitinga scored 42 goals in 510 games for club and country and won 9 trophies, including 2 league titles.

## Heitinga's career stats

|   | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Clubs, all competitions | 423 | 35 |
| Netherlands | 87 | 7 |
| Total | 510 | 42 |

Goals per game: 0.08.

## Heitinga's trophies and awards

- Trophies with club and country: 9
- League titles: 2
- Domestic cups: 7
- Individual awards: 5

### Ajax

- Eredivisie: 2 (2001–02, 2003–04)
- KNVB Cup: 3 (2001–02, 2005–06, 2006–07)
- Johan Cruyff Shield: 4 (2002, 2005, 2006, 2007)

### Individual

- Amsterdam Sportsman of the Year: 1 (2001)
- Ajax Talent of the Future (Sjaak Swart Award): 1 (2000–01)
- Dutch Football Talent of the Year: 1 (2003–04)
- Dutch Footballer of the Year: 1 (2007–08)
- Everton Player of the Season: 1 (2011–12)

## Clubs

League games and goals at each club.

1. 2001–2008: Ajax, 152 games, 17 goals
2. 2008–2009: Atlético Madrid, 28 games, 3 goals
3. 2009–2014: Everton, 115 games, 2 goals
4. 2014: Fulham, 14 games, 1 goal
5. 2014–2015: Hertha BSC, 13 games, 1 goal
6. 2015–2016: Ajax, 2 games, 0 goals

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