The iconic midfielder from the Netherlands, 35-year-old Wesley Sneijder, has hinted that he had finished his professional career, in an interview broadcast on Monday by the channel of FC Utrecht, a club from his hometown. "My feeling for the city is great, now that I stopped playing football, I want a nice place to share my memories," said the one with 134 selections with the Oranje (a record).
A small template in the midfield
Wesley Sneijder will now watch FC Utrecht matches at the Galgenwaard stadium from his own lodge joining FC Utrecht Business Club, the club said in a statement. Evolving in Qatar last season, he announced in March 2018 to end his international career, feeding rumors of a possible conversion as a coach.
The number 10 Batavian made his debut in selection on April 30, 2003 during the friendly against Portugal (1-1). He is 19 years old and evolves at Ajax Amsterdam. A small player (1.70m), the Dutchman is distinguished by his vision of the game, his silky technique and his dribbling skills.
So close to the Ballon d'Or
He made his best season in 2009-2010: tripled history with Inter Milan (championship - Italian Cup - Champions League), finalist of the World Cup with the Netherlands and co-top scorer of the competition. The Golden Ball reaches out to him, but it is finally Lionel Messi who was crowned, thanks to the change of the system of vote.
At the 2014 World Cup, he finished third with his selection. In addition to Ajax and Inter, Sneijder also wore the jersey of Real Madrid, Galatasaray and briefly evolved in Nice (eight matches), ending with two seasons at Al Gharafa in Qatar.