Meindert Dijkstra

Meindert Dijkstra (born 28 February 1967) is a Dutch former footballer who played primarily at right back. He spent a majority of his career playing in the Dutch leagues, only spending two seasons abroad when he played in England for Notts County.[1][2] He is the father of Caitlin Dijkstra, who is also a professional footballer.[3]

Meindert Dijkstra
Personal information
Full name Meindert Dijkstra
Date of birth (1967-02-28) 28 February 1967
Place of birth Breda, Netherlands
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1985–1987 NAC 7 (0)
1987–1992 Willem II 101 (4)
1992–1994 Notts County 29 (1)
1994–1995 RBC 20 (1)
1995–1997 TOP Oss 32 (2)
Total 189 (8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Dijkstra began his career in 1985 with NAC Breda, before moving to local rivals Willem II[4] two years later, where he spent five seasons. Following this he moved abroad and joined Notts County, before returning to Holland with RBC Roosendaal for the 1994/95 season, finally finishing his career at TOP Oss.[5]

After retiring as a player, Dijkstra has been involved in academy football at several amateur sides in the North Brabant province.[6]

References
  1. "Privacyinstellingen op VI.nl".
  2. "Notts County | News | Latest News | Latest News | Where are they now?". Archived from the original on 2010-09-26.
  3. Francke, Corrado (26 November 2021). "Caitlin Dijkstra kan niet wachten tot ze in actie komt voor Oranje" (in Dutch). Omroep Brabant. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  4. "NAC Breda vs. Willem II".
  5. "Privacyinstellingen op VI.nl".
  6. Meindert Dijkstra nieuwe Trainer B1 seizoen 2016/2017 - Achilles Veen (in Dutch)
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