Netherlands / Holland home shirt 2004-2006 x Ruud van Nistelrooy #10 in Medium

Description Netherlands/Holland home shirt as worn in the international period 2004-2006 with Ruud van Nistelrooy Robben (number #10) on the back. The Netherlands national team period from 2004 to 2006 included strong tournament performances but also disappointment. At Euro 2004 in Portugal, coached by Dick Advocaat, the Netherlands reached the semi-finals after defeating Sweden on penalties and losing to Portugal. During qualification for the 2006 World Cup, results were mixed, and Advocaat left after failing to qualify directly. Marco van Basten then took over as head coach, and the Netherlands qualified for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. At the tournament, the team reached the round of 16 but were eliminated by Portugal in the highly physical match later known as the “Battle of Nuremberg.” Ruud van Nistelrooy is a former Dutch striker known for his movement in the penalty area and clinical finishing. He began his professional career at Den Bosch and Heerenveen before moving to PSV Eindhoven, where he became Eredivisie top scorer and won the league title. In 2001, he joined Manchester United, scoring consistently and winning the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup, while also becoming top scorer in the Champions League. Van Nistelrooy later played for Real Madrid, winning La Liga in 2007, and also had spells at Hamburg and Málaga. For the Netherlands, van Nistelrooy earned 70 caps and scored 35 goals between 1998 and 2011. He represented his country at Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup, playing a key role in attack during this period. He is remembered as one of the most prolific goal scorers in Dutch football history. Years: 2004-2006 Size: Medium, it’s a tight fit (width) Condition: Very good Brand: Nike Shop more vintage Dutch national football team items here.