Derk Boerrigter
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Derk Boerrigter (ˈdɛrk ˈbuːˌrɪχtər) (born October 16, 1986 in Oldenzaal) is a Dutch
footballer currently playing for Eredivisie
side Ajax.
. At age twelve he was scouted and recruited by FC Twente
, where he played in various youth squads before joining the Academy. While playing for Twente's A1 squad, he impressed scouts from AFC Ajax and in the summer of 2005 he signed a two year contract with the Amsterdam
-based club and joined the selection of Jong Ajax. Although he was on the substitutes bench for several games, he was never able to make his full first team debut.
in 2007. He made his professional debut on 2 February 2007, in the home-match against AGOVV Apeldoorn
which ended in a 1–1 draw. In this match, he was used as a 70th-minute substitute. He played eight competitive matches during his period in Haarlem, scoring one goal.
, with the option for another year. He was a regular starter in Zwolle, and scored 11 goals in 63 league matches.
, who had just won promotion to the Eredivisie
. On 1 August 2009 Boerrigter made his Eredivisie debut in a match against FC Utrecht. Boerrigter soon developed into an important player at RKC, being an integral part of the team that won the 2010–11 Eerste Divisie
.
. He made his debut on 30 July 2011 in the 2-1 loss against Twente for the Johan Cruijff Shield, replacing Kolbeinn Sigþórsson
in the 66th minute. In his first Eredivisie match for Ajax he scored his first goal for the club, in a 4-1 victory over De Graafschap
. He continued his good start for the club with goals against Heerenveen, Vitesse, Dinamo Zagreb & Roda JC.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
footballer currently playing for Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
side Ajax.
Ajax (first period)
Boerrigter started his career in the youth department of Quick'20KVV Quick 1920
K. Voetbal Vereniging Quick 1920, known as Quick '20 is a football club from Oldenzaal, the Netherlands. The club was founded in 1920, is currently playing in the Topklasse, the highest tier of amateur football in the Netherlands.-External links:*...
. At age twelve he was scouted and recruited by FC Twente
FC Twente
FC Twente is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Enschede, playing in the Eredivisie. The club was formed in 1965 by the merger of 1926 Eredivisie Champions, Sportclub Enschede and Enschedese Boys...
, where he played in various youth squads before joining the Academy. While playing for Twente's A1 squad, he impressed scouts from AFC Ajax and in the summer of 2005 he signed a two year contract with the Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
-based club and joined the selection of Jong Ajax. Although he was on the substitutes bench for several games, he was never able to make his full first team debut.
Loan to Haarlem
He was loaned to HFC HaarlemHFC Haarlem
HFC Haarlem was a Dutch football club from the city of Haarlem, established in 1889. The club won the Dutch national title in 1946 and reached five Cup finals, winning in 1902 and 1912...
in 2007. He made his professional debut on 2 February 2007, in the home-match against AGOVV Apeldoorn
AGOVV Apeldoorn
AGOVV Apeldoorn is a Dutch football club, playing in the Eerste Divisie, based in Apeldoorn.The club was founded on 25 February 1913, as AGOSV, which stood for Apeldoornse Geheel Onthoudersvoetbalvereniging Steeds Voorwaarts...
which ended in a 1–1 draw. In this match, he was used as a 70th-minute substitute. He played eight competitive matches during his period in Haarlem, scoring one goal.
Zwolle
After his contract with Ajax expired in 2007, Boerrigter signed a one-year contract with FC ZwolleFC Zwolle
FC Zwolle is a Dutch football club based in Zwolle, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie, the country's second level of professional club football. The club was founded in 1990 after the bankruptcy of PEC. They have played in the Eredivisie, the highest tier of Dutch football, for a total of...
, with the option for another year. He was a regular starter in Zwolle, and scored 11 goals in 63 league matches.
RKC
He attracted attention from several big clubs in his home country, but he chose to sign with RKC WaalwijkRKC Waalwijk
RKC Waalwijk is a football club currently playing in the Eredivisie. Its name is derived from 'Rooms Katholieke Combinatie' and was a fusion club of HEC, WVB and Hercules.-History:...
, who had just won promotion to the Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
. On 1 August 2009 Boerrigter made his Eredivisie debut in a match against FC Utrecht. Boerrigter soon developed into an important player at RKC, being an integral part of the team that won the 2010–11 Eerste Divisie
2010–11 Eerste Divisie
-League table:-Results:...
.
Return to Ajax
In the January transfer window of 2011 Ajax renewed their interest in Boerrigter, making an unsuccessful attempt to purchase him. However in the Summer of 2011 he finally returned to Ajax, signing a three year contract. He received squad number 21 for the 2011–12 season2011–12 AFC Ajax season
During the 2011–12 season AFC Ajax will participate in the Dutch Eredivisie, the KNVB Cup and the UEFA Champions League. The first training took place on Tuesday June 27, 2011...
. He made his debut on 30 July 2011 in the 2-1 loss against Twente for the Johan Cruijff Shield, replacing Kolbeinn Sigþórsson
Kolbeinn Sigþórsson
Kolbeinn Sigþórsson is an Icelandic football striker, who currently plays for Ajax in the Dutch Eredivisie.-HK:...
in the 66th minute. In his first Eredivisie match for Ajax he scored his first goal for the club, in a 4-1 victory over De Graafschap
De Graafschap
De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. It was formed on 1 February 1954 and they play their home games at the "De Vijverberg" stadium. Their current home ground stands on where the old pitch used to be located and was opened on 12 August 2000...
. He continued his good start for the club with goals against Heerenveen, Vitesse, Dinamo Zagreb & Roda JC.
International career
Boerrigter received his first international call up when he was named in the 23 man squad for the friendlies against Switzerland and Germany on November2011Career statistics
Statistics accurate as of matches played on 15 May 2011| Club | League | Season | League | KNVB Cup KNVB Cup The KNVB Cup is a competition in the Netherlands organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association since 1899. It was based on the format of the English FA Cup. Outside of the Netherlands, it is often referred to as the Dutch Cup... |
Europe UEFA The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer.... |
Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Ajax | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
2006–07 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haarlem (loan) HFC Haarlem HFC Haarlem was a Dutch football club from the city of Haarlem, established in 1889. The club won the Dutch national title in 1946 and reached five Cup finals, winning in 1902 and 1912... |
Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium... |
2006–07 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 8 | 1 | ||
| Zwolle FC Zwolle FC Zwolle is a Dutch football club based in Zwolle, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie, the country's second level of professional club football. The club was founded in 1990 after the bankruptcy of PEC. They have played in the Eredivisie, the highest tier of Dutch football, for a total of... |
2007–08 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 2 | - | 0 | 0 | 36 | 5 | ||
| 2008–09 | 31 | 8 | 1 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 32 | 8 | |||
| RKC Waalwijk RKC Waalwijk RKC Waalwijk is a football club currently playing in the Eredivisie. Its name is derived from 'Rooms Katholieke Combinatie' and was a fusion club of HEC, WVB and Hercules.-History:... |
Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
2009–10 2009–10 Eredivisie -Personnel and sponsoring:-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:... |
31 | 7 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 32 | 7 | ||
| Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium... |
2010–11 | 33 | 18 | 5 | 4 | - | - | 38 | 22 | |||
| Ajax | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
2011–12 2011–12 Eredivisie The 2011–12 Eredivisie is the fifty-sixth season of Eredivisie since its establishment in 1955. It began in August 2011 with the first matches of the season and will end in June with the last matches of the European competition and relegation playoffs.-Teams:... |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Career total | 137 | 39 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 150 | 46 | ||