| Michael den Heijer | |
| Full Name: | Michael James den Heijer[1] |
| Birth Date: | 14 April 1996 |
| Birth Place: | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Height: | 1.83 m |
| Currentclub: | Auckland City |
| Clubnumber: | 25 |
| Youthyears1: | 2014 |
| Youthclubs1: | Kashiwa Reysol |
| Years1: | 2013–2014 |
| Clubs1: | Wanderers SC |
| Caps1: | 13 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2015–2016 |
| Clubs2: | Auckland City |
| Caps2: | 16 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2016–2019 |
| Clubs3: | NEC |
| Caps3: | 0 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 2019–2020 |
| Clubs4: | DFS |
| Years5: | 2020 |
| Clubs5: | 1.FC Kleve |
| Caps5: | 7 |
| Goals5: | 2 |
| Years6: | 2022 |
| Clubs6: | Auckland United |
| Caps6: | 29 |
| Goals6: | 5 |
| Years7: | 2023– |
| Clubs7: | Auckland City |
| Caps7: | 9 |
| Goals7: | 0 |
Michael James den Heijer (born 14 April 1996) is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a midfielder for Auckland City.
Den Heijer started playing football at the age of five.[2] He appeared in a commercial for New Zealand ice cream brand Tip Top at the age of seven.[3]
Den Heijer attended Kashiwa Sports High School.[4]
In 2020, Den Heijer signed for German side 1.FC Kleve, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[5] After that, he signed for New Zealand side Auckland United, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[6]
Den Heijer represented New Zealand internationally at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[7]
Den Heijer mainly operates as a midfielder and is known for his strength.[8]
Den Heijer is of Dutch descent.[9]