Rafael van der Vaart
Rafael van der Vaart is a former Dutch professional footballer celebrated for his technical skills and playmaking abilities, having enjoyed a successful career with clubs like Ajax, Real Madrid, and Tottenham Hotspur. A key figure in the Netherlands national team during his playing days, van der Vaart's contributions were instrumental in their run to the 2010 FIFA World Cup final. He was recently in the news for his commentary on the Galatasaray versus AZ Alkmaar match, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming game for both teams.
Born on Feb 11, 1983 (42 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Arab Emirates:
Rafael van der Vaart is listed among the top players in Dutch history with 109 caps.
8
Netherlands:
Rafael van der Vaart commented on the young talent Lamine Yamal's performance.
7
Honduras:
Rafael Van der Vaart criticized Lamine Yamal's performance and suggested he should be more grateful for playing time.
4
United States:
Rafael van der Vaart criticized Lamine Yamal's performance after the first leg of the match.
4
Nigeria:
Rafael van der Vaart commented on Yamal's performance, mentioning things that were starting to bother him.
5
Netherlands:
Rafael van der Vaart criticized Lamine Yamal's behavior.
4
Turkey:
Rafael van der Vaart stated that if AZ Alkmaar fails to advance despite the 4-1 lead, they have no business in Europe.
5