The Bundesliga's Dutch masters: Arjen Robben, Roy Makaay, Mark van Bommel, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Rafael van der Vaart

Down the years, the Bundesliga has been home to over 140 Dutch footballers, who have crossed the 350-mile shared border between the neighbouring countries to ply their trade in the top tier of German football.

Oct 14, 2024 - 17:00
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The Bundesliga's Dutch masters: Arjen Robben, Roy Makaay, Mark van Bommel, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Rafael van der Vaart

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Arjen Robben
Appearances: 201 (99 goals)
Club: Bayern Munich (2009-2019)
Titles: 8x Bundesliga, 5x DFB Cup, 1x UEFA Champions League, 1x UEFA Super Cup, 1x FIFA Club World Cup, 4x Supercup

Widely considered one of the best players the Netherlands have ever produced, Robben spent a decade terrorising full-backs and firing Bayern to 10 trophy-laden seasons with his unique, inimitable style which, while seeming predictable, proved practically impossible to defend against. "Doing a Robben" became as big a trick as the legendary Cruyff turn, named after his compatriot Johan Cruyff. It entailed cutting in from the wing and curling a shot into the far corner of the goal. It was simple, yet piercingly effective; and it was Robben's party piece.

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