Wesley Sneijder Dutch Footballer Born 1984 in Utrecht
Wesley Sneijder · association football player · Dutch
Biography
Born on 9 June 1984 in Utrecht, Wesley Sneijder is a Dutch footballer. He is known for spells at Netherlands national association football team (2003–2018) and AFC Ajax (2002–2007).
Career
Wesley Sneijder plays in the midfielder role. In 2000, he is first listed with Netherlands national under-17 football team. Wesley Sneijder has worn the colours of 10 teams on record, including Netherlands national association football team, AFC Ajax and Galatasaray S.K. From 2003 to 2018, he played for Netherlands national association football team. At Netherlands national association football team (2003–2018), his team-mates on record include Ryan Babel, Robin van Persie and Dirk Kuyt. AFC Ajax team-mates from the same years include Thomas Vermaelen, Rafael van der Vaart and Ryan Babel. On screen, the records list Football Island (2026).
Recognition
Wesley Sneijder’s wins include the AFC Ajax–player of the year, awarded in 2007.
Personal life
He has been married to Yolanthe Cabau since 2010. He has one child on record.
Teams
10 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | Netherlands national under-17 football team | Midfielder |
| 2001–2002 | Netherlands national under-19 football team | Midfielder |
| 2002–2007 | AFC Ajax | Midfielder |
| 2003–2018 | Netherlands national association football team | Midfielder |
| 2003 | Netherlands national under-21 football team | Midfielder |
| 2007–2009 | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol | Midfielder |
| 2009–2013 | Inter Milan | Midfielder |
| 2013–2017 | Galatasaray S.K. | Midfielder |
| 2017–2018 | OGC Nice | Midfielder |
| 2018–2019 | Al-Gharafa SC | Midfielder |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | AFC Ajax–player of the year | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026– | Football Island | TV series |
Wesley Sneijder on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 3M @wesleysneijder
- Engagement rate
- 1.52% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 45,471
- Average comments
- 325 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Wesley Sneijder?
Wesley Sneijder is 42 years old, born on 9 June 1984 in Utrecht.
What is Wesley Sneijder known for?
Wesley Sneijder is a midfielder who has played for Netherlands national association football team and AFC Ajax.
How tall is Wesley Sneijder?
Wesley Sneijder is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What is Wesley Sneijder’s nationality?
Wesley Sneijder is Dutch, born in Utrecht.
Who is Wesley Sneijder married to?
Wesley Sneijder is married to Yolanthe Cabau; they married in 2010.
Has Wesley Sneijder won any awards?
Yes. Wesley Sneijder won AFC Ajax–player of the year (2007).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q124086), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: TBWA\Busted · CC BY 2.0
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