Maarten Stekelenburg
Dutch football goalkeeper
Born
September 22nd, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional football goalkeeper, played in the Netherlands and abroad. Began career at Ajax in 2001, winning multiple Eredivisie titles and the KNVB Cup. Transferred to Roma in 2011 and later played for clubs including Fulham and Southampton. Represented the national team in several international tournaments, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012.
Won multiple Eredivisie titles with Ajax
Participated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup
Played in UEFA Euro 2012
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