Simplify the following text for a Grade 6 native English-speaking person.
Original: John Gijsbert Alan `` Johnny '' Heitinga ( ; born 15 November 1983 in Alphen aan den Rijn ) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a defender for English Premier League club Everton and the Dutch national team .
Simplified: John Heitinga ( born 15 November 1983 ) is a Dutch football player . He plays for Everton and Netherlands national team .