Top 10 Dutchmen to ever play in the Premier League

These players have left their stamp on the Premier League
These players have left their stamp on the Premier League

#6 Arjen Robben

Robben was blistering in his 3-year spell at Chelsea
Robben was blistering in his 3-year spell at Chelsea

Known for his dribbling skills and crossing abilities, Arjen Robben has played as a left or right sided winger. His game is often termed as “he can beat defenders at the drop of a hat,” Robben played football for influential clubs- Groningen, PSV, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

Robben being a crucial player was injured during the 2004/05 season and had to sit out of Chelsea’s title run but kicked in 6 goals for Chelsea’s second consecutive Premier League Championship.

The Dutchman then signed for Real Madrid for 5 years and proved pivotal for many Real Madrid matches including winning LaLiga 2007. Moving to Bayern Munich, Robben scored his first hat trick in 2010. He was also nominated for Ballon d'Or award for 13 goals in 17 appearances.

Arjen at the most important time scored in the 89th minute to help Bayern lift the 2012 UEFA Champions League. He was announced as the man of the match by UEFA.

With speed and creativity, his gaming style can be contrived from the statement- “to stop him, you have to double him.” Awarded with Premier League player of the month, Kicker Man of the year and Dutch Sportsman of the year, Arjen is one of kind, a rare blend of exceptional potential and a killer mindset! The world will miss one hell of a footballer once the Dutchman retires.

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