SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

MIKE VAN DER HOORN
MIKE VAN DER HOORN
Holland flag
Number
#6
Nationality
Holland
Team
ARM. BIELEFELD (Germany)
Coach
UWE NEUHAUS
Position
D (Defender)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
4 4 4 5 3 5 0 25 3.1 £800k

Mike van der Hoorn — Player Summary

  • Full name: Mike van der Hoorn
  • Nationality: Dutch (Netherlands)
  • Position: Centre-back (defender)
  • Date of birth: 28 October 1992
  • Place of birth: Almere, Netherlands

Career highlights and clubs

  • Ajax (youth and senior) — Developed in Ajax’s youth academy and made senior appearances for AFC Ajax early in his career.
  • FC Utrecht — Broke through as a regular first-team defender, gaining wide recognition in the Eredivisie.
  • Arminia Bielefeld — Joined Arminia Bielefeld (Germany). He played as a central defender for the club during their campaigns in the 2. Bundesliga and Bundesliga.
  • Swansea City — Transferred to Swansea City in England, competing in the English Championship and briefly in the Premier League era surrounding his move.
  • Later career — Returned to play again in Germany and the Netherlands at different stages; his exact club history after Arminia Bielefeld includes spells back in familiar leagues.

Playing style

  • Physically strong centre-back, comfortable in one-on-one duels.
  • Good aerial presence on defensive set pieces and when attacking corners.
  • Earlier training at Ajax contributed to competent ball-playing and distribution from the back.

Notable facts

  • Represented the Netherlands at youth international levels (various age groups).
  • Known for leadership qualities and professional attitude on and off the pitch.

Current status

As of the most recent available information, Mike van der Hoorn has been active professionally after his spells at Arminia Bielefeld and other clubs. For the latest club and season statistics (appearances, goals, current team), consult an up-to-date sports database or the official club website, as transfers and roster changes can occur frequently.