Mauro Nils Zijlstra (born 9 November 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Super League club Persija Jakarta. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Indonesia national team.
Zijlstra joined FC Volendam from NEC Nijmegen in June 2024.
On 19 December 2024, he made his first team debut as a substitute in a 2âÂÂ0 loss against Rijnsburgse Boys in the KNVB Beker. Approximately one month later, Zijlstra made his league debut in a match against FC Eindhoven.
On 4 February 2026, Zijlstra officially joined Persija Jakarta on a two and a half-year contract.
In July 2025, it was announced that Zijlstra had decided to represent Indonesia at international level. On 3 September 2025, he received a call-up from Indonesia national team for two friendlies against Chinese Taipei and Lebanon. On 5 September 2025, he made his debut in a friendlies match against Chinese Taipei in a 6âÂÂ0 win.
Zijlstra scored his first international goal on 27 March 2026 against Saint Kitts and Nevis during the 2026 FIFA Series at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
Born in the Netherlands, Zijlstra is of Indonesian descent.
On 29 August 2025, Zijlstra officially obtained Indonesian citizenship.
Volendam
Indonesia