Khalid Boulahrouz

Dutch footballer and defender

Khalid Boulahrouz - Athletes & Sports Figures born December 28th, 1981
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Played professional football primarily as a defender from 1999 to 2017. Played for clubs including Ajax, RKC Waalwijk, and VfB Stuttgart in Germany. Represented the Netherlands national team, contributing to entries in multiple international tournaments. Known for robust defensive skills.

Played for the Netherlands national team

Competed in UEFA Euro 2004 and FIFA World Cup 2006

Won the KNVB Cup with FC Groningen

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