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Wesley Benjamin Sneijder (born 9 June 1984, in Utrecht) is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for Italian Serie A club Internazionale as a midfielder. In 2004, Sneijder was awarded the Johan Cruijff Award for Young Player of the Year in the Netherlands.

A product of the Ajax Academy, he previously played for AFC Ajax and Real Madrid, before signing for Internazionale in 2009. In his first season at the Italian club, Sneijder won the European Treble, consisting of Serie A, Coppa Italia and UEFA Champions League.

Holland 2-1 Brazil (Quarter Final) – 02/07/2010 – Goal 68′ W. Sneijder Video

Sneijder previously represented various Youth squads for the Netherlands. He is now a regular player for the Dutch national team, having made his debut in April 2003 at the age of 18, and having represented his country at the 2006 World Cup and at two European Championships (2008 and 2004). He is representing the Netherlands at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Full name: Wesley Benjamin Sneijder
Date of birth: June 9, 1984
Place of birth: Utrecht, Netherlands
Height: 1.70 m
Playing position: Attacking Midfielder
Club career: Ajax – Real Madrid – Internazionale

2010 World Cup: Sneijder was in the starting line-up for their first match in the competition, a 2–0 victory over Denmark. Sneijder scored the winning goal in a 1–0 victory over Japan. In the first two matches of the group stage at the FIFA World Cup he was selected as the man of the match in both of them.In the Netherlands’ round of 16 match against Slovakia, Sneijder scored in a 2–1 victory. He also provided what was at first thought to be an assist for the first goal against Brazil in the quarter finals, but was later credited with the goal. He then scored a header direct from a corner and consigned Brazil to a 2–1 defeat, bringing his goal total in the tournament to four. Sneijder was again named man of the match on FIFA’s website. In the semi final against Uruguay, Sneijder scored in the 70th minute, taking his total in the competition so far to five, raising him to first place in terms of goals scored, along with David Villa. The Netherlands won the match 3–2 and progressed to the final. Sneijder was yet again named on FIFA’s website as the Budweiser man of the match according to the public on line vote.

Dirk Kuijt, ”Dirk Kuyt’ ‘(born 22 July 1980) is a Dutch professional footballer who currently plays for English club Liverpool. His primary position is as a striker, but now he is more often deployed as a winger for both Liverpool and the Netherlands national team.

Full name: Dirk Kuijt
Date of birth: 22 July 1980
Place of birth: Katwijk aan Zee, Netherlands
Height: 1.84 m
Playing position: Winger / Striker / Second Striker
Club career: Utrecht – Feyenoord – Liverpool

Kuyt began his professional career with FC Utrecht in 1998 and quickly became part of their first team. He spent five years at the club and in his final season he won his first senior honour, the Dutch Cup, and was chosen as the season’s Dutch Golden Shoe Winner. Following this, he left Utrecht in a €1 million transfer to Feyenoord. He became the club captain in 2005 and was a prolific goalscorer at the Rotterdam club; he was the club’s top scorer for three consecutive seasons, the top goalscorer in the 2004–05 Eredivisie season, and the 2005–06 Dutch Footballer of the Year. Kuyt missed only five games over seven seasons from 1999 until 2006 and appeared in 179 consecutive matches between 2001–06.

He left Feyenoord after three years, having scored 71 league goals in 101 appearances, and joined Premier League side Liverpool for £10 million.He made his Premier League debut late in 2006 and immediately became part of the first team squad. He scored in his first ever UEFA Champions League final with Liverpool against AC Milan, with Kuyt offering late hope for Liverpool although eventually losing 2–1.

He made his international debut in 2004 and has represented the Netherlands at three major international tournaments, the 2006 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2008 and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

2010 World Cup: Kuyt was included in the preliminary squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. On 27 May 2010, Netherlands manager Bert van Marwijk announced that the player would be part of the final squad of 23 participating in the competition.

Kuyt scored Holland’s second goal in the 85th minute of their 2-0 win over Denmark in their opening group match on a tap-in after Eljero Elia’s shot hit the post. In the July 2 quarterfinal match against Brazil, Kuyt flicked a corner on to Sneijder who headed the ball into the net, effectively giving the Dutch a 2-1 lead. He also assisted the goal scored by Arjen Robben against Uruguay in the semi-finals.

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Demy Patrick René de Zeeuw (born 26 May 1983 in Apeldoorn, Netherlands) is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for Eredivisie club Ajax and the Netherlands national football team. He is a defensive midfielder described as a good tackler and a gifted passer of the ball. He previously played for AGOVV, Go Ahead Eagles, and AZ. While at AZ he was a key player in the squad that won the 2008–09 Dutch league, the club’s first championship victory in 28 years. Following this success he was rewarded with a move to Dutch giants Ajax.

Full name: Demy Patrick René de Zeeuw
Date of birth: 26 May 1983
Place of birth: Apeldoorn, Netherlands
Height: 1.74 m
Playing position: Defensive midfielder

Club career: Go Ahead Eagles – AZ – Ajax

2010 World Cup: De Zeeuw was included in the preliminary squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.On 27 May 2010, Netherlands manager Bert van Marwijk announced that the player would be part of the final squad of 23 participating in the competition.The player came on as a substitute for their first match in the competition, a 2-0 victory over Denmark. De Zeeuw was in the starting line-up for the semi-final match against Uruguay. However, the player had to be replaced by Rafael van der Vaart at half time after an incident where he was kicked in the face by Martín Cáceres.

Demy de Zeeuw Video

Giovanni Christian van Bronckhorst (orn 5 February 1975 in Rotterdam), known as Gio for short, is a Dutch footballer of Indonesian descent who plays for Dutch Eredivisie club Feyenoord and serves as the captain of the Dutch national team. Giovanni van Bronckhorst of the Netherlands to the final where he scored the first goal. (World Cup 2010 South Africa)

Giovanni van Bronckhorst, to wear the national team to the final last time, he said.

Full name: Giovanni Christian van Bronckhorst
Date of birth: February 5, 1975
Place of birth: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Height: 1.78 m
Playing position: Left back / Defensive midfielder

Uruguay 2-3 Holland: Goal Giovanni van Bronckhorst Video

Club Career: RKC Waalwijk – Feyenoord – Rangers – Arsenal – Barcelona – Feyenoord

Van Bronckhorst signed a three-year contract with Feyenoord in June 2007, leaving FC Barcelona as a free agent. Prior to joining Barcelona, Bronckhorst played for RKC Waalwijk (1993–94), Feyenoord (1994–98), Rangers F.C. (1998–2001), and Arsenal (2001–03).

He has earned over 100 caps for the Dutch national team, and played for his country in three World Cups (1998, 2006 and 2010), as well as three European Championships (2000, 2004, and 2008).

Joris Mathijsen ( born 5 April 1980 in Goirle, North Brabant) is a professional Dutch footballer. He plays for national team as a centre back, usually on the left side as he is left footed.

Club Career: Willem II – AZ – Hamburg: Mathijsen started his football career at SV VOAB in Goirle after he visited a training session of a friend as a young boy. At the age of nine he left this club and came through the youth system of Willem II Tilburg. He was promoted to the first team for the 1998-99 season, 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 and his case was not helped by injuries.

After finishing as runners-up in the Eredivisie in 2006, Mathijsen opted to transfer to German Bundesliga side Hamburg for €6 million where he teamed up with fellow Dutchmen Rafael van der Vaart and Nigel de Jong. He scored Hamburg’s 2500th goal (his first for the club) on 20 October 2007 against Stuttgart.

In November 2008, Mathijsen signed a new contract extension, tying him to Hamburg until the summer of 2012.

2010 World Cup: Mathijsen was included in the preliminary squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. On 27 May 2010, Netherlands manager Bert van Marwijk announced that the player would be part of the final squad of 23 participating in the competition.

The player was in the starting line-up for their first match in the competition, a 2-0 victory over Denmark

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John Gijsbert Alan – Johnny - Heitinga (born 15 November 1983 in Alphen aan den Rijn) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a defender for Dutch national team.

A product of the Ajax Academy, he previously played for AFC Ajax and Atlético Madrid, before signing for Everton in 2009. In 2008, Heitinga was named Dutch Footballer of the Year. Heitinga is set to marry the sister of ex-Chelsea and Liverpool player Bolo Zenden.

Full name: John Gijsbert Alan Heitinga
Date of birth: 15 November 1983
Place of birth: Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands
Height: 1.80 m
Playing position: Defender / Defensive midfielder

Club Career: Ajax – Atlético Madrid – Everton

Heitinga previously represented various Youth squads for the Netherlands. He is now a regular player for the Dutch national team, having made his debut in April 2003, and having represented his country at the 2006 World Cup and at two European Championships (2008 and 2004). He will be representing the Netherlands at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

Maarten Stekelenburg (born 22 September 1982 in Haarlem) is a professional Dutch football goalkeeper who currently plays for the Netherlands national football team.

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Full name: Maarten Stekelenburg
Date of birth: September 22, 1982
Place of birth: Haarlem, Netherlands
Height: 1.97 m (6 ft 5+1⁄2 in)
Playing position: Goalkeeper

Maarten Stekelenburg World Cup 2010 Comment Video

Mark Peter Gertruda Andreas van Bommel (born 22 April 1977 in Maasbracht) is a Dutch footballer who plays for and captains Bayern Munich in the German first division. He is also the son-in-law of the coach of the Dutch national team, Bert van Marwijk.

He is a famously combative central midfielder who can also operate as enforcer or playmaker. He is also known for his extremely powerful shot, his seemingly boundless energy, tackling ability, and range of passing. Van Bommel is known to have a short and bad temper that has often landed him in trouble with officials and opposing players.

Career: RKVV Maasbracht (Youth career) – PSV – Barcelona – Bayern Munich

Full name: Mark Peter Gertruda Andreas van Bommel
Date of birth: 22 April 1977
Place of birth: Maasbracht, Netherlands
Height: 1.87 m
Playing position: Midfielder

Mark van Bommel Video