About
Rafael van der Vaart is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He was renowned for his technical ability, vision, and powerful shots from midfield. Van der Vaart played for several top clubs throughout his career. He also earned numerous caps for the Netherlands national team.
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Career Timeline
2000D$0.1M
Ajax Debut
Begins professional career with Ajax.
2003C▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Eredivisie Title
Wins Eredivisie title with Ajax.
2005B▲$1M+$0.5M
Joins Hamburger SV
Transfers to Hamburger SV.
2008A▲$3M+$2M
Moves to Real Madrid
Transfers to Real Madrid.
2010B▼$5M+$2M
Tottenham Hotspur
Joins Tottenham Hotspur.
2018C▼$20M+$15M
Retires From Football
Announces his retirement from professional football.
2026C$20M
Former Footballer
Remembered for skill but never reached top tier.
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Last updated: February 20, 2026