Ibrahim Afellay
Dutch footballer, FC Barcelona midfielder
Born
April 2nd, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Born in 1986, the professional footballer began his career at PSV Eindhoven, where he gained recognition for his skillful play. Afellay transferred to FC Barcelona in 2011, contributing to the team during his tenure that included winning La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. He also represented the Netherlands national team, participating in major tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship. Afellay faced several injuries that impacted his playing time later in his career and eventually transitioned to other clubs, including stints at Schalke 04 and Stoke City.
Winning La Liga with FC Barcelona
Winning the UEFA Champions League with FC Barcelona
Representing the Netherlands in the 2010 FIFA World Cup
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