| Meindert Dijkstra | |
| Fullname: | Meindert Dijkstra |
| Birth Date: | 1967 2, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Breda, Netherlands |
| Position: | Full back |
| Years1: | 1985–1987 |
| Clubs1: | NAC |
| Caps1: | 7 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 1987–1992 |
| Caps2: | 101 |
| Goals2: | 4 |
| Years3: | 1992–1994 |
| Clubs3: | Notts County |
| Caps3: | 29 |
| Goals3: | 1 |
| Years4: | 1994–1995 |
| Clubs4: | RBC |
| Caps4: | 20 |
| Goals4: | 1 |
| Years5: | 1995–1997 |
| Clubs5: | TOP Oss |
| Caps5: | 32 |
| Goals5: | 2 |
| Totalcaps: | 189 |
| Totalgoals: | 8 |
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]
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]