Dirk Kuijt (Dutch: [ˈdɪr(ə) ˈkœyt] ⓘ; born 22 July 1980), anglicised to Kuyt, is a Dutch former professional footballer and the current manager of Pro League club Beerschot.Originally starting out as a forward, he played much of his career as a right winger.. Kuyt began his professional career with Utrecht in 1998 and became part of its first team. He …

Mar 18, 2025 · The 2010 World Cup Final. Kuyt played for the Netherlands from 2004 to 2014, earning 104 caps. His biggest moment came in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He played in every match as Holland reached the final, only to lose 1-0 to Spain. A Versatile Leader in 2014. In 2014, Kuyt played as a right-back, wing-back, and forward under Louis van Gaal.

Jun 17, 2020 · When Dirk Kuyt, sitting on 98 caps, was named in the Netherlands' squad for the 2014 World cup, most felt he was going as a dressing room figure and would fall short of his century. What followed were four weeks that epitomised everything that made the former Liverpool cult hero great.

Dirk Kuijt (anglicised to Kuyt, Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdɪr(ə)ˈkœyt] ; born 22 July 1980) is a Dutch former professional footballer.

Jul 17, 2016 · Kuyt capped a man of the match performance with his side’s fourth goal in a formidable 4-1 win. In providing bittersweet emotions for both sets of fans, Kuyt was confirmed as the Dutch Football of the Year, and completed a €1 million transfer from FC Utrecht to Feyenoord just days after the final.

Information about Dirk Kuyt and his performace in the FIFA Soccer World Cup. Profile with general and detailed stats and data that include National Team, total games, goals and cards and full list of matches played.

Kuyt prior to a 2010 World Cup qualification match. Kuyt scored three goals in the 2010 World Cup qualifiers. During a friendly against England, he opened the scoring less than ten minutes after kick-off, pouncing on Rio Ferdinand's poor back pass. Kuyt was included in the Netherlands' preliminary squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. [44]

Jun 29, 2014 · Dirk Kuyt rewound the clock to his glory years, popping up everywhere on the field to help the Netherlands beat Mexico Sunday.

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We interview Dirk Kuyt to discuss his World Cup memories and how the Netherlands defeat to Spain in the World Cup final of 2010 'still hurts'. Subscribe to G...