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John Heitinga
Born: November 15, 1983
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands
Nationality: 
Dutch
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DutchPosition: Centre-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2009-2014 | Everton |
| 2014 | Fulham | |
| 2014-2015 | Hertha Berlin | |
Sports Mole has 83 articles about John Heitinga. Articles 1 to 40:
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Chelsea 5-1 Ajax: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Gittens and Estevao shine for the Blues
Chelsea give Ajax a Champions League lesson on Wednesday night, running out 5-1 winners in an action-packed affair at Stamford Bridge.Oct 22, 20:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Fmason-greenwood.jpeg "Mason Greenwood celebrates scoring for Marseille on December 1, 2024")
Preview:Marseille vs Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Marseille and Ajax, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 28, 00:31
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Preview:Ajax vs Inter Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Ajax and Inter Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 15, 15:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fhato-6882bea28c519104626703.jpg "Ajax's Jorrel Hato with Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen on January 30, 2025")
Chelsea receive transfer boost as target misses pre-season friendly amid talks over Stamford Bridge move
Chelsea receive a major hint as one of their transfer targets sits out a pre-season friendly amid talks over a potential move to Stamford Bridge.Jul 24, 23:42
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Ajax 'sack seven players via WhatsApp' as major squad overhaul begins
Ajax Amsterdam tell seven players to leave the club via WhatsApp after another disappointing season.Jun 30, 21:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F22%2Fslojon.jpg "Liverpool head coach Arne Slot and John Heitinga pictured on October 1, 2025")
Liverpool announce exit of World Cup finalist as Arne Slot faces new summer reshuffle
Liverpool confirm that assistant John Heitinga will leave the club to become head coach of Eredivisie giants Ajax.May 31, 11:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F01%2Farne-slot.jpg "Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on January 5, 2025")
Premier League title race: Could Arne Slot be banned for Liverpool's game against Manchester City?
Liverpool boss Arne Slot was sent off against Everton, and his response to an FA charge could have significant consequences in regard to a potential touchline ban.Feb 21, 00:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2Farne-slot.jpg "New Liverpool manager Arne Slot at the training centre on July 5, 2024")
Liverpool confirm appointment of ex-Everton man as Arne Slot assistant
Liverpool confirm the appointment of former Everton defender John Heitinga as a member of Arne Slot's coaching staff for the 2024-25 season.Jul 17, 17:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F28%2Fengland_1.jpg "England manager Gareth Southgate and Bukayo Saka look dejected after losing the Euro 2020 final")
Euro 2024 final: How have England, Spain fared in past major international finals?
Sports Mole looks at England and Spain's past experiences in major international tournament finals ahead of their Euro 2024 showdown in Berlin.Jul 13, 21:08
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Ajax considering Manchester United assistant as new manager?
Manchester United assistant manager Mitchell van der Gaag is reportedly being lined up by Ajax as a possible successor to the under-fire Maurice Steijn.Oct 14, 08:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F14%2Fdavy-klaassen.JPG "Ajax's Davy Klaassen during the warm up before the match on February 23, 2022")
Preview:Ludogorets Razgrad vs. Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Ludogorets Razgrad and Ajax, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 22, 09:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F30%2Fborussia-dortmund.jpg "Borussia Dortmund forward Paul Besong (center) celebrates his goal on July 28, 2023")
Preview:Borussia Dortmund vs. Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly clash between Borussia Dortmund and Ajax, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 4, 09:37
Preview:Ajax vs. PSV Eindhoven - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's KNVB Beker clash between Ajax and PSV Eindhoven, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 28, 11:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F07%2Fjohnny-heitinga.jpg "Ajax Amsterdam coach Johnny Heitinga reacts on February 16, 2023")
Preview:Ajax vs. Fortuna Sittard - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between Ajax and Fortuna Sittard, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 7, 22:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F11%2Ffeyenoord.jpg "Feyenoord's Santiago Gimenez and Mats Wieffer celebrate after Orkun Kokcu scores their third goal on March 16, 2023")
Preview:Feyenoord vs. Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's KNVB Beker clash between Feyenoord and Ajax, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 3, 18:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F08%2Fmohammed-kudus.jpg "Ajax Amsterdam's Mohammed Kudus celebrates scoring their first goal on February 23, 2023")
Ajax forward Mohammed Kudus plays down Manchester United speculation
Ajax forward Mohammed Kudus responds to speculation linking him with a summer move to Manchester United.Mar 19, 14:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F45%2Fjurrien-timber.JPG "Ajax defender Jurrien Timber pictured in October 2022")
Manchester United-linked Jurrien Timber opens door to summer move
Ajax defender Jurrien Timber opens the door to a summer departure, amid talk of a potential Manchester United transfer.Mar 7, 19:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F03%2Fajax.jpg "Ajax Amsterdam's Mohammed Kudus celebrates scoring their third goal with Dusan Tadic pn November 1, 2022")
Preview:De Graafschap vs. Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's KNVB Beker clash between De Graafschap and Ajax, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 26, 20:09
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Preview:Cambuur vs. Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between Cambuur and Ajax, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 3, 13:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Hertha Berlin cruise to victory over Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV suffer another disappointment in the Bundesliga as Hertha Berlin record a comfortable 3-0 victory.Oct 25, 15:26
Schalke 04 beat Hertha Berlin in Roberto Di Matteo's first game
Julian Draxler shines as Schalke beat Hertha Berlin 2-0 at the Veltins-Arena to give new manager Roberto Di Matteo a winning start in the Bundesliga.Oct 18, 18:22
Half-Time Report: Schalke 04 lead Hertha Berlin on Roberto Di Matteo's debut
Schalke lead at the halfway point of Roberto Di Matteo's first game in charge after Klaas Jan Huntelaar gave them a 1-0 lead over Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga.Oct 18, 17:20
Preview:Ipswich Town vs. Fulham
Sports Mole previews the late Saturday kickoff in the Championship as playoff hopefuls Ipswich host recently-relegated Fulham at Portman Road.Aug 7, 19:14
On this day: Spain add World Cup to European triumph
On this day in 2010, Andres Iniesta scored deep into extra time to win the World Cup for Spain against the Netherlands.Jul 11, 08:34
Hertha Berlin complete John Heitinga signing
Hertha Berlin sign defender John Heitinga to a two-year contract on a free transfer from Fulham.Jun 23, 21:44
Damien Duff one of 10 senior players leaving Fulham
Fulham release 10 senior players from their books, including Damien Duff and Steve Sidwell.May 23, 15:53
John Heitinga eyes swift promotion for Fulham
John Heitinga calls on his Fulham teammates to gain promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt.May 18, 11:33
Top five FA Cup semi-finals
Sports Mole rounds up five of the best FA Cup semi-finals since the 1990s.Apr 13, 11:03
John Heitinga confident of Fulham survival
Fulham centre-back John Heitinga has the belief that the club can escape the drop from the Premier League this season.Apr 11, 13:01
Is the great escape back on for Fulham?
Sports Mole takes a look at whether Fulham can achieve another remarkable great escape following their win at Aston Villa.Apr 6, 10:03
Everton continue Champions League charge
Steven Naismith scores twice as Everton beat Fulham 3-1 in the Premier League at Craven Cottage.Mar 30, 14:20
Team News: Roberto Martinez makes no changes
Everton boss Roberto Martinez names an unchanged starting lineup from the 3-0 win over Newcastle United in midweek as his side face Fulham at Craven Cottage.Mar 30, 12:07
John Heitinga believes in survival "miracle" for Fulham
Fulham defender John Heitinga believes that his side can perform a "miracle" and secure Premier League survival.Mar 10, 07:59
Steven Caulker brace helps Cardiff City to victory over Fulham
Steven Caulker scores twice as Cardiff City beat Fulham 3-1 to earn three crucial points in their battle against relegation.Mar 8, 16:51
John Heitinga: 'I do not regret signing for Fulham'
John Heitinga insists that he does not regret making the decision to join Fulham in January.Mar 7, 02:26
Andre Schurrle scores hat-trick as Chelsea defeat Fulham
Andre Schurrle scores all three goals for Chelsea as they see off their West London neighbours Fulham to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League.Mar 1, 16:56
John Heitinga up for Fulham "challenge"
John Heitinga is confident that there is enough quality in the Fulham squad to beat the drop.Feb 7, 12:15
The Premier League's January transfer window review
Sports Mole reviews the business that each Premier League club carried out during the January transfer window.Feb 1, 11:41
John Heitinga joins Fulham
Dutch defender agrees a deal that sees him leave Everton to join fellow Premier League outfit Everton.Jan 31, 22:33
Agent: 'Galatasaray want John Heitinga'
John Heitinga's agent says that Galatasaray have made an approach to sign the Everton defender.Jan 25, 12:53
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