Derk Boerrigter

Ajax (first period)

Born in Oldenzaal, Boerrigter started his career in the youth department of Quick '20. 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.

Loan to Haarlem

He was loaned to HFC Haarlem 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.

FC Zwolle

After his contract with Ajax expired in 2007, Boerrigter signed a one-year contract with FC Zwolle, with the option for another year. He was a regular starter in Zwolle, and scored 11 goals in 63 league matches.

RKC Waalwijk

He attracted attention from several big clubs in his home country, but he chose to sign with RKC Waalwijk, 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…

Boerrigter received his first international call up when he was named in the 23-man squad for the friendlies against Switzerland and Germany in November 2011 but did not play due to a back injury.

As of 27 December 2015

1 Includes UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League matches. 2 Includes Johan Cruijff Shield matches.

Club

RKC Waalwijk

Eerste Divisie: 2010–11 Ajax

Eredivisie: 2011–12, 2012–13 Johan Cruijff Shield: 2013 Celtic

Scottish Premiership: 2013–14