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Rafael van der Vaart

Born: February 11, 1983 (age 41)

Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)

Hometown: Heemskerk, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands Dutch

Position: Midfielder
Team: Hamburger SV (no. 23)
Rafael van der Vaart
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Career History
Senior2010-2012Tottenham Hotspur
2012-Hamburger SV
Sports Mole has 383 articles about Rafael van der Vaart. Articles 1 to 40:
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring on December 4, 2024
Tottenham vs. Liverpool: Kane or Suarez? Alonso or Modric? Bale, Mane or Son? Who makes our combined XI from the Premier League era?
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both clubs during the Premier League era.
28 days ago
AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates scoring their second goal on September 12, 2021
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's top 10 goals of all time 12 years on from England bicycle kick
Sports Mole counts down the 10 best goals of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's distinguished career to commemorate his bicycle kick against England.
65 days ago
Rafael van der Vaart pictured on April 29, 2019
Euro 2024: Netherlands legend blasts "s***" England after semi-final defeat
Former Netherlands midfielder Rafael van der Baart labels England a "s*** team" after the Three Lions overcame Oranje 2-1 in the semi-finals of Euro 2024.
190 days ago
Netherlands' Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring their second goal with Lutsharel Geertruida and Virgil van Dijk on March 22, 2024
Euro 2024: Netherlands star admits his side may have 'overestimated themselves'
Netherlands centre-back Virgil van Dijk admits that his side may have 'overestimated themselves' heading into Euro 2024.
203 days ago
Palace press shot
Premier League predictions gameweek 24: Palace's Leo Wyndham vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on Leo Wyndham of the band Palace for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 24 of the 2023-24 season.
343 days ago
Feyenoord coach Arne Slot reacts on March 10, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur 'set to make formal approach for Arne Slot'
Tottenham Hotspur are set to make a formal approach for Feyenoord head coach Arne Slot over the managerial vacancy in North London.
2 years ago
Fulham manager Scott Parker pictured on November 22, 2020
Scott Parker insists Jose Mourinho still has "charisma" from Chelsea days
Fulham manager Scott Parker worked under now Spurs boss Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge more than 15 years ago.
4 years ago
Lazio striker Ciro Immobile pictured in September 2018
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Ciro Immobile, Paul Pogba
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
5 years ago
Steven Berghuis pictured in 2019
Rafael van der Vaart warns Steven Berghuis against Everton move
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rafael van der Vaart warns Feyenoord's Steven Berghuis against joining Everton and risking being replaced by a "clumsy Englishman".
5 years ago
Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid on October 5, 2019
Tuesday's papers: Gareth Bale, Jan Vertonghen, James Milner
Could Gareth Bale still be unhappy at Real Madrid and will Jan Vertonghen leave north London for Serie A?
5 years ago
Ajax's Hakim Ziyech celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Real Madrid in February 2019
Rafael van der Vaart: 'Tottenham Hotspur should sign Hakim Ziyech'
Rafael van der Vaart claims that Tottenham Hotspur should prioritise the signing of Ajax playmaker Hakim Ziyech next summer.
5 years ago
Rafael van der Vaart pictured on April 29, 2019
Former Spurs midfielder Rafael van der Vaart wins darts match at BDO event
Former Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart wins his first-round match at the BDO-sanctioned Denmark Open.
6 years ago
Rafael van der Vaart pictured on April 29, 2019
Rafael van der Vaart set for darts debut
Former Holland midfielder hung up his boots in November is now focusing on a new sports career.
6 years ago
Harry Redknapp pictured at the Soccer Aid match on June 10, 2018
Harry Redknapp blasts Gary Neville comments
Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp brands Gary Neville's recent comments on Spurs "an absolute disgrace".
6 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
7 years ago
Harry Kane in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Tottenham Hotspur on September 30, 2017
Rafael van der Vaart: 'Harry Kane would not be able to turn down Real Madrid'
Former Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart believes that Harry Kane would find it difficult to turn down a possible move to the Bernabeu.
7 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Dele Alli was fantastic against Chelsea'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino praises the "fantastic" performance of Dele Alli during his side's 2-0 win over league leaders Chelsea.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Rafael van der Vaart: 'I turned down Barcelona at 16'
Experienced Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart reveals that he had the chance to join Barcelona at the age of 16 while he was at Ajax.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jaap Stam: 'Rafael van der Vaart phoned Reading'
Reading manager Jaap Stam says that Real Betis midfielder Rafael van der Vaart "phoned" the Championship outfit this summer offering his services.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Reading to swoop for Netherlands international Rafael van der Vaart
Championship side Reading are exploring a move for former Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur star Rafael van der Vaart, according to reports.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and title-chasing Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Agent: 'Brazilian clubs want Rafael van der Vaart'
Real Betis midfielder Rafael van der Vaart is wanted by two Brazilian clubs, according to the experienced Dutchman's agent Marcos Leite.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Rafael van der Vaart transfer details leaked
The Football Leaks website publishes a copy of Rafael van der Vaart's 2010 transfer document from Real Madrid to Tottenham Hotspur.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Early Ruben Castro strike earns Real Betis win
Ruben Castro scores inside the opening five minutes to hand Real Betis a 1-0 win over Levante in La Liga.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Fernando Torres leads Atletico Madrid line at Real Betis
Fernando Torres is given the nod to start Atletico Madrid's La Liga meeting with Real Betis at ​Estadio Benito Villamarin.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Rafael van der Vaart: 'I never thought Gareth Bale would play for Real Madrid'
Rafael van der Vaart admits that he was left surprised by Gareth Bale's move to Real Madrid as he does not play at the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ruben Castro strike enough for Real Betis win over Malaga
Real Betis secure a narrow away win over Malaga in their La Liga clash at the Estadio La Rosaleda as a second-half strike from Ruben Castro seals the three points.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Rafael van der Vaart: 'Son Heung-min will be a success at Tottenham Hotspur'
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rafael van der Vaart believes that Son Heung-min has everything to become a success at the Premier League club.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Porto forward Adrian Lopez to join Real Betis on loan
Porto forward Adrian Lopez will return to La Liga with Real Betis on loan, according to reports in Portugal.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Real Betis
Sports Mole previews the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Real Betis at the Bernabeu.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Hamburger SV
Sports Mole looks ahead to opening 2015-16 Bundesliga clash between champions Bayern Munich and Hamburger SV at the Allianz Arena.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Top six free signings in La Liga
Sports Mole picks out what we believe to be the top six free signings in La Liga this summer.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Rafael van der Vaart: 'I'll play Xavi role for Real Betis'
Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart reveals that his role with Real Betis this season will involve being given "a lot of freedom".
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Rafael van der Vaart: 'I regret leaving Tottenham Hotspur'
Rafael van der Vaart admits his regret at leaving Tottenham Hotspur in 2012.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Rafael van der Vaart: 'Real Betis move a dream'
Rafael van der Vaart declares his move to Real Betis as a "dream" after leaving Hamburger SV.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Rafael van der Vaart completes Real Betis switch
Free agent Rafael van der Vaart, formerly of Hamburger SV, joins newly-promoted La Liga side Real Betis.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Real Betis confirm interest in Rafael van der Vaart
Real Betis president Juan Carlos Ollero confirms that the club are closing in on the signing of Rafael van der Vaart.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Real Betis, Malaga in for Rafael van der Vaart
A report claims that Real Betis and Malaga will go head-to-head for the signature of Netherlands international Rafael van der Vaart this summer.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Lewis Holtby starts for Hamburger SV against Schalke 04
Hamburger SV name Lewis Holtby in their side for the final game of the season against Schalke 04.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Roman Pavlyuchenko double ends Birmingham City's survival hopes
On this day in 2011, Roman Pavlyuchenko scored twice for Tottenham Hotspur to send Birmingham City back down to the Championship.
10 years ago
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1FC Koln179443223931
2Hannover189362317630
3Karlsruher SCKarlsruher178543431329
4Hamburger SV1777339231628
5Elversberg178453122928
6Magdeburg177733024628
7SC PaderbornSC Paderborn177732924528
8Fortuna DusseldorfDusseldorf187653025527
9KaiserslauternKaiserslautern177553027326
10SV Darmstadt 98Darmstadt186753831725
11Nuremberg176473130122
12Hertha Berlin176472727022
13Schalke 04Schalke175573233-120
14Greuther Furth175572433-920
15Preussen Munster173771823-516
16SSV UlmUlm172871620-414
17Eintracht BraunschweigBraunschweig1734101636-2013
18Jahn RegensburgJahn183213940-3111


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