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Clarence Seedorf
Winning the Champions League with Ajax, Real Madrid and Milan.
Three-club distinction · World Cup
- Born
- 1 April 1976
- Birthplace
- Paramaribo
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Clarence Seedorf
Dutch midfielder whose career combined technical skill with success in several European leagues. Represented the Netherlands 87 times.
Early life
Suriname to Almere
Born in Paramaribo and moved to the Netherlands at two. Played local youth football before joining Ajax’s academy.
Career
- 1992
Ajax debut
Entered the first team at sixteen.
- 1995
European champion
Won the Champions League with Ajax.
- 1998
Madrid title
Won the competition with Real Madrid.
- 2003 and 2007
Milan titles
Added two further Champions League trophies.
Achievements
Three-club distinction
Won the Champions League at three different clubs.
World Cup
Helped the Netherlands reach the semi-finals.
Beyond sport
Languages and business
Speaks several languages and developed business interests, including a restaurant in Milan.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: فاطمه عموزاد. CC BY 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.