Dutch former footballer
Born: June 9, 1984
Wesley Sneijder, born on June 9, 1984, in Utrecht, Netherlands, is a retired Dutch professional footballer widely regarded as one of the finest midfielders of his generation. Sneijder began his professional career at Ajax in 2002, where he quickly became known for his vision, passing, and set-piece expertise. In 2007, he moved to Real Madrid, helping the team secure the La Liga title in his debut season.
His most notable success came with Inter Milan, where he joined in 2009. Under the management of José Mourinho, Sneijder played a pivotal role in Inter’s historic 2009-2010 season, winning the Serie A, Coppa Italia, and UEFA Champions League treble. His performances earned him the UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year award and a nomination for the Ballon d’Or, where he finished fourth.
Internationally, Sneijder was a key player for the Netherlands, earning 134 caps and scoring 31 goals. He was instrumental in the Netherlands reaching the 2010 FIFA World Cup final, winning the tournament’s Silver Ball and Bronze Boot.
After stints with Galatasaray, Nice, and Al-Gharafa, Sneijder retired in 2019. Known for his technical skills, playmaking abilities, and leadership on the field, he remains a celebrated figure in Dutch football history.
Wesley Sneijder’s 5 most popular quotes
- Milan is marvellous, picturesque, and full of elegance.
- When I left for Qatar, I knew, of course, that this could have an impact on my career as an international.
- It is absolutely fantastic to have become Netherlands’ most-capped player.
- I wasn’t raised a Catholic, but Yolanthe was, and I wanted to get more involved in her religion.
- Many clubs wanted to know when I was leaving Inter, and Liverpool was one of those clubs, so people were surprised I chose Galatasaray.
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