Erik Pieters

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Erik Pieters (born 7 August 1988) is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for FC Utrecht. Pieters is a defender who was born in Tiel and made his debut in the professional football squad of FC Utrecht in the 2006-07 season.

In 2007 Pieters was called up by Jong Oranje coach Foppe de Haan to be part of his squad for the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship held in the Netherlands. Pieters did not play in their first round group match against Israel (1-0 win), but did come on as a substitute in the second match against Portugal (2-1 win) to secure a semi final spot and to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics. In the semi finals against England (1-1, 13-12 after 32 penalty kicks) Pieters played in the starting eleven, but was later substituted by Tim Janssen to improve the attack as well as due to a small injury. Pieters returned on the pitch and the Dutch went on to retain their 2006 title by beating Serbia 4-1 in the final.

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