Andy van der Meyde

Dutch footballer and Ajax star

Andy van der Meyde - Dutch footballer and Ajax star
Born

September 30th, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Played professional football primarily as a winger. Began career at Ajax, where significant contributions aided the team in securing multiple Eredivisie titles. Transferred to Inter Milan and participated in 2006-07 Serie A season. Later played for clubs including Everton in the English Premier League, making contributions in domestic matches and tournaments. Represented the Dutch national team, participating in major international tournaments like UEFA Euro 2004.

Won Eredivisie titles with Ajax

Played for Inter Milan during Serie A season

Competed in UEFA Euro 2004 with the Netherlands

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