Coordinates | 55°45′06″N37°37′04″N |
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playername | Andy van der Meyde |
fullname | Andy van der Meyde |
dateofbirth | September 30, 1979 |
cityofbirth | Arnhem |
countryofbirth | Netherlands |
height | |
position | Winger |
youthyears1 | |youthclubs1 Ajax |
years1 | 1997–2003 |clubs1 Ajax |caps1 90 |goals1 18 |
years2 | 1999–2000 |clubs2 → Twente (loan) |caps2 32 |goals2 2 |
years3 | 2003–2005 |clubs3 Internazionale |caps3 32 |goals3 1 |
years4 | 2005–2009 |clubs4 Everton |caps4 20 |goals4 0 |
years5 | 2010 |clubs5 PSV |caps5 1 |goals5 0 |
nationalyears1 | 2002–2004 |nationalteam1 Netherlands |nationalcaps1 18 |nationalgoals1 1 }} |
It would be in the 2001–02 season that van der Meyde established himself as starter at Ajax. After a turbulent first half to the season, Ronald Koeman was instated as head coach. Van der Meyde would become an integral part in the rebuilding of the team, and would make the number 7 position his own. The season ended in huge success for both player and club, as Ajax conquered the double, with van der Meyde netting five times in the league.
In 2002–03, van der Meyde became a key member of a young and successful team – one that included stars such as Ahmed Hossam Mido, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Rafael van der Vaart, Wesley Sneijder, Steven Pienaar and Cristian Chivu. The club's Champions League run would be the major highlight, as Ajax marched past the likes of Lyon, Rosenborg, Valencia, Arsenal and AS Roma, against whom van der Meyde scored an away goal (1–1), thanks to which Ajax advanced to the competition's second group stage. He netted a career-best total of 11 goals in the 2002–03 season.
In the summer of 2006, van der Meyde proved once again to be the centre of much speculation regarding his future, having failed to properly settle at Everton, making only 11 appearances in his first season thanks to a combination of injuries and rumours of alcoholism. He staunchly denied any such allegations and reaffirmed his commitment to Everton in June 2006, stating
"I want to stay, I am desperate to stay. I love it here. Everything suits my game. I'm happy in England and I want to show everyone that I can really play football. If I get the chance next season, I will do it."
Van der Meyde was admitted to hospital in the early hours of 7 August, with breathing problems. It was claimed that his drink had been spiked whilst in a bar in Liverpool. He was fined by Everton for breach of discipline. To further add to a miserable week, his house was burgled during Everton's friendly with Athletic de Bilbao five days later. His Ferrari, Mini Cooper, and dog were amongst the items stolen. The cars and pet dog were since found, although the Ferrari had its windscreen smashed. In March 2007, van der Meyde accused manager David Moyes of telling 'downright lies' in regard to his fitness. He apologised afterwards.
In July 2007, van der Meyde played a full 90 minutes in Coleraine, Northern Ireland. In arguably his most successful pre-season at the club, he went on to complete several friendly matches in an attempt to gain fitness ahead of the new Premier League campaign. However, van der Meyde further cast a doubt over his Everton future by failing to turn up for a scheduled training session. After a string of disciplinary problems, rumours (which proved to be inaccurate) grew that Moyes would opt to sell the player before the end of the transfer window.
On 18 August 2007, van der Meyde was suspended following a 'breach of club discipline', because he had failed to appear at training, being fined two weeks' wages, a total of £50,000. Following this, he did not make a first team appearance for over a year and was limited to just reserve team football.
On 10 June 2007, it emerged that several clubs were interested in signing van der Meyde including Red Bull Salzburg, but he chose to stay at Everton, citing being settled in the area and his daughter requiring medical attention from local hospitals.
On 7 December 2008, he returned to first-team football, playing five minutes for an injury-hit Everton side in a 3-2 home defeat to Aston Villa. The following month, he was brought on as a substitute in the FA Cup fourth round replay against Liverpool, assisting Dan Gosling's winning strike in the 118th minute. When van der Meyde's contract ended in the summer of 2009 he was released by Everton.
In the summer of 2004, van der Meyde helped Holland reach the semi-finals of Euro 2004, featuring in four matches in the build-up to the semifinals against Portugal, being however overlooked for that game. Since Euro 2004, when Marco van Basten took over as national team coach, he has not received a call-up to the Dutch national team due the emergence of younger players such as Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie and Rafael van der Vaart.
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