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Dennis Bergkamp
Bringing exceptional control and inventive finishing to Ajax, the Netherlands and Arsenal.
UEFA Cup · Double winner
- Born
- 10 May 1969
- Birthplace
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Dennis Bergkamp
Dennis Bergkamp is a Dutch former forward whose first touch and passing made him an influential attacking partner.
Early life
Amsterdam childhood
He grew up in a working-class family and played football from an early age.
Ajax education
He entered Ajax’s youth system at eleven.
Career
- 1986
Ajax debut
He emerged under Johan Cruyff.
- 1993
Inter Milan
He moved to Italy after becoming a leading scorer in the Netherlands.
- 1995–2006
Arsenal
He helped transform the club’s attack and won three league titles.
- 2011–2017
Ajax coaching
He worked as an assistant after his playing retirement.
Achievements
UEFA Cup
He won the trophy with Ajax.
Double winner
Arsenal won the league and FA Cup.
Unbeaten champions
He contributed to Arsenal’s Invincibles season.
Beyond football
Fear of flying
His aversion to air travel affected travel arrangements during his career.
Family
He married Henrita Ruizendaal in 1993.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Official career history and recognition ↗Photo: Kieran Clarke. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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