Ryan Babel Dutch Footballer Born 1986 in Amsterdam
Ryan Babel · association football player · Dutch
Biography
Born on 19 December 1986 in Amsterdam, Ryan Babel is a Dutch footballer. He is listed with Netherlands national association football team (2005–2021) and Liverpool F.C. (2007–2011) among his teams.
On the field, he is listed as a wing half. The earliest team listed is Netherlands national under-17 football team, from 2002. His 15 listed teams include Netherlands national association football team, Liverpool F.C. and Galatasaray S.K. The longest stint listed is 16 years with Netherlands national association football team. At Netherlands national association football team (2005–2021), his team-mates on record include Wesley Sneijder, Robin van Persie and Georginio Wijnaldum. Liverpool F.C. team-mates from the same years include Daniel Agger, Dirk Kuyt and Emiliano Insúa. Screen work on record is limited to Football Island (2026).
Teams
15 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | Netherlands national under-17 football team | Wing half |
| 2003–2004 | Netherlands national under-19 football team | Wing half |
| 2004–2007 | AFC Ajax | Wing half |
| 2005–2021 | Netherlands national association football team | Wing half |
| 2005–2007 | Netherlands national under-21 football team | Wing half |
| 2007–2011 | Liverpool F.C. | Wing half |
| 2011–2012 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | Wing half |
| 2012–2013 | AFC Ajax | Wing half |
| 2013–2015 | Kasımpaşa S.K. | Wing half |
| 2015 | Al Ain FC | Wing half |
| 2015 | Deportivo de A Coruña | Wing half |
| 2016–2019 | Beşiktaş J.K. | Wing half |
| 2019 | Fulham F.C. | Wing half |
| 2019–2022 | Galatasaray S.K. | Wing half |
| 2022–2023 | Eyüpspor | Wing half |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026– | Football Island | TV series |
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Ryan Babel Photos
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Photo: Maciej Brencz from Poznań, Poland · CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ryan Babel?
Ryan Babel is 39 years old, born on 19 December 1986 in Amsterdam.
What is Ryan Babel known for?
Ryan Babel is a wing half who has played for Netherlands national association football team and Liverpool F.C..
How tall is Ryan Babel?
Ryan Babel is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What is Ryan Babel’s nationality?
Ryan Babel is Dutch, born in Amsterdam.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q184218), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Paul Blank · CC BY 2.5
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