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Netherlands 2006 World Cup Squad
The full Netherlands squad from the 2006 FIFA World Cup — all 24 players with positions and overall ratings. Squad average 65.4, led by Wesley Sneijder (88 OVR). Think you can build a better unbeaten XI? Play 7-0-0.
Strongest XI
68Maarten StekelenburgGK
67Joris MathijsenLB
64André OoijerCB
61Denny LandzaatCM
58Khalid BoulahrouzCB
88Wesley SneijderRM
80Dirk KuijtCM
71Giovanni van BronckhorstRB
86Arjen RobbenST
84Robin van PersieRW
75Dirk KuytST
Full squad ratings
Goalkeepers
| Player | Pos | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Maarten Stekelenburg | GK | 68 |
| Edwin van der Sar | GK | 66 |
| Henk Timmer | GK | 50 |
Defenders
| Player | Pos | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Joris Mathijsen | LB | 67 |
| André Ooijer | CB | 64 |
| Denny Landzaat | CM | 61 |
| Khalid Boulahrouz | CB | 58 |
| Kew Jaliens | CB | 55 |
| Tim de Cler | CB | 54 |
| Jan Kromkamp | CM | 50 |
Midfielders
| Player | Pos | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley Sneijder | RM | 88 |
| Dirk Kuijt | CM | 80 |
| Giovanni van Bronckhorst | RB | 71 |
| Mark van Bommel | CM | 68 |
| Johnny Heitinga | RM | 66 |
| Phillip Cocu | LM | 66 |
| Rafael van der Vaart | RM | 66 |
| Hedwiges Maduro | CM | 54 |
Forwards
| Player | Pos | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Arjen Robben | ST | 86 |
| Robin van Persie | RW | 84 |
| Dirk Kuyt | ST | 75 |
| Ruud van Nistelrooy | ST | 66 |
| Ryan Guno Babel | RW | 54 |
| Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink | ST | 52 |
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