Joris Mathijsen (born 5 April 1980 in Goirle) is a professional Dutch footballer. He currently plays for Hamburger SV as a defender. Mathijsen came through the youth system of Willem II Tilburg, making his debut on 27 February 1999 in a match against FC Utrecht. After six seasons at Willem II, he was sold by manager Co Adriaanse to AZ Alkmaar. However he endured a harder time breaking into the first team at Alkmaar. Wikipedia
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