Career
Van der Struijk made his debut in the professional football squad of Willem II in the 2003-2004 season. In 2007 Van der Struijk was called up by Jong Oranje coach Foppe de Haan to be part of his squad for the 2007 Union of European Football Associations European Under-21 Football Championship where they qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics. The Dutch went on to retain their 2006 title by beating Serbia 4–1 in the final.