Lucy Heij, born on May 15, 2006, in Gouda, will join the HERA United first team next season. The defender joins from Feyenoord and has signed a contract untill mid-2028.
Heij began playing football at the local club Bergambacht, where she grew up. Since 2021, she has been part of the Feyenoord youth academy, where she completed her entire youth development. In 2023, she made her debut for Feyenoord’s first team and went on to make 12 appearances. That same year, she also represented the Netherlands U19 national team at the European Championship.
Lucy Heij:
“I have always found HERA United to be an interesting club with a great team and a strong belief. I hope we can quickly return to the Eredivisie, and I think it’s a great opportunity for me to play and contribute to the team. I’m looking forward to a great and enjoyable year.”
Mark Coonen, technical advisor at HERA United:
“Lucy Heij is a talented central defender with a strong defensive profile, a solid foundation and clear potential. At 19, she is still highly developable. Her professional attitude and growth mindset make her a player who can help strengthen our defense in the coming years. We are pleased that Lucy has chosen to continue her development at HERA.”