Mauro Zijlstra

Mauro Zijlstra is a 21-year-old Dutch forward who combines a 188 cm frame with the mobility to play across the front line. His height makes him a natural target for crosses and set pieces, but Zijlstra’s movement off the ball — drifting wide or dropping into pockets — gives him a more modern profile than a traditional target man. As a Netherlands youth international, he has developed a reputation for holding up play and linking midfield to attack, though his finishing remains the area sc...