Rafael van der Vaart
Full name: Rafael van der Vaart
Playing position: Midfielder
Nationality: Netherlands
Date of birth: 11 February, 1983 (41 years)
Place of birth: Heemskerk, Netherlands
Weight: 163.1 lb
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Playing position: Midfielder
Nationality: Netherlands
Date of birth: 11 February, 1983 (41 years)
Place of birth: Heemskerk, Netherlands
Weight: 163.1 lb
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Stats
Trophies
Transfers
Sidelined
Statistics
Rafael van der Vaart Statistics
Domestic Leagues
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/19 | Esbjerg | Super Liga | 55 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017/18 | Midtjylland | Super Liga | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016/17 | Midtjylland | Super Liga | 741 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015/16 | Real Betis | La Liga | 177 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014/15 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | 1645 | 24 | 22 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | 2189 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012/13 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | 2291 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012/13 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League | 84 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League | 2335 | 33 | 28 | 5 | 20 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League | 2239 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Real Madrid | La Liga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009/10 | Real Madrid | La Liga | 1211 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008/09 | Real Madrid | La Liga | 1490 | 32 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007/08 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | 2524 | 29 | 28 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006/07 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | 2233 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005/06 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | 1452 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Domestic Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | Midtjylland | DBU Pokalen | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015/16 | Real Betis | Copa del Rey | 121 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014/15 | Hamburger SV | DFB Pokal | 141 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | Hamburger SV | DFB Pokal | 220 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Tottenham Hotspur | League Cup | 63 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Tottenham Hotspur | FA Cup | 335 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Tottenham Hotspur | FA Cup | 66 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009/10 | Real Madrid | Copa del Rey | 134 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
International Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Midtjylland | UEFA Europa League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016/17 | Midtjylland | UEFA Europa League | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Real Betis | Club Friendlies | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Hamburger SV | Club Friendlies | 60 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Tottenham Hotspur | UEFA Europa League | 59 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Tottenham Hotspur | UEFA Champions League | 420 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009/10 | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | 132 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008/09 | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | 319 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007/08 | Hamburger SV | UEFA Europa League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006/07 | Hamburger SV | UEFA Champions League | 450 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
National Team
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Netherlands | WC Qualification Europe | 371 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Netherlands | Friendly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Netherlands | Friendly | 169 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Netherlands | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 627 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Netherlands | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 153 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Netherlands | Friendly | 254 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Netherlands | Friendly | 66 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Netherlands | WC Qualification Europe | 440 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Netherlands | FIFA World Cup | 277 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Netherlands | Friendly | 302 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Netherlands | Friendly | 289 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | Netherlands | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 429 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | Netherlands | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 288 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | Netherlands | Friendly | 559 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | Netherlands | Friendly | 316 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | Netherlands | WC Qualification Europe | 575 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | Netherlands | FIFA World Cup | 164 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | Netherlands | Friendly | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | Netherlands | Friendly | 224 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | Netherlands | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 128 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | Netherlands | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 543 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | Netherlands | Friendly | 412 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | Netherlands | Friendly | 134 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | Netherlands | WC Qualification Europe | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | Netherlands | Friendly | 44 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trophies
Rafael van der Vaart Trophies
| Competition | Position | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| World - World Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2010 South Africa |
| Holland - Eredivisie | Winner | 2 | 2003/2004, 2001/2002 |
| Holland - Eredivisie | 2nd Place | 2 | 2004/2005, 2002/2003 |
| Spain - La Liga | 2nd Place | 2 | 2009/2010, 2008/2009 |
| Denmark - Super Liga | Winner | 1 | 2017/2018 |
| Holland - KNVB Beker | Winner | 1 | 2001/2002 |
| Holland - Super Cup | Winner | 1 | 2002/2003 |
| Holland - Super Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2004/2005 |
| Spain - Super Cup | Winner | 1 | 2008/2009 |
| World - Emirates Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2008 |
Transfers
Rafael van der Vaart Transfers
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04.08.18 | Midtjylland | Esbjerg | Free |
| 10.08.16 | Betis | Midtjylland | N/A |
| 01.07.15 | Hamburg | Betis | Free |
| 31.08.12 | Tottenham | Hamburg | 13M € |
| 01.09.10 | Real Madrid | Tottenham | 10M € |
| 01.08.08 | Hamburg | Real Madrid | 15M € |
| 01.08.05 | Ajax | Hamburg | 5.1M € |
Sidelined
Rafael van der Vaart Injuries
| Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstring | 25.09.15 | 20.10.15 |
| Sprained Ankle | 05.08.15 | 08.09.15 |
| Calf Muscle Strain | 31.01.12 | 16.02.12 |
| Hamstring | 28.08.11 | 15.09.11 |
| Calf Muscle Strain | 22.02.11 | 07.03.11 |
| Calf Muscle Strain | 07.02.11 | 10.02.11 |
| Hamstring | 29.11.10 | 24.12.10 |
| Ankle/Foot Injury | 24.11.10 | 27.11.10 |
| Hamstring | 03.11.10 | 09.11.10 |
| Calf Muscle Strain | 15.09.10 | 17.09.10 |
