Wesley Sneijder is a retired Dutch footballer who was regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world during his prime due to his exceptional playmaking ability.
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Wesley Sneijder had a claim to be the best player in the world in 2010, after being a key figure in Jose Mourinho’s treble-winning Inter Milan and scoring five crucial goals during the Netherlands’ run to the World Cup final that summer.
Following that incredible success, he also helped his national team defy the odds and reach the World Cup final in South Africa, where they fell short against the incredible Spain team in one of the most contentious finals in recent memory.
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Sneijder also won the Eredivisie, La Liga, and Super Lig with Ajax, Real Madrid, and Galatasaray, and was awarded the Silver Boot and Bronze Ball at the 2010 World Cup.
Sneijder was named UEFA midfielder of the season in 2010 and FIFA’s third best midfielder in the world. Goal.com named him the best player in the 2009-10 season.
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