Dirk Kuyt Dutch Footballer Born 1980 in Katwijk
Dirk Kuyt · association football player and association football coach · Dutch
Biography
Born on 22 July 1980 in Katwijk, Dirk Kuyt is a Dutch footballer. He is listed with Netherlands national association football team (2004–2014) and Liverpool F.C. (2006–2012) among his teams.
Career
On the field, he is listed as a wing half. The earliest team listed is FC Utrecht, from 1998. His 9 listed teams include Netherlands national association football team, Liverpool F.C. and Fenerbahçe Istanbul. The longest stint listed is 10 years with Netherlands national association football team. At Netherlands national association football team (2004–2014), his team-mates on record include Wesley Sneijder, Rafael van der Vaart and Robin van Persie. Liverpool F.C. team-mates from the same years include Daniel Agger, Jamie Carragher and Pepe Reina.
Recognition
His awards include the Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau (2017).
Teams
9 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1998–2003 | FC Utrecht | Wing half |
| 1998–1999 | Netherlands national under-19 football team | Wing half |
| 2000–2001 | Netherlands national under-21 football team | Wing half |
| 2003–2006 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | Wing half |
| 2004–2014 | Netherlands national association football team | Wing half |
| 2006–2012 | Liverpool F.C. | Wing half |
| 2012–2015 | Fenerbahçe Istanbul | Wing half |
| 2015–2017 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | Wing half |
| 2018 | Quick Boys | Wing half |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau | Won |
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Dirk Kuyt?
Dirk Kuyt is 46 years old, born on 22 July 1980 in Katwijk.
What is Dirk Kuyt known for?
Dirk Kuyt is a wing half who has played for Netherlands national association football team and Liverpool F.C..
How tall is Dirk Kuyt?
Dirk Kuyt is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What is Dirk Kuyt’s nationality?
Dirk Kuyt is Dutch, born in Katwijk.
Has Dirk Kuyt won any awards?
Yes. Dirk Kuyt won Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau (2017).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q294214), accessed October 2026
- Photo: User:Zafer · CC BY-SA 4.0
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