Klaas-Jan Huntelaar Dutch Footballer Born in 1983
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar · association football player and association football coach · Dutch
Biography
Born on 12 August 1983 in Voor-Drempt, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is a Dutch footballer. He is listed with Netherlands national association football team (2006–2015) and Schalke 04 (2010–2017) among his teams.
Career
On the field, he is listed as a forward. The earliest team listed is Netherlands national under-19 football team, from 2001. His 14 listed teams include Netherlands national association football team, Schalke 04 and AFC Ajax. The longest stint listed is 9 years with Netherlands national association football team. At Netherlands national association football team (2006–2015), his team-mates on record include Robin van Persie, Ryan Babel and Wesley Sneijder. Schalke 04 team-mates from the same years include Atsuto Uchida, Sead Kolašinac and Jermaine Jones.
Recognition
His awards include the AFC Ajax–player of the year (2006).
Teams
14 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2001–2002 | Netherlands national under-19 football team | Forward |
| 2002–2006 | Netherlands national under-21 football team | Forward |
| 2002–2004 | PSV Eindhoven | Forward |
| 2003–2004 | AGOVV Apeldoorn | Forward |
| 2003 | De Graafschap | Forward |
| 2004–2005 | SC Heerenveen | Forward |
| 2006–2008 | AFC Ajax | Forward |
| 2006–2015 | Netherlands national association football team | Forward |
| 2009–2010 | AC Milan | Forward |
| 2009 | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol | Forward |
| 2010–2017 | Schalke 04 | Forward |
| 2017–2021 | AFC Ajax | Forward |
| 2021 | Schalke 04 | Forward |
| Hessen Combinatie '03 | Forward |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | AFC Ajax–player of the year | Won |
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Klaas-Jan Huntelaar?
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is 43 years old, born on 12 August 1983 in Voor-Drempt.
What is Klaas-Jan Huntelaar known for?
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is a forward who has played for Netherlands national association football team and Schalke 04.
How tall is Klaas-Jan Huntelaar?
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What is Klaas-Jan Huntelaar’s nationality?
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is Dutch, born in Voor-Drempt.
Has Klaas-Jan Huntelaar won any awards?
Yes. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar won AFC Ajax–player of the year (2006).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q26069), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Paul Blank · CC BY 2.5
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