Maarten Stekelenburg

Dutch football goalkeeper

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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