NETHERLANDS - Player Profile

Maarten Stekelenburg

Maarten Stekelenburg

NAME:

Maarten Stekelenburg

BORN:

22/9/1982 in Haarlem

POSITION:

GK

CLUB:

Ajax Amsterdam

INTERNATIONAL CAPS:

24

INTERNATIONAL DEBUT:

3/9/2004 vs Liechtenstein

1 Maarten Stekelenburg

Maarten Stekelenburg joined Ajax as a 15-year-old in 1997 and has since cemented his place as the club's first-choice goalkeeper.

The shot-stopper has racked up over 140 caps at Ajax and has never played for another club as a professional.

On the international scene Stekelenburg's opportunities have been limited since making his debut in 2004 as Edwin van der Sar was first-choice for a long time.

However, since Van der Sar's retirement from international football, Stekelenburg has taken over the number one jersey.


 

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