Recruited by the Dutch national team in 1994 after a remarkable run of form, Patrick Kluivert's goalscoring record was only surpassed by Robin van Persie in 2013, making him one of the most prominent Dutch goalscorers of his era and leaving a mark on the world of soccer.
At club level, Kluivert's achievements have been equally impressive:
Ajax: Dutch First Division Champions (1994-95, 1995-96), Dutch Super Cup Champions (1994, 1995), UEFA Champions League Champions (1994-95), UEFA Super Cup Champions (1995), Toyota Cup Champions (1995) )
Barcelona: Champion of the Spanish First Division (1998-99)
PSV Eindhoven: Champion of the Dutch First Division (2006-07)
On the international stage, Kluivert was equally outstanding, tying for top scorer at Euro 2000, with a personal goal record of 40 goals that stood for almost a decade until May 1, 2004, when it was broken. He finished third at the 1998 FIFA World Cup and third at the 2000 UEFA European Football Championship.
These glories are just the tip of Patrick Kluivert's sparkling career. To delve into more of his stats and stories, stay tuned to this site for continuous updates.
