Biography
Who is Wesley Sneijder?
Early life and family
Wesley Sneijder was born in Utrecht, Netherlands, on June 9, 1984. He grew up in a football family where his father and older brother Jeffrey both played the sport. His younger brother Rodney also became a professional football player.
Wesley started his youth career with local Utrecht club DOS before moving to the famous Ajax youth academy at age seven. He followed his older brother's footsteps into the academy, initially joining on trial before earning a permanent spot.
Club career and achievements
Wesley Sneijder made his official Ajax debut in February 2003 in a win against Willem II. During his time with Ajax, he won four trophies and received the Johan Cruijff Prijs as the best young player in the Netherlands for the 2003 to 2004 season.
In August 2007, Real Madrid signed Wesley for 27 million euros. He won La Liga in his first season with the club, contributing nine goals. He later transferred to Inter Milan in August 2009 for 15 million euros.
At Inter Milan, Wesley experienced a historic treble winning season in 2010, capturing Serie A, the Coppa Italia, and the UEFA Champions League. He provided the assist for the first goal in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich and earned the nickname The Sniper.
International career
Wesley Sneijder represented the Netherlands across various youth squads before making his senior team debut in April 2003 at the age of 18. He played in the FIFA World Cup in 2006, 2010, and 2014, helping his country reach the final in 2010.
He also competed in the UEFA European Football Championship in 2004, 2008, and 2012. With 134 caps, he became the most capped Dutch player of all time before announcing his international retirement in March 2018.
Birthday and age
Wesley Sneijder was born on June 9, 1984, which makes Wesley 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Wesley shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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