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In the 2005–06 season, following the departure of important players including midfielders [[Johann Vogel]] and [[Mark van Bommel]], Afellay grew to be a first-team regular, and was even pre-selected for the Dutch national team. He played a total of 23 league matches during the season, scoring 2 goals. This number could have been higher were it not for the minor injuries he suffered throughout the season. |
In the 2005–06 season, following the departure of important players including midfielders [[Johann Vogel]] and [[Mark van Bommel]], Afellay grew to be a first-team regular, and was even pre-selected for the Dutch national team. He played a total of 23 league matches during the season, scoring 2 goals. This number could have been higher were it not for the minor injuries he suffered throughout the season. |
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Ibrahim Affelay joined Atletico Madrid on loan in early October, with the deal becoming permanent in January. |
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===2010 World Cup=== |
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Afellay was part of the Dutch team for the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]] managed by [[Bert van Marwijk]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/may/27/holland-world-cup-23-man-squad |title=Holland coach Bert van Marwijk finalises World Cup squad |publisher=The Guardian |date=2010-05-27 |agency=Press Association |accessdate=2010-05-27}}</ref> The player came on as a substitute for their first and second matches in the competition, a 2-0 victory over [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]] and 1-0 victory over [[Japan national football team|Japan]] respectively,< |
Afellay was part of the Dutch team for the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]] managed by [[Bert van Marwijk]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/may/27/holland-world-cup-23-man-squad |title=Holland coach Bert van Marwijk finalises World Cup squad |publisher=The Guardian |date=2010-05-27 |agency=Press Association |accessdate=2010-05-27}}</ref> The player came on as a substitute for their first and second matches in the competition, a 2-0 victory over [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]] and 1-0 victory over [[Japan national football team|Japan]] respectively,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=249722/match=300061478/report.html |title=Netherlands-Denmark |publisher=FIFA.com |date=2010-06-14 |accessdate=2010-06-16}}</ref> as well as the round of 16 match against Slovakia. |
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===International goals=== |
===International goals=== |
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| Personal information | |||
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder, Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | PSV Eindhoven | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003– | PSV | 149 | (41) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2007– | Netherlands[2] | 30 | (7) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 2, 2010 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of February 2, 2009 | |||
Ibrahim Afellay (born 2 April 1986 in Utrecht) is a Dutch footballer of Moroccan descent (Rif region) playing for PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie. He has played for the Dutch national youth team and is now part of the senior Dutch national team, who he represented at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. He usually plays as the centre attacking midfielder for PSV Eindhoven but can also play at the right or left side due to his creative qualities. In 2007, Afellay was awarded the Johan Cruijff Award for "Young Player of the Year" in the Netherlands.
Club career
Early career
Afellay started his footballing career at USV Elinkwijk in Utrecht. In 1996 he switched to the youth academy of PSV. Afellay's official debut for PSV was on 4 February 2004 during a cup match against NAC Breda at the age of 17. His debut in the competition was on 14 February, against Twente. In the 2003–04 season he played three official games, and seven more in the 2004–05 season.
On 15 May 2005, PSV played a game against Feyenoord. Afellay was a part of the starting lineup, and made a great impression with two goals.
Breakthrough
In the 2005–06 season he played games in the Johan Cruijff-schaal and the first three competition games. Because of the absence of DaMarcus Beasley and Mika Vayrynen he always started in the line-up.
On 13 September, Afellay made his Champions League debut against Schalke 04. PSV won the game 1–0. On 8 October, Dutch coach Marco van Basten took Afellay into the full national team during the games against the Czech Republic and Macedonia, though he did not play.
In the 2005–06 season, following the departure of important players including midfielders Johann Vogel and Mark van Bommel, Afellay grew to be a first-team regular, and was even pre-selected for the Dutch national team. He played a total of 23 league matches during the season, scoring 2 goals. This number could have been higher were it not for the minor injuries he suffered throughout the season.
International career
After both the Moroccan and the Dutch national teams managers selected him for their squads, he was caught in the dilemma to either play for the Moroccan national team, because of his Moroccan descent, or to play for the Dutch team, the Netherlands being his place of resident. He has finally decided to play for the Dutch national team despite the heavy competition for places in midfield.[3] He made his international debut in a Euro 2008 qualifier against Slovenia on 28 March 2007. On October 12th, 2010 Ibrahim Afellay scored his first international goals in a EURO 2012 Qualifier against Sweden.
Euro 2008
Afellay was included in Marco van Basten's squad for Euro 2008 and was mostly used as a substitute. Just seconds after replacing Dirk Kuyt in the group match against Italy he nearly scored a goal but his volley went off the crossbar. In their last match against Romania, he was given a place in the starting 11 alongside Robben and van Persie in midfield.
2010 World Cup
Afellay was part of the Dutch team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup managed by Bert van Marwijk.[4] The player came on as a substitute for their first and second matches in the competition, a 2-0 victory over Denmark and 1-0 victory over Japan respectively,[5] as well as the round of 16 match against Slovakia.
International goals
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | October 12, 2010 | Amsterdam ArenA, Amsterdam, Netherlands |  Sweden |
2-0 | 4-1 | UEFA Euro 2012 qualification |
| 2. | October 12, 2010 | Amsterdam ArenA, Amsterdam, Netherlands | Sweden |
4-0 | 4-1 | UEFA Euro 2012 qualification |
Career stats
| Season | Club | Country | Competition | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–04 | PSV |  Netherlands |
Eredivisie | 2 | 0 |
| 2004–05 | PSV | Netherlands |
Eredivisie | 7 | 2 |
| 2005–06 | PSV | Netherlands |
Eredivisie | 23 | 2 |
| 2006–07 | PSV | Netherlands |
Eredivisie | 27 | 6 |
| 2007–08 | PSV | Netherlands |
Eredivisie | 24 | 2 |
| 2008–09 | PSV | Netherlands |
Eredivisie | 28 | 13 |
| 2009–10 | PSV | Netherlands |
Eredivisie | 29 | 4 |
| 2010–11 | PSV | Netherlands |
Eredivisie | 10 | 6 |
| Total | 149 | 34 |
References
- ^ "Ibrahim Afellay". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
- ^ Ibrahim Afellay Profile – Full statistics
- ^ – KNVB Official Selection
- ^ "Holland coach Bert van Marwijk finalises World Cup squad". The Guardian. Press Association. 2010-05-27. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
- ^ "Netherlands-Denmark". FIFA.com. 2010-06-14. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
External links
- Ibrahim Afellay photos by Tvw
- Template:Nl icon Profile
- Ibrahim Afellay goal videos at PSV
- Ibrahim Afellay: Little Big Man in a Team of Giants Qantara.de
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