Mike van der Hoorn, born on 15th October 1992 in the Netherlands, ably defends the turf as a central defender for FC Utrecht. Towering at a height of 1.9 meters (6 feet 2 inches) and weighing in at 81 kilograms (12 stone 10 pounds); he can be identified on the pitch with the number 3 graced on his jersey.
This defender enjoys a market value in the vicinity of £680k, a figure supported by Transfermarkt.
Van der Hoorn embarked on his professional football career with FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie, joining the youth team in 2006. It took four years of dedicated development before he made his first-team appearance in the 2010-2011 season. His early seasons with FC Utrecht saw a steady increase in his involvement, going from a solitary appearance in his debut season to 31 appearances and four goals scored in the 2012-2013 season.
The defender then captured the attention of Ajax in the same league during July 2013, who secured him for a fee approximating £3.5 million. His inception season at Ajax saw him make three first-team appearances. In the following two seasons, van der Hoorn featured more frequently in the starting line-up, finishing with 15 appearances and a couple of goals in each.
In July 2016, he traversed borders to Wales, joining Swansea City in the Championship in England, adding another £2 million to his transfer tally. He stayed with the Swans for four seasons, during which he made his most single-season appearances during 2018-2019, playing 46 games and netting three goals.
Van der Hoorn endured a term in the 2. Bundesliga in Germany with Arminia Bielefeld for the 2020-2021 season. However, after a handful of appearances, he returned to his professional roots at FC Utrecht on loan in August 2021.
Upon the 2021 return to FC Utrecht, van der Hoorn clearly felt at home, making 31 first-team appearances and finding the back of the net twice. Currently, in his second stint with the Dutch club, during the 2025-2026 season, he made 14 appearances so far, adding another goal to his tally. Further to his league action, he has also been seen in the Europa League Qualifiers and the KNVB Beker for his team. Van der Hoorn indeed plays a pivotal role in FC Utrecht's sporting endeavours.
The journey that has shaped van der Hoorn's career thus far has been truly European, with stations in the Netherlands, England, and Germany. However, no matter where he plays, he continues to defend with the same vigour and commitment.
