Joris Mathijsen
Joris Mathijsen is a Dutch former footballer who played as a center-back.
On 17 November 2004, Mathijsen made his international debut for the Netherlands National Football Team against Andorra National Football Team in a 3-0 away win. Since his international debut, Mathijsen became a mainstay figure in the national team, especially after impressing with Hamburger S.V.. He was usually positioned as left central defender, because of his strong left-foot. He was called up to the Dutch squad for UEFA Euro 2008 (2008). Initially in danger of losing his spot to Wilfred Bouma, he followed it up with a decent enough performance at the Euro 2008 and remained first-choice.
Mathijsen was ever present for Oranje during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (2010) qualifying. He played more minutes than any other player in the Dutch squad and played a key role in their record of having conceded the fewest goals in their qualifying group.
On 17 November 2004, Mathijsen made his international debut for the Netherlands National Football Team against Andorra National Football Team in a 3-0 away win. Since his international debut, Mathijsen became a mainstay figure in the national team, especially after impressing with Hamburger S.V.. He was usually positioned as left central defender, because of his strong left-foot. He was called up to the Dutch squad for UEFA Euro 2008 (2008). Initially in danger of losing his spot to Wilfred Bouma, he followed it up with a decent enough performance at the Euro 2008 and remained first-choice.
Mathijsen was ever present for Oranje during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (2010) qualifying. He played more minutes than any other player in the Dutch squad and played a key role in their record of having conceded the fewest goals in their qualifying group.