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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar

Huntelaar in training with Ajax
Personal information
Date of birth12 August 1983 (1983-08-12) (age 24)
Place of birth   Voor-Drempt, Netherlands
Height1. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands 86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing positionStriker
Club information
Current clubAjax
Number9
Youth clubs
1988–1994
1994–2000
2000–2002		v. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax ( also referred to as AFC Ajax, or simply Ajax, is a professional football club from Amsterdam v. H. en K.
De Graafschap
PSV Eindhoven
Senior clubs1
YearsClubApp (Gls)*
2002–2004
2003
2003–2004
2004–2005
2005–		PSV Eindhoven
→ De Graafschap
→ AGOVV
SC Heerenveen
Ajax		01 0(0)
09 0(0)
35 (26)
46 (34)
82 (70)   
National team2
2004–2006
2006–		Netherlands U21
Netherlands		22 (18)
12 0(7)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 15:37, 17 May 2008 (UTC). De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. Philips Sport Vereniging ( English: Philips Sports Union) widely known either as PSV or PSV Eindhoven, is a Sports club from Philips Sport Vereniging ( English: Philips Sports Union) widely known either as PSV or PSV Eindhoven, is a Sports club from De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. AGOVV Apeldoorn is a Dutch football club playing in the Eerste Divisie, based in Apeldoorn. sc Heerenveen ( Frisian: sc It Hearrenfean) is a Dutch football club currently playing in the Eredivisie, the Dutch Premier Division Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax ( also referred to as AFC Ajax, or simply Ajax, is a professional football club from Amsterdam The Netherlands national football team is the national under-21 team of the Netherlands and is controlled by the Royal Netherlands Football Association. The Netherlands national football team is the national football team of the Netherlands and is controlled by the Royal Netherlands Football Association
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of 20:23, 25 May 2008 (UTC).
* Appearances (Goals)

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (born August 12, 1983) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a striker for Ajax and the Netherlands. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax ( also referred to as AFC Ajax, or simply Ajax, is a professional football club from Amsterdam The Netherlands national football team is the national football team of the Netherlands and is controlled by the Royal Netherlands Football Association He previously represented PSV Eindhoven, De Graafschap, AGOVV Apeldoorn, and SC Heerenveen. Philips Sport Vereniging ( English: Philips Sports Union) widely known either as PSV or PSV Eindhoven, is a Sports club from De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. AGOVV Apeldoorn is a Dutch football club playing in the Eerste Divisie, based in Apeldoorn. sc Heerenveen ( Frisian: sc It Hearrenfean) is a Dutch football club currently playing in the Eredivisie, the Dutch Premier Division

Various media outlets have noted him as a rising star in Dutch football, being named Dutch Football Talent of the Year and Ajax "Player of the year" in 2006. The title Dutch Footballer of the Year ( Voetballer van het Jaar) has been awarded in the Netherlands since 1984. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Due to his goal-scoring ability he has earned the nickname "The Hunter", a play on his last name. [1] He was a part of the Dutch side that won the 2006 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, where he became the tournament's leading goal-scorer. The UEFA U-21 Championship 2006 began in August 2004 On December 15 2005 Portugal was selected to host the finals of the competition which He was also named in the UEFA Team of the Tournament. The UEFA U-21 Championship 2006 began in August 2004 On December 15 2005 Portugal was selected to host the finals of the competition which He is the all-time highest goal-scorer for the Netherlands U21 squad with 18 goals in 22 matches. The Netherlands national football team is the national under-21 team of the Netherlands and is controlled by the Royal Netherlands Football Association. In domestic football he was Eredivisie's top scorer in the 2005–06 season with 33 goals in 31 games. The Eredivisie ( English: Honorary Division) is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The 2005/06 season of the Eredivisie began in August 2005 and ended in May 2006 He also became the top scorer in the 2007–08 season with 33 goals in 34 appearances. The 2007/2008 season of the Eredivisie started in August 2007 and ends on 18 May 2008 with defending champions PSV retaining

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Huntelaar was born in Drempt, a village in the Achterhoek region of Netherlands, but moved to Hummelo when he was six weeks old. The Achterhoek is a region in the eastern part of the Netherlands. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Hummelo is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Bronckhorst, about 6 km northeast of Doetinchem [2] He lived with parents Dirk-Jan and Maud Huntelaar, and his two brothers Niek and Jelle. [2] Like his two brothers, at the age of five Huntelaar joined the local football team v. v. H. en K. (football club Hummelo and Keppel) where he played for the next six years. [2] Huntelaar was scouted as a youth talent by Go Ahead Eagles, however, the distance required to travel prohibited him from joining the team from Deventer. The Go Ahead Eagles are a football club from Deventer, Netherlands, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie. Deventer is a Municipality and City in the Salland region of the Dutch Province of Overijssel. [2] Soon after he was scouted by De Graafschap where on April 6, 1994 he signed his first youth contract, aged eleven. De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) [2] During his first two years with De Graafschap, Huntelaar played as a left back, left winger, attacking midfielder, and even as a goalkeeper; only in his third year was he deployed as a striker. [2] In the 1997–98 season, the now 14 year old Huntelaar was the first striker for the C-team at De Graafschap, and scored 33 goals in 20 matches. [2] The following season saw him promoted to the B1 team, and in the 1999–00 season he became top scorer of the B1 league with 31 goals. [2] His goal-scoring abilities drew the attention of PSV Eindhoven, who signed him in June 2000. Philips Sport Vereniging ( English: Philips Sports Union) widely known either as PSV or PSV Eindhoven, is a Sports club from [2]

Huntelaar (right) with Netherlands coach Marco van Basten during a training prior to Euro 2008.
Huntelaar (right) with Netherlands coach Marco van Basten during a training prior to Euro 2008. Marcel "Marco" van Basten ( 31 October 1964 in Oog in Al, Utrecht) is a Dutch football manager currently

Huntelaar is a striker who plays as a centre forward, or an "out-and-out" striker, rather than as a supporting striker. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing He has a good technical ability and can score goals with his head and with either foot. [1] In an October 2007 interview Huntelaar stressed the importance of fitness to his game: "You have to work on every area but I would say that physical fitness is absolutely essential, especially in big games. I need to stay sharp and keep my speed up over 90 minutes, from the kick-off right through to the final whistle. That's fundamental. "[3] He has been compared in playing style to Marco van Basten and Fernando Morientes. Marcel "Marco" van Basten ( 31 October 1964 in Oog in Al, Utrecht) is a Dutch football manager currently Fernando Morientes Sánchez (born April 5 1976 in Cilleros, Cáceres) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Valencia [1][4] Real Madrid C.F. manager Bernd Schuster has said of the player "It seems like they have cloned him from Marco van Basten. Bernd Schuster (born December 22, 1959 in Augsburg) is a German football coach and former player His way of moving, shooting with both feet and heading power all remind me of Van Basten. "[5]

Strikers have traditionally found it very difficult to succeed at Ajax, and Goal. com columnist Wout Stravers has praised Huntelaar for avoiding ending up at the "Amsterdam striker cemetery". [6] In January 2001, Huntelaar and his girlfriend Maddy became a couple. [2] His agent is Arnold Oosterveer. Arnold Oosterveer (born 1 March, 1959) is a Dutch former football defender. [7]

Career

PSV

In his first season at PSV, Huntelaar quickly established himself as a prolific goalscorer for their A1 youth team under coach Willy van der Kuijlen (the all-time top scorer in the Eredivisie with 311 goals), scoring 26 goals in 23 games to become top scorer in the youth league. Wilhelmus ("Willy" Martinus Leonardus Johannes van der Kuijlen (born December 6, 1946 in Helmond, Noord-Brabant) is a retired [2] In his second season at PSV, Huntelaar was added to Guus Hiddink's senior team, but failed to secure a place in the starting line-up. Guus Hiddink (born 8 November 1946 in Varsseveld) is a Dutch former professional football player and manager, currently the manager of the He made his first team debut as a substitute for Mateja Kežman on November 23, 2002 in a 0–3 away win over RBC Roosendaal. A substitute is a player in Association football who is brought on to the pitch during a match in exchange for an existing player Mateja Kežman ( Serbian Cyrillic: Матеја Кежман (born 12 April 1979 in Zemun, Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. RBC Roosendaal is a Dutch football club RBC the brainchild of Frans Mathijsen and Anton Poldermans, was formed in July 31 This turned out to be his only Eredivisie appearance for the club. The Eredivisie ( English: Honorary Division) is the highest football league in the Netherlands. [8][2]

De Graafschap

Having failed to establish himself in the PSV first team, Huntelaar was sent on loan to his old club De Graafschap. De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. He made his senior debut for De Graafschap on February 8, 2003, coming on as a substitute for Hans van de Haar against RBC Roosendaal. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Johannes ("Hans" van de Haar (born February 1, 1975 in Amersfoort, Utrecht) is a football Striker from the RBC Roosendaal is a Dutch football club RBC the brainchild of Frans Mathijsen and Anton Poldermans, was formed in July 31 [9] He made his first appearance in the starting lineup on February 16, 2003 as De Graafschap were beaten 1–5 by his future employer SC Heerenveen. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. sc Heerenveen ( Frisian: sc It Hearrenfean) is a Dutch football club currently playing in the Eredivisie, the Dutch Premier Division [10] He made his final appearance in the squad on May 29, 2003 as De Graafschap lost 2–1 to FC Zwolle, confirming their demotion from the Eredivisie. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. FC Zwolle is a Dutch football club based in Zwolle, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie, the country's second level of professional In many Sports leagues around the world (with North American and Australian professional leagues being the most notable exceptions promotion and relegation [11] In total, Huntelaar made nine Eredivisie appearances for the Super Farmers but failed to score, and De Graafschap decided not to extend his contract. [12] Klaas-Jan's uncle, Cor Huntelaar, was financial director of De Graafschap at the time of his death and was remembered by the club during a tribute match against Heracles Almelo on March 15, 2008. Heracles Almelo is a football club from Almelo, Netherlands. Heracles Almelo were founded on May 3, 1903 as Heracles Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [13]

AGOVV

At the start of the 2003–04 season Huntelaar was again sent on loan, this time to newly-promoted Eerste Divisie side AGOVV Apeldoorn under coach Jurrie Koolhof. The Eerste Divisie ( English: First Division) is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. AGOVV Apeldoorn is a Dutch football club playing in the Eerste Divisie, based in Apeldoorn. Jurjen Jacob (Jurrie Koolhof (born 10 January 1960 in Beerta, Groningen) is a former Dutch international football Striker and [14] He was an instant success, scoring on his debut for AGOVV against TOP Oss. TOP Oss is a football club from the Netherlands, which was founded on April 9, 1928. [15] In his second league game for AGOVV, Huntelaar scored a hat-trick against Heracles Almelo. Heracles Almelo is a football club from Almelo, Netherlands. Heracles Almelo were founded on May 3, 1903 as Heracles [16] Huntelaar went on to score 26 times in his 35 league appearances and finished the season as the division's top goalscorer, and was named "Player of the Year" for the Eerste Divisie (First Division). [17] In 2007, AGOVV named one of the stands at Sportpark Berg & Bos the "Klaas-Jan Huntelaar stand". Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Sportpark Berg & Bos is a multi-use Stadium in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. [18]

SC Heerenveen

After Huntelaar turned down the opportunity to sign a new contract with PSV, Frysian club SC Heerenveen moved in to sign him for a transfer fee of €100,000. Friesland ( West Frisian: Fryslân, Dutch Friesland) is a province in the north of the Netherlands and part of the bigger region known sc Heerenveen ( Frisian: sc It Hearrenfean) is a Dutch football club currently playing in the Eredivisie, the Dutch Premier Division [1] The player has since explained his decision not to renew his contract with PSV, saying "I was there for two years and when I turned 18 I was loaned out to De Graafschap, where I'd played between the ages of 10 and 16, and then to AgoVV. When I went back to PSV the second time, I wasn't playing and the club didn't offer me anything specific. I just wanted to play and work on my game. "[3] Heerenveen chairman Riemer van der Velde described what the club expected from the player: "He is a young, scoring striker who has undergone a good development last season. Riemer van der Velde (born October 28 1940, Bakkeveen) is the former chairman of Dutch football club SC Heerenveen. He will have to prove himself on a higher level, but I expect that he can benefit us greatly. If Huntelaar can score fifteen goals like Sibon did last season, we can't complain". Gerald Sibon (born April 19, 1974 in Emmen, The Netherlands) is a Dutch football player who plays for SC Heerenveen [19] Huntelaar started the 2004–05 season well by scoring on his Eredivisie debut with Heerenveen against AZ. [20] Huntelaar also scored in his second game for Heerenveen, against Roda JC, and less than a month later scored a brace to lead Heerenveen to a 3–0 victory against NAC Breda. Roda JC is a Dutch football club located in Kerkrade, Netherlands. NAC Breda is a Dutch Football club from Breda. NAC (NOAD ADVENDO Combinatie was founded on September 19, 1912 when the two [21][22] In October, Huntelaar scored two more braces, one against FC Utrecht, and one against FC Den Bosch. FC Utrecht is a Dutch football club founded on July 1, 1970. It was a merger of three clubs from the city of Utrecht: DOS Elinkwijk FC Den Bosch is a football club from 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands. [23][24] Huntelaar scored more goals against RBC Roosendaal and Willem II Tilburg to take his scoring tally to 10 goals in 17 games at the winter break. RBC Roosendaal is a Dutch football club RBC the brainchild of Frans Mathijsen and Anton Poldermans, was formed in July 31 [25][26] The striker continued to do well after the winter break, scoring in the first two games of 2005 against FC Den Bosch and NAC Breda. NAC Breda is a Dutch Football club from Breda. NAC (NOAD ADVENDO Combinatie was founded on September 19, 1912 when the two [27][28] However, he could not continue his good start to the new year and hit a scoring drought; Huntelaar did not score in his next eight league games. It was only in late April that he continued his scoring form with a hat-trick against RBC. [29] Huntelaar finished the season in style, scoring in the two penultimate games, against FC Groningen and NEC. FC Groningen is a football Club from Groningen in the Netherlands. is a Japanese multinational IT company headquartered in Minato Tokyo, Japan. [30][31] At the end of the season, Huntelaar had scored a total of 17 goals in 31 matches, and was a decisive factor in helping Heerenveen qualify for the UEFA Cup. The UEFA Cup is a football competition for European club teams organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA.

Huntelaar was once again on target in the first league game of the 2005–06 season, against Vitesse. The 2005/06 season of the Eredivisie began in August 2005 and ended in May 2006 Stichting Betaald Voetbal Vitesse is a Dutch football club from Arnhem, which was founded on May 14, 1892. [32] Klaas-Jan scored again in his second and fourth game of the season, against Roda JC and Heracles, respectively. [33][34] In October, Huntelaar scored a hat-trick in an away match against NAC Breda, Heerenveen winning 0–3. NAC Breda is a Dutch Football club from Breda. NAC (NOAD ADVENDO Combinatie was founded on September 19, 1912 when the two [35] November saw the striker score a brace against FC Groningen and the winning goal against Sparta Rotterdam. FC Groningen is a football Club from Groningen in the Netherlands. Sparta Rotterdam is the oldest professional football team in the Netherlands, established on April 1, 1888. [36][37] December, his final month for Heerenveen, would prove to be productive for Huntelaar as the player scored seven goals in four games, including braces against Willem II, FC Twente, and RKC Waalwijk. FC Twente (also incorrectly referred to as Twente Enschede) is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Enschede, playing in the the RKC Waalwijk is a football club playing in the Dutch Eerste Divisie. [38][39][40] Huntelaar's final game for the Frisian club was against AFC Ajax, his future employer. Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax ( also referred to as AFC Ajax, or simply Ajax, is a professional football club from Amsterdam Huntelaar was again on target as Heerenveen beat Ajax 4–2. [41] By the winter break, he had scored 17 goals in 15 matches, which earned him a mid-season transfer to AFC Ajax. Heerenveen received €9 million plus future incentives for the player. [42] A substantial sum went to rivals PSV Eindhoven as a result of a training compensation rule imposed by FIFA. Philips Sport Vereniging ( English: Philips Sports Union) widely known either as PSV or PSV Eindhoven, is a Sports club from The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (French for International Federation of Association Football)

Ajax

2005/06

Celebrating victory in the Dutch Cup with Ajax
Celebrating victory in the Dutch Cup with Ajax

After transferring from Heerenveen during the winter break, Huntelaar struggled in his first month with Ajax. The KNVB Cup (KNVB beker is a competition organized by the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB since 1899. It was only in February, in his fifth match for Ajax, that he scored his first goal, in a Gatorade Cup tie against his old club Heerenveen. [43] Once he had broken his scoring drought, Huntelaar started scoring regularly. During the month of February, Huntelaar scored nine goals in seven matches for Ajax, including a header against Inter Milan on his Champions League debut. Football Club Internazionale Milano, most commonly referred to as simply Internazionale, or Inter, is an Italian professional football club [44] Huntelaar continued his goal-scoring for the rest of the season, and ended as the Dutch league's top scorer, having scored sixteen goals in as many appearances for Ajax, bringing his total for the season to 33 goals in 31 matches. [45] As Ajax finished second in the Dutch league, they needed to win the European play-offs to secure a place in the third round of the Champions League. In the semis, Ajax faced their rivals Feyenoord, who had finished fourth in the league. In the first leg at the Amsterdam Arena, Ajax crushed Feyenoord 3–0, with Huntelaar scoring the final goal for Ajax. Amsterdam ArenA is a Stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The stadium was built from 1993 to 1996 at a cost of € 140 million and was [46] In the second leg, Ajax further humbled Feyenoord by beating them 2–4 in De Kuip. The Feijenoord Stadion, better known by its nickname de Kuip (the Tub is a stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands that was completed in 1937 Huntelaar was once again on target, scoring the second goal for Ajax. [47] Huntelaar featured in the defeat of FC Groningen in the final two games of the play-offs to secure Ajax Champions League football for next season, although he did not score. FC Groningen is a football Club from Groningen in the Netherlands. [48] Huntelaar scored a bicycle kick during injury time in the KNVB Cup semi-final against Roda JC, which levelled the score at 1–1. A bicycle kick, chalaca, chilena, overhead kick, or scissors kick is a move in football (soccer which is made by throwing the body The KNVB Cup (KNVB beker is a competition organized by the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB since 1899. Roda JC is a Dutch football club located in Kerkrade, Netherlands. Ajax went on to win the game 4–1 after extra time, with Huntelaar scoring another goal in the 109th minute to take them to the final of the Dutch cup, where Ajax faced Huntelaar's old club PSV. [49] In the final Huntelaar scored a brace, including the winning goal, to bring Ajax its 16th KNVB Cup. [50] The season had been Huntelaar's most successful to date, and he was awarded the Eredivisie Johan Cruijff Award award (for talent of the year), and was named Ajax player of the year. The title Dutch Footballer of the Year ( Voetballer van het Jaar) has been awarded in the Netherlands since 1984. [51]

2006/07

When Jaap Stam was named Ajax captain in July 2006, Huntelaar was named as vice-captain. Jakob "Jaap" Stam (born July 17 1972 in Kampen in the Netherlands) is a retired Dutch football player [52] Huntelaar was the first player to score a goal at Arsenal F.C.'s new Emirates Stadium in a testimonial match for Dennis Bergkamp on July 22, 2006 - a match Ajax ended up losing 2–1 (although in the second half, which started off with Ajax leading 1–0, 'legends' like Johan Cruijff, Marco van Basten and Ian Wright played instead). The Emirates Stadium is a football stadium located on Ashburton Grove in Holloway, North London, and the home of Arsenal Football Club since Dennis Nicolaas Maria Bergkamp (born May 10, 1969 in Amsterdam) is a retired Dutch Professional footballer At club level Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Marcel "Marco" van Basten ( 31 October 1964 in Oog in Al, Utrecht) is a Dutch football manager currently Ian Edward Wright, MBE (born 3 November 1963 in Woolwich, London) is an English former professional footballer who won the Golden [53] Huntelaar started the 2006–07 European campaign well by scoring a brace away against Copenhagen in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League 3rd qualifying round in a 1-2 win. See also List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winners The UEFA Champions League, which evolved from the European Champion Clubs' Cup is a seasonal club [54] However, a shock 2–0 defeat home against Copenhagen meant that Ajax were demoted to the UEFA Cup, in which Huntelaar scored eight goals in seven matches. The UEFA Cup is a football competition for European club teams organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA. In the 2006–07 Dutch league, Huntelaar continued scoring, getting 21 goals in the league as Ajax once again finished second. The 2006/2007 season of the Eredivisie began on August 18, 2006. In the KNVB Cup, Huntelaar scored four goals in six matches, including a goal in the cup final victory against AZ. [55] Finishing second in the league meant that Ajax once again had to play in the European play-offs to secure Champions League football for the next season. Huntelaar scored two goals in the second leg of the semi-final against his old club Heerenveen as Ajax won 4–1 on aggregate. [56] In the final, Louis van Gaal's AZ awaited Ajax. Aloysius Paulus Maria "Louis" van Gaal (born August 8, 1951 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch football manager currently in charge Huntelaar featured in both legs as Ajax won 4–2 on aggregate to secure a place in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. [57]

2007/08

Huntelaar at a post-game press event with Ajax.
Huntelaar at a post-game press event with Ajax.

On July 2, 2007, Huntelaar signed a sponsorship deal with Nike, having previously been under contract with Adidas. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Nike Inc ('naɪki ( is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. WikipediaManual of Style (trademarks, which says "Lowercased trademarks with no internal [58] The 2007–08 season started with mixed performances. The 2007/2008 season of the Eredivisie started in August 2007 and ends on 18 May 2008 with defending champions PSV retaining Huntelaar featured in Ajax's third consecutive victory in the Johan Cruijff-schaal in a 1–0 win over PSV Eindhoven. [59] Next followed the third round Champions League qualifier match against SK Slavia Praha. Huntelaar missed a penalty as Ajax lost 0–1 in the first leg in the Amsterdam Arena, and a repeat of the shock exit in the 2006 Champions League took place after Ajax also lost the second leg 2–1 in Prague. [60] Ajax were also eliminated from the UEFA Cup by NK Dinamo Zagreb on away goals. Dinamo Zagreb is one of the most famous and successful Croatian football clubs Huntelaar scored two goals in the return match but it was not enough to secure Ajax's place in the competition. [61] In the first Eredivisie match of the season Huntelaar scored four goals to help them past newly promoted De Graafschap in an 1–8 away victory. [62] He continued his goal scoring form against FC Groningen and scored a bicycle kick against Heracles Almelo. FC Groningen is a football Club from Groningen in the Netherlands. Heracles Almelo is a football club from Almelo, Netherlands. Heracles Almelo were founded on May 3, 1903 as Heracles [63][64] Huntelaar was again on target in the following three games, with a free kick just outside the box against Louis van Gaal's AZ as Ajax beat their North Holland rivals 2–3, against VVV-Venlo, and against Sparta Rotterdam. Aloysius Paulus Maria "Louis" van Gaal (born August 8, 1951 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch football manager currently in charge AZ, an initialism for Alkmaar Zaanstreek, is a football club from Alkmaar, the Netherlands. North Holland ( Dutch: Noord-Holland,, West Frisian: Noôrd-Holland) is a province situated on the North Sea in the VVV-Venlo is a Dutch football club which returned to the Dutch highest league ( Eredivisie) by defeating RKC Waalwijk (3-0 on May Sparta Rotterdam is the oldest professional football team in the Netherlands, established on April 1, 1888. [65][66][67] On October 28, 2007, Huntelaar scored the only goal against FC Utrecht to clinch an away victory. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. FC Utrecht is a Dutch football club founded on July 1, 1970. It was a merger of three clubs from the city of Utrecht: DOS Elinkwijk [68] With the retirement of Jaap Stam in October 2007, Huntelaar was temporarily made the Ajax captain, pending Edgar Davids' return from injury. Edgar Steven Davids (born March 13, 1973 in Paramaribo, Suriname) is a Dutch professional football player [69] Huntelaar played his first Dutch Cup game of the season against his old side Heerenveen on October 31, 2007, scoring the third goal as Ajax beat the Frisians 3–1 to advance to the next round. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [70] On November 4, 2007, the striker scored a goal and missed a penalty against Roda JC, bringing his total for the season to eleven goals in ten league appearances. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Roda JC is a Dutch football club located in Kerkrade, Netherlands. By the end of the season, Huntelaar had scored 33 goals in 34 apps, making him the top scorer of the eredivisie, eleven in front of Twente's Blaise Kufo. Blaise Isetsima Kufo (born 25 May 1975 in Kinshasa) is a Swiss football player of Congolese (DRC origin [71]

Huntelaar (left) with Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Huntelaar (left) with Ruud van Nistelrooy. Rutgerus Johannes Martinus van Nistelrooij (commonly spelled as van Nistelrooy; born 1 July 1976 in Oss, North Brabant) is a Dutch footballer

Netherlands national team

Huntelaar participated in the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship for the Netherlands under coach Louis van Gaal. The 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Argentina between June 17 and July 8, 2001. Aloysius Paulus Maria "Louis" van Gaal (born August 8, 1951 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch football manager currently in charge The striker scored two goals in the tournament before the Dutch were eliminated in the quarter finals by Egypt. [2]

Huntelaar was part of the preliminary Dutch squad prior to the 2006 FIFA World Cup, but was not chosen in the squad for the tournament itself. The Netherlands national football team is the national football team of the Netherlands and is controlled by the Royal Netherlands Football Association The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th instance of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament Coach Marco van Basten explained that he felt Huntelaar would benefit from more experience and from playing at the UEFA Under 21 football championships in Portugal with Foppe de Haan's Netherlands U21 squad, going as far as to say that it was up to the player to "show us there that by not selecting Huntelaar we did not do the right thing". Marcel "Marco" van Basten ( 31 October 1964 in Oog in Al, Utrecht) is a Dutch football manager currently The UEFA U-21 Championship 2006 began in August 2004 On December 15 2005 Portugal was selected to host the finals of the competition which Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. Foppe de Haan (born June 26, 1943 in Lippenhuizen, Friesland) is a Dutch football coach. The Netherlands national football team is the national under-21 team of the Netherlands and is controlled by the Royal Netherlands Football Association. [72] While Holland went on to score just three goals in four games goals at the World Cup in Germany, the youth side did a lot better in the U21 championship. Huntelaar was the top-scorer of the Under 21 tournament with four goals as the young Dutch were victorious in the tournament. He scored a powerful strike in the semi-final against France and a brace in the final against Ukraine. [73] Huntelaar was named as one of the strikers in the UEFA Team of the Tournament. The UEFA U-21 Championship 2006 began in August 2004 On December 15 2005 Portugal was selected to host the finals of the competition which [74]

Huntelaar (left) with Robin van Persie.
Huntelaar (left) with Robin van Persie. Robin van Persie (born August 6 1983 in Rotterdam) is a Dutch footballer who plays for English Premier League team

Huntelaar's status as a rising star was confirmed when Marco van Basten decided to select the striker as his starting striker in the Dutch National squad's friendly against the Republic of Ireland on August 16, 2006. The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in international football. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Huntelaar paid immediate dividends in his debut for the senior squad by scoring two goals, and making two assists, in Holland's 4–0 victory. [75] Huntelaar was the first player to score on his debut for the Dutch national squad since Dick Nanninga did so in 1978. Dick Nanninga (born 17 January 1949 in Groningen) is a former Dutch footballer, who played for the Dutch clubs BV Veendam [2] However in his next seven caps he did not manage to add another goal, and due to the return of Ruud van Nistelrooy to the team and the presence of other strikers like Robin van Persie, Dirk Kuyt, and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink, his chances in the team have been limited. Rutgerus Johannes Martinus van Nistelrooij (commonly spelled as van Nistelrooy; born 1 July 1976 in Oss, North Brabant) is a Dutch footballer Robin van Persie (born August 6 1983 in Rotterdam) is a Dutch footballer who plays for English Premier League team Dirk Kuyt, officially spelled Dirk Kuijt ( (born 22 July 1980, in Katwijk aan Zee) is a Dutch professional football player Jan Johannes Vennegoor of Hesselink (ˈjɑn vɛnnəɣoːʁ ɔvˈɦɛsəlɪŋk (born 7th November, 1978 in Oldenzaal) is a Dutch football player After being left out of the squad for a number of games, he was recalled to the squad in October 2007 for the UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying games against Romania and Slovenia. The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2008, was the 13th UEFA European Football Championship, a quadrennial football [76] Due to the suspension of Ruud van Nistelrooy, Huntelaar was in the starting line-up against Slovenia, scoring his first competitive international goal in a 2–0 win. [77] He scored his fifth and sixth goal for the national team on March 26, 2008 in a friendly match against Austria. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [78] He scored his seventh goal in twelve national caps on May 24, 2008 against Ukraine. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [79]

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar: International Goals[80]
#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1. August 16, 2006Lansdowne Road, Dublin, IrelandFlag of Ireland Republic of Ireland0–10–4Friendly match
2. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Location The stadium is situated in the neighbourhood of Ballsbridge in the city's Dublin 4 area Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in international football. An exhibition game (also known as an exhibition match or simply exhibition, or a demonstration or demo event is a sporting event August 16, 2006Lansdowne Road, Dublin, IrelandFlag of Ireland Republic of Ireland0–30–4Friendly match
3. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Location The stadium is situated in the neighbourhood of Ballsbridge in the city's Dublin 4 area Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in international football. An exhibition game (also known as an exhibition match or simply exhibition, or a demonstration or demo event is a sporting event October 17, 2007Philips Stadion, Eindhoven, NetherlandsFlag of Slovenia Slovenia2–02–0Euro 2008 Qualification
4. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Philips Stadion is the 35000 seater Stadium of football club PSV Eindhoven. Eindhoven ( is a Municipality and a city located in the province of Noord-Brabant in the south of the Netherlands, originally at the confluence The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The Slovenia national football team is the national football team of Slovenia and is controlled by the Football Association of Slovenia. This page describes the qualifying procedure for the UEFA Euro 2008. February 6, 2008Poljud Stadium, Split, CroatiaFlag of Croatia Croatia0–20–3Friendly match
5. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Poljud is a football Stadium in the Croatian city of Split. It takes its name from the neighbourhood of Poljud its original name is "Gradski Split (Spalatum Ancient Greek: Aspálathos, Ασπάλαθος Spalato is the largest and most important Dalmatian city the second-largest Croatia (Hrvatska ˈxȓvatska officially the Republic of Croatia ( Republika Hrvatska) is a southern Central European country at the crossroads between The Croatian national football team ( Croatian pronunciation: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) is the national side representing Croatia An exhibition game (also known as an exhibition match or simply exhibition, or a demonstration or demo event is a sporting event March 26, 2008Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna, AustriaFlag of Austria Austria3–13–4Friendly match
6. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Vienna ( in Wien; see also other names) is the Capital of Austria, and is also one of the nine States of Austria. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich The Austria national football team is the association football team that represents the Country of Austria in international competition and is controlled An exhibition game (also known as an exhibition match or simply exhibition, or a demonstration or demo event is a sporting event March 26, 2008Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna, AustriaFlag of Austria Austria3–43–4Friendly match
7. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Vienna ( in Wien; see also other names) is the Capital of Austria, and is also one of the nine States of Austria. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich The Austria national football team is the association football team that represents the Country of Austria in international competition and is controlled An exhibition game (also known as an exhibition match or simply exhibition, or a demonstration or demo event is a sporting event May 24, 2008De Kuip, Rotterdam, NetherlandsFlag of Ukraine Ukraine2–03–0Friendly match

Career statistics

All-Time Club Performance[81][82]
ClubSeasonDomestic LeagueDomestic Cups[83]European games[84]Total
AppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsRatio
PSV Eindhoven2002–0310----100
De Graafschap2002–0390----900
AGOVV Apeldoorn2003–043526----35260. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Feijenoord Stadion, better known by its nickname de Kuip (the Tub is a stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands that was completed in 1937 Rotterdam (pronounced) is the 2nd-largest City by population in the Netherlands, located in the province of The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The Ukraine national football team is the national football team of Ukraine and is controlled by the Football Federation of Ukraine. An exhibition game (also known as an exhibition match or simply exhibition, or a demonstration or demo event is a sporting event Philips Sport Vereniging ( English: Philips Sports Union) widely known either as PSV or PSV Eindhoven, is a Sports club from De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. AGOVV Apeldoorn is a Dutch football club playing in the Eerste Divisie, based in Apeldoorn. 74
SC Heerenveen2004–053117--7338200. sc Heerenveen ( Frisian: sc It Hearrenfean) is a Dutch football club currently playing in the Eredivisie, the Dutch Premier Division The 2004-05 season of the Eredivisie started on August 13, 2004 and ended on May 22, 2005. 53
2005–061517116322210. The 2005/06 season of the Eredivisie began in August 2005 and ended in May 2006 95
Total46341113660410. 68
AFC Ajax2005–061616772125240. Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax ( also referred to as AFC Ajax, or simply Ajax, is a professional football club from Amsterdam The 2005/06 season of the Eredivisie began in August 2005 and ended in May 2006 96
2006–0732211069951360. The 2006/2007 season of the Eredivisie began on August 18, 2006. 71
2007–083433114239360. The 2007/2008 season of the Eredivisie started in August 2007 and ends on 18 May 2008 with defending champions PSV retaining 92
Total827018141512113960. 85
Career Totals173130191528182201630. 74
Updated 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Honours

References

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  11. ^ (Dutch) 29-05-2003 - FC Zwolle - De Graafschap (2 - 1). De Graafschap (2003-05-29). Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Retrieved on 2007-09-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina.
  12. ^ (Dutch) De Graafschap ziet af van langer huren van Huntelaar. Sport1 (2003-06-21). Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Retrieved on 2007-09-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina.
  13. ^ (Dutch) De Graafschap herdenkt Cor Huntelaar groots. Soccernews. nl (2008-03-15). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Retrieved on 2008-03-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king
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  16. ^ (Dutch) Eerste overwinning AGOVV. Sport1 (2003-08-23). Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Retrieved on 2007-10-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost
  17. ^ a b c (Dutch) Huntelaar verkozen tot speler van het seizoen. Sport1 (2004-06-02). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Retrieved on 2007-10-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost
  18. ^ (Dutch) Huntelaar krijgt eigen tribune bij AGOVV. Trouw (2007-09-11). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  19. ^ (Dutch) Heerenveen en PSV eens over Huntelaar. Friesch Dagblad (2004-06-29). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Retrieved on 2007-10-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Dutch: "Het is een jonge, scorende spits die zich afgelopen seizoen goed heeft ontwikkeld. Hij zal zich op een hoger niveau moeten bewijzen, maar ik verwacht dat we een hoop plezier aan hem kunnen beleven. Als Huntelaar er net als Sibon vorig seizoen vijftien maakt mogen we niet klagen. "
  20. ^ (Dutch) Uitstekende start Heerenveen tegen AZ: 1-1. SC Heerenveen (2004-08-14). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Retrieved on 2007-09-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers
  21. ^ (Dutch) Heerenveen onderuit in spektakelstuk: 3-4. SC Heerenveen (2004-08-21). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Retrieved on 2007-09-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers
  22. ^ (Dutch) Huntelaar leidt Heerenveen langs NAC. SC Heerenveen (2004-09-18). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Retrieved on 2007-09-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers
  23. ^ (Dutch) Huntelaar schiet Heerenveen laat naar zege. SC Heerenveen (2004-10-24). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Retrieved on 2007-09-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers
  24. ^ (Dutch) Invallers loodsen Heerenveen langs Den Bosch. SC Heerenveen (2004-10-31). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Retrieved on 2007-09-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers
  25. ^ (Dutch) Daniël Hestad leidt Heerenveen langs RBC. SC Heerenveen (2004-11-20). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Retrieved on 2007-09-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec
  26. ^ (Dutch) Willem II op valreep langszij bij Heerenveen. SC Heerenveen (2004-12-05). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Retrieved on 2007-09-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec
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  28. ^ (Dutch) Huntelaar redt Heerenveen met late treffer. SC Heerenveen (2005-01-30). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Retrieved on 2007-09-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec
  29. ^ (Dutch) Heerenveen geeft arm RBC pak slaag: 7-1. SC Heerenveen (2005-04-22). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Retrieved on 2007-09-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated
  30. ^ (Dutch) Zege in derby goed voor Europees voetbal. SC Heerenveen (2005-05-15). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Retrieved on 2007-09-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated
  31. ^ (Dutch) Heerenveen pas na rust langs NEC: 2-1. SC Heerenveen (2005-05-22). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Retrieved on 2007-09-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated
  32. ^ (Dutch) Heerenveen krijgt te weinig tegen Vitesse; 2-2. SC Heerenveen (2005-08-13). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Retrieved on 2007-09-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated
  33. ^ (Dutch) Ontketend Heerenveen in kraker langs Roda; 5-4. SC Heerenveen (2005-08-20). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Retrieved on 2007-09-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated
  34. ^ (Dutch) Heerenveen wederom in slotminuten onder uit. SC Heerenveen (2005-09-10). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Retrieved on 2007-09-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated
  35. ^ (Dutch) IJzersterke Huntelaar is NAC te machtig: 0-3. SC Heerenveen (2005-10-15). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Retrieved on 2007-09-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English
  36. ^ (Dutch) Heerenveen veel te sterk voor FC Groningen: 4-0. SC Heerenveen (2005-11-06). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Retrieved on 2007-09-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English
  37. ^ (Dutch) Heerenveen met moeite langs Sparta: 1-2. SC Heerenveen (2005-11-20). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Retrieved on 2007-09-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English
  38. ^ (Dutch) Heerenveen poetst 0-3 achterstand weg: 3-3. SC Heerenveen (2005-12-10). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Retrieved on 2007-09-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English
  39. ^ (Dutch) Huntelaar loodst Heerenveen langs FC Twente. SC Heerenveen (2005-12-17). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Retrieved on 2007-09-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English
  40. ^ (Dutch) Mentaal sterk Heerenveen na rust langszij RKC: 2-2. SC Heerenveen (2005-12-27). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Retrieved on 2007-09-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English
  41. ^ (Dutch) Heerenveen is weer te sterk voor Ajax: 4-2. SC Heerenveen (2005-12-30). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Retrieved on 2007-09-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English
  42. ^ Transfer completed: Huntelaar to join Ajax for 4.5 years. Ajax USA (2005-12-29). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  43. ^ (Dutch) Ajax naar halve finale Gatorade Cup door zege op Heerenveen. Ajax Online (2006-02-02). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  44. ^ Inter recovery pegs back Ajax. UEFA. com (2006-02-22). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  45. ^ a b (Dutch) Huntelaar evenaart topscorer Cruijff. KNVB (2006-04-17). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  46. ^ (Dutch) Ajax in Arena ruim langs Feyenoord. Ajax Online (2006-04-20). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  47. ^ (Dutch) Ajax bezorgt Feyenoord de ultieme vernedering. Ajax Online (2006-04-23). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  48. ^ (Dutch) Ajax plaatst zich in slotfase voor voorronde Champions League. Ajax Online (2006-05-03). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  49. ^ (Dutch) Ajax naar bekerfinale na zinderend duel tegen Roda. Ajax Online (2006-03-22). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  50. ^ a b (Dutch) Huntelaar bezorgt Ajax met twee doelpunten de beker. Ajax Online (2006-05-07). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  51. ^ a b c (Dutch) Huntelaar gekozen tot beste talent. Sportweek (2006-05-03). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2007-10-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the
  52. ^ (Dutch) Stam nieuwe aanvoerder Ajax, Perez vice-captain. Ajax Online (2006-07-11). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Retrieved on 2007-11-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi
  53. ^ Bergkamp given rousing farewell. BBC Sport (2006-07-22). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  54. ^ (Dutch) Ajax verslaat FC Kopenhagen dankzij Huntelaar. Ajax Online (2006-08-09). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  55. ^ a b (Dutch) Ajax wint beker na slijtageslag van 120 minuten. Ajax Online (2007-05-06). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  56. ^ (Dutch) Ajax boekt ruime overwinning op Heerenveen. Ajax Online (2007-05-13). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  57. ^ (Dutch) Ajax wint play-offs na goede zege op AZ. Ajax Online (2007-05-27). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  58. ^ (Dutch) Huntelaar verandert van merk. Voetbelkrant (2007-07-02). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Retrieved on 2007-07-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death
  59. ^ a b Gabri clinches Super Cup for Ajax. UEFA. com (2007-08-11). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  60. ^ Slavia make Ajax pay the penalty. UEFA. com (2007-08-15). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
  61. ^ Ajax follow French pair out of Europe. UEFA. com (2007-10-04). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Retrieved on 2007-10-05. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople
  62. ^ Timely boost for four-goal Huntelaar. UEFA. com (2007-08-20). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Retrieved on 2007-08-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine
  63. ^ (Dutch) Matig Ajax niet langs Groningen. Ajax Online (2007-09-02). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Retrieved on 2007-09-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers
  64. ^ (Dutch) Omhaal Huntelaar redt pover Ajax. Sportweek (2007-09-15). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Retrieved on 2007-09-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers
  65. ^ (Dutch) AZ onderuit tegen Ajax in eerste topper eredivisie. Sportweek (2007-09-23). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Retrieved on 2007-09-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English
  66. ^ (Dutch) Ajax verslaat VVV met ruime cijfers. Ajax Online (2007-09-30). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Retrieved on 2007-10-05. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople
  67. ^ (Dutch) Ajax raakt koppositie kwijt na gelijkspel bij Sparta. Ajax Online (2007-10-07). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Retrieved on 2007-10-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks.
  68. ^ (Dutch) Ajax op strijd langs FC Utrecht in boeiend gevecht. Ajax Online (2007-10-28). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Retrieved on 2007-11-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi
  69. ^ (Dutch) Huntelaar aanvoerder in bekerduel. AT5 (2007-10-31). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Retrieved on 2007-11-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi
  70. ^ (Dutch) Ajax eenvoudig langs Heerenveen in bekertoernooi. Ajax Online (2007-10-31). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Retrieved on 2007-11-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi
  71. ^ (Dutch) Huntelaar topscorer, Suarez derde. Ajax (2007-04-20). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Retrieved on 2008-06-06. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year
  72. ^ (Dutch) Huntelaar niet mee naar Duitsland. nu. nl (2006-05-14). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Retrieved on 2007-09-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers
  73. ^ uefa.com's Team of the Tournament. UEFA. com (2006-06-06). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Retrieved on 2007-09-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers
  74. ^ Huntelaar thrives in Dutch triumph. UEFA. com (2006-06-01). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Retrieved on 2007-11-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria.
  75. ^ Republic of Ireland 0-4 Holland. BBC Sport (2006-08-16). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Retrieved on 2007-09-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers
  76. ^ Huntelaar and Robben recalled. Sky Sports (2007-10-05). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Retrieved on 2007-10-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus
  77. ^ Netherlands near finals goal with win. UEFA. com (2007-10-17). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Retrieved on 2007-10-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid
  78. ^ Huntelaar caps superb Dutch fightback. CNN (2008-03-26). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Retrieved on 2008-03-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
  79. ^ Experimental Dutch ease past Ukraine. UEFA. com (2008-05-24). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Retrieved on 2008-06-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem
  80. ^ (Dutch) Gespeelde wedstrijden. KNVB. Retrieved on 2007-05-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire.
  81. ^ Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. ESPNsoccernet. Retrieved on 2007-03-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow.
  82. ^ (Dutch) Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. De Wedstrijden. Retrieved on 2007-03-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow.
  83. ^ Counts for appearances and goals during the KNVB Cup and Dutch European play-offs
  84. ^ Counts for appearances and goals at the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup and UEFA Intertoto Cup. The KNVB Cup (KNVB beker is a competition organized by the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB since 1899. The Eredivisie ( English: Honorary Division) is the highest football league in the Netherlands. See also List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winners The UEFA Champions League, which evolved from the European Champion Clubs' Cup is a seasonal club The UEFA Cup is a football competition for European club teams organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA. The UEFA Intertoto Cup, also abbreviated as UI Cup and originally called the International Football Cup, was a summer football competition for
  85. ^ (Dutch) Klaas-Jan Huntelaar beste spits in 2006. Sport1 (2006-12-28). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Retrieved on 2007-09-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina.

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Awards
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Flag of Côte d'Ivoire Salomon Kalou		Dutch Talent of the Year
2006		Succeeded by
Flag of the Netherlands Ibrahim Afellay
Preceded by
Flag of the Netherlands Nigel de Jong		AFC Ajax Player of the Year
2005–2006		Succeeded by
Flag of the Netherlands Wesley Sneijder
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Flag of the Netherlands Dirk Kuijt		Dutch Eredivisie Topscorer
2005–2006		Succeeded by
Flag of Brazil Afonso Alves
Preceded by
Flag of Brazil Afonso Alves		Dutch Eredivisie Topscorer
2007–2008		Succeeded by
Incumbent
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (French for International Federation of Association Football) Salomon Kalou (born August 5 1985 in Oumé, Côte d'Ivoire) is an Ivorian football player who currently plays for Chelsea The title Dutch Footballer of the Year ( Voetballer van het Jaar) has been awarded in the Netherlands since 1984. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Ibrahim Afellay (born April 2, 1986 in Utrecht) is a Dutch footballer of Berber Moroccan descent playing for Nigel de Jong (born November 30, 1984 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland) is a Dutch football player currently playing for Wesley Sneijder ( (born June 9, 1984) is a Dutch footballer. He played for Ajax (2002–2007 and currently plays for Real Dirk Kuyt, officially spelled Dirk Kuijt ( (born 22 July 1980, in Katwijk aan Zee) is a Dutch professional football player The Eredivisie ( English: Honorary Division) is the highest football league in the Netherlands. Afonso Alves Martins Junior (born January 30 1981) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as Striker for Middlesbrough Afonso Alves Martins Junior (born January 30 1981) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as Striker for Middlesbrough The Eredivisie ( English: Honorary Division) is the highest football league in the Netherlands.
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