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Football Biography

Wesley Sneijder

“Sneijder”

Dutch · Utrecht, Netherlands · Born 9 June 1984

Attacking Midfielder
134
caps
31
goals

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Netherlands' World Cup 2010 finalist and one of the finest attacking midfielders of his generation — Wesley Sneijder's performances for Inter Milan in the 2009-10 treble-winning season were extraordinary, earning him the Champions League trophy alongside Serie A and Coppa Italia. Unlucky not to win the Ballon d'Or that year. His vision, passing range and ability to shoot from distance made him a nightmare for defences, and his partnership with Robben and van Persie in the Dutch national team was the most feared attacking unit of his era.

Netherlands' 2010 World Cup finalist and Inter Milan's Champions League winner — one of the finest attacking midfielders of his generation. Football at the highest level rewards technical mastery, physical conditioning and the mental fortitude to perform consistently across a long and unrelenting career. Career highlights included Champions League 2010 (Inter Milan), Serie A 3x, World Cup Final 2010. The dedication required to reach elite level in football and sustain that performance over many seasons is rarely appreciated, yet Wesley's career record speaks precisely to that kind of exceptional commitment. Wesley's contribution to football extends well beyond personal statistics to include the broader culture and development of the discipline at the highest level. The standard Wesley Sneijder set across his career in football reflects the level of preparation, tactical intelligence and competitive focus that consistently separates the truly elite from the rest of the field.

Best Known For

Champions League 2010 (Inter Milan)

He became the most capped player in Netherlands history with 134 appearances.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Champions League 2010 (Inter Milan)
  • Serie A 3x
  • World Cup Final 2010
  • 134 Netherlands caps
Career Journey

Timeline

1984 👶 Born in Utrecht, Netherlands
2019 🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Ajax
🏟️ Real Madrid
🏟️ Inter Milan
🏟️ Fenerbahçe
🏆 Champions League 2010 (Inter Milan)
🏆 Serie A 3x
🏆 World Cup Final 2010
🏆 134 Netherlands caps
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Wesley Sneijder

Wesley Sneijder scored 31 career goals.

Wesley Sneijder earned 134 international caps.

Wesley Sneijder was born in 1984.

Wesley Sneijder is Dutch.

Wesley Sneijder played for: Ajax, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Galatasaray, OGC Nice.

Career Timeline — Wesley Sneijder
1984
Born in Utrecht, Netherlands
2019
Retired from professional sport
Ajax
Ajax
Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Inter Milan
Inter Milan
Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe
Champions League 2010 (Inter Milan)
Serie A 3x
World Cup Final 2010
134 Netherlands caps