Netherland football

Netherland football association was founded in 1889, join FIFA in 1904 and UEFA in 1954.

The coach for Netherland at EURO 2008 is Marco Van Basten born at 31 oct 1964 in Oog in All, Utrecht. Marco won the EURO title in 1888

Netherland is in position 10 on FIFA current ranking. The best position was 2 in november 1993 and worst in february 1998.

The Netherland team qualified for EURO 2008 in group G where they finish on 2nd position.

EURO champions in 1888, and on World Cup it was on 2nd place in 1974 and 1978. Participate in 8 EURO final tournaments and 8 World Cup tournaments.

Best ever victory for Netherland is 9-0 with Finland (1912) and Norway (1972). Worst lost 2-12 against England in 1907

Netherland team for EURO 2008

Goalkeper
1. Edwin van der Sar - Manchester United
13. Henk Timmer - Feyenoord Rotterdam
16. Maarten Stekelenburg - Ajax Amsterdam

Defender
. Khalid Boulahrouz - FC Sevilla
2. André Ooijer - Balcburn Rovers
3. Johnny Heitinga - Atletico Madrid
4. Joris Mathijsen - Hamburg SV
5. Giovanni van Bronckhorst - Feyenoord Rotterdam
12. Mario Melchiot - Wigan Athletic
14. Wilfred Bouma - Aston Villa
15. Tim De Cler - Feyenoord Rotterdam
20. Ibrahim Afellay - PSV Eindhoven

Mijlocaşi
6. Demy De Zeeuw - AZ Alkmaar
8. Orlando Engelaar - Twente Enschede
10. Wesley Sneijder - Real Madrid
11. Arjen Robben - Real Madrid
17. Nigel De Jong - Hamburg SV
23. Rafael van der Vaart - Hamburg SV

Atacanţi
7. Robin van Persie - Arsenal Londra
9. Ruud van Nistelrooy - Real Madrid
18. Dirk Kuyt - Liverpool
19. Klaas Jan Huntelaar - Ajax Amsterdam
22. Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink - Celtic Glasgow